Bulgarian-born virtuoso accordionist Milen Slavov, of Portland Oregon, joins forces with the 14-piece gypsy brass band the Krebsic Orkestar, also located in Portland, to create the "Balkan Fusion Project" - an evening of energetic, danceable, and wild gypsy-inspired music with a twist. The show features original compositions by Milen and classic Old World gypsy songs arranged in a way that keeps up with the musical times of today. Expect odd-meters, fast and virtuosic melody lines, a powerful rhythm section made up of drums and low brass, and an infectious, emotionally moving repertoire of...Balkan Fusion. The show also features the acclaimed Bulgarian folk singer Zhivka Papancheva, and bellydancer Severina.
The show will debut at the Doug Fir Lounge (830 E. Burnside, Portland, OR) on April 10, 2008. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door (available at www.ticketswest.com ). 21+
Booking: To book the "Balkan Fusion Project" show, contact Alex Krebs at arkrebs@yahoo.com or call (503)771-7470.
Recent audio recordings of the Balkan Fusion Project performing live on KMHD (89.1fm) Sat., March 1st:
From the Balkans
Gypsy Theme in Gm
Severnyashko Jazz
Ajde Jano
Caje Sukarije
Tremolo Romance
Dance in 7/16
Video recordings of us rehearsing:
Video of the Balkan Fusion project rehearsing "Gypsy Theme in Gm"
Video of the BFP rehearsing "Dance in 7/16"
Video of the BFP rehearsing "Djelem Djelem"
Video of the BFP rehearsing "Mesecina"
Video of the BFP rehearsing "Mesecina"
Podcast: Description of the Balkan Fusion Project:
Click here for the Balkan Fusion Project stageplot
Click here for the Balkan Fusion Project promo flyer
Click here for the Balkan Fusion Project promo flyer 2
Click here for the Balkan Fusion Project promo flyer 3
© 2006 Alex Krebs arkrebs@yahoo.com
