Austinist Artist Profile: GOGOL BORDELLO

Back when we lived up in Nueva York, we kept hearing about these crazy “Gypsy-Punk” assholes who appeared out of nowhere, presumably from the general vicinity of The Ukraine. Their shows were rumored to be complete sweat-fests of insane, mobish crowds that moved to the circus-like music with a singular, beast-like quality. Their singer, reputed to have some Brian Jones sort of charm over the masses, moved from song to song in a live show, as if possessed. Today, we now know that this band is all about the experience. The intense, intense experience of music and... heat by rabid movement. Some call it “Gypsy Punk”, some call it “Slovic Stomp”. We call it fucking crazy, and a must see. Like, Cirque du Soleil on absinthe, barbiturates, and a thick smile. But if you do plan to go to their showcase, you better show up early, even if you have a badge. Shit will be NUTS.

From:
NY, NY

Downloads:
[Gogol Bordello - "Start Wearing Purple"]
[Gogol Bordello - "Madagascar-Roumania (Tu jesty fata)"]

Links:
[Myspace]
[Official Website]
[SXSW Artist Page]

Showcase Information:
March 16th , 12:45am , Emo’s Main Room

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* Image from www.gogolbordello.com

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[1] |

They will be playing the Absolute Debauchery party at the red bull house wed mar 15th. Do people know of any other non-wristband perfromance by them?

Reply | March 9, 2006 1:40 PM

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Don't --- I repeat DO NOT --- miss this band! I'm still hyped up on adrenaline from last year's SXSW GB experience!

Reply | March 9, 2006 2:15 PM

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