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• Gogol Bordello is a gypsy punk band led by Ukrainian vocalist Eugene Hutz. The multi-ethnic band incorporates a disparate mix of genres, including cabaret and punk, all saturated in moody melodies and a comedic edge. The group is also known for its unique stage presence and engaging live showmanship.

• Fast Facts

  1. Years Active: 1999 – Present
  2. Origin: New York City, New York
  3. Record Labels: Rubric Records, SideOneDummy Records
  4. Band name refers to eccentric Ukrainian author Nikolai Gogol
  5. Released their first album [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voi-La_Intruder Voi-La Intruder] in 1999
  6. The band appears in Filth and Wisdom, a short film directed by Madonna, in which lead singer Hütz portrays the main character
  7. Performed at musical events such as Coachella, Bumbershoot, and Bonnaroo
  8. [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gogol_Bordello#Discography Discography]

• History

  Gogol Bordello frontman Hütz was born in the Ukraine near Chernobyl, and spent much of his childhood in European refugee camps after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster forced him and his family to flee. After emigrating to the US in 1990, he moved from Vermont to New York City and formed the band with Sergey Ryabtsev (fiddle), Oren Kaplan (guitar), Yuri Lemeshev (accordion), and Eliot Ferguson (drums). The band has endured minor lineup changes and recorded four full-length albums, which have been critically acclaimed.

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