Bulgarika Balkan Band
When:
Sat, March 3, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Where:
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo
Berkeley, CA
Lat/Lon: 37.8802, -122.296
What:
The music of Bulgaria, a country long considered a cultural crossroad, is known for hauntingly expressive melodies, irregular rhythms, and fiery dance tempos. Now some of the country's finest musicians have formed Bulgarika (things Bulgarian).
Gadulka virtuoso Nikolay Kolev, internationally renowned singer Donka Koleva, and accordionist extraordinaire Ivan Milev together provide an evening of high-energy, musical acrobatics that will have you dancing in your seat.
For their California tour they are joined by Bill Lanphier (bass), Dan Auvil (tupan), and Bryan Bowman (drum kit on select shows).
Concert starts at 9pm and is preceded by a Balkan dance lesson with Tanya Kostova at 8pm. Tickets are $15, $10 for students.