Gogol Bordello
Going to a Gogol Bordello concert is like going to a old-time Russian wedding way out of control! Imagine for a moment the 12 gallons of vodka have been dranked(its a word look it up) and the party is out of control. But the band is so great that even the sticks in the mud are ripping their cloths off and having an insanely good time. The instant the accordion (yes, accordion) and electric violin kick in, you know you’re not in Kansas anymore. Feel free to click your heels 3 times and start tearing down the house. When you go home tonight, “stick a fork in ya,” cause you are done. To call Gogol Bordello Gypsy Punk is accurate.I think they could have gone with ... well... um...cultural party punk. They definitely do not fall into any genre I have ever seen. I am guessing the closest band resembling Gogol Bordello would have been the Ramones. Provided Joey and family were from the deep woods of Russia in the 20s, and had electric instruments. Eugene Lutz is the lead singer and front man for Gogol Bordello. As you can see from the photos, he has maybe 6oz of fat on his entire body and makes the energizer bunny look like a rabbit in a coma. (better analogy next time). Eugene Lutz reminds me of the A.D.D. kid that tries two red bulls for the very first time. The passion that every band member puts into the mix is extraordinary. Sergey is Gogol’s violinist from eastern Russia while Yuri is from way, way east Russia, and Pedro Erazo is from Ecuador. Oren is from Tel Aviv. Elizabeth Chi-Wei Sun is from Scotland. Pamela is from Vermont. Tommy is from Ethiopia. Elliot is from Florida. This mix is part of what makes Gogol Bordello so brilliant. Personal Note: There is a deep rooted love I have when I see a band that not only defies the norm, but shows its talent in such a diverse and powerful way. Gogol Bordello is one of those bands, that unlike many other shows, you remember vividly, as if it’s part of your ancestry.You can get to Gogol Bordello’s web site thru the-idiot.com and their closest concert is Richmond, VA on OCT 28th at the National.
