Vagabond Opera and Fishtank Ensemble

Vagabond Opera -- based in the Pacific Northwest, yet encompassing the world -- delivers passionate offerings of Bohemian vaudvillany.The ensemble delivers an eclectic mix of original and traditional compositions, unified by an old-world mood. Gut-bucket swing, tangos, Paris hot jazz, Ukranian folk-punk ballads, Arabic bellydance, Klezmer, Operatic Arias and vigorous originals mingle with Absurdist, Bohemian Cabaret style, all played with skill, exuberance and a gritty vagabond edge. The band's lineup includes trained operatic tenor and soprano, accordion, saxophones, cello, acoustic bass, drums! Every show is a cabaret of rich musical phrasing, sparkling lyrics and indomitable stage presence.

Fishtank Ensemble is a band that offers a unique blend of Gypsy, Balkan, Flamenco, Klezmer and original tunes. The arrangements are always surprising and include instruments from many countries such as violin, accordion, flamenco and gypsy jazz guitar, shamisen, bass, saw and voice. From the smoky cafes of Bucharest to the Gypsy caravans of yesterday, Fishtank Ensemble evokes the spirit of a past age with the sounds of tomorrow.