Gogol Bordello: East European gypsy-punk-rock from New York
Eugene Hütz, an immigrant from the Ukraine, founded his band Gogol Bordello in 1999. According to Pitchfork, he created “one of America's most chaotically enthralling live acts.” Their show full of energy mesmerized Pohoda festival-goers in 2006, too. Those who didn’t see them back then will have a second chance on July 7th 2016 during Thursday's opening party.
10. December 2015
The band made up of several immigrants from Eastern Europe mix folk motifs and instruments (fiddle and accordion) with punk melodies and rhythms that are underscored by drums and electric guitars. They rose to fame mainly thanks to their mesmerizing shows with features of cabaret and thanks to their frontman's eccentric performance. According to New York Times, “Their sound is raucous, sweaty, tuneful and recklessly vibrant, like the punk and Gypsy music that inspired them.”
The lyrics feature mainly social themes, anti economic globalization ideas and describe lives of immigrants. Hütz celebrates our differences that create a colorful whole. On no account should they divide us. “If you have true human spirit, you can't fit into any genre, nationality or culture.” But don't expect any serious topics on stage. Our Production Manager, Mišo Sládek, saw their live performance at Pohoda back in 2006 as a festival-goer and sums the show up as follows: “It was the most brutal dancing party I've ever experienced at Pohoda. It was like an hour-long training with a cruel crossfit trainer...” You've got six months left to get in shape.