Come Out of the Closet!
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We're all disco dancers - don't deny it! But if you aren't too keen on the disco music of the 70's (let's face it, it can be a little scary), you can dance along with the Red Elvises instead.I had the good fortune to catch their show in December in Seattle with my brother. What a great time it was! They really put on a fun, high-energy show. The crowd was really into it. As is my way, I made sure to have a spot right in front. Between acts, however, when I dashed off to take a quick break, a guy tried to squeeze into the front. My brother defended my place, and he said something to the effect of, "I need to be in front, I am from Russia!" He was very funny, and liked having his picture taken ~
There were a couple of guys next to me in front, and for a moment I thought I was going to relive an Ozomatli moment when one of them asked me before the show "Have you ever seen these guys?!!!" But he didn't have short term memory loss and ask me again, but he and his friend were too busy drinking beer for that to happen. His friend looked pretty out of it even before the Red Elvises started playing - but what amazed me the most is that despite the quanity of beer they drank, neither had to leave the front to use the bathroom... Bladders of steel, or...? Anyhow - here's superfan man and the hands of his friend, gripping the monitor for support ~
Amusing, yes - but really the stars of the show were...the stars!Igor Yuzov, on guitar and most vocals - looks a bit like Elvis, and what a wonderful accent! Great suit, too!
Oleg Bernov, on bass balalaika (yes, it's a huge red triangle), and vocals. Always a big smile on his face, and check out those shiny shoes! Kind of a ham, too...
And then there's Elena Shemankova...wowza! A fiery redhead on keyboards and accordian...and wearing a wild tiger stripe dress. She was something else!
I love their music - a crazy mix of surf, rockabilly, and eastern European tunes. But then, everything I listen to these days has the Eastern Bloc feel...If they visit your town - DO NOT MISS THEM!!!
There were a couple of guys next to me in front, and for a moment I thought I was going to relive an Ozomatli moment when one of them asked me before the show "Have you ever seen these guys?!!!" But he didn't have short term memory loss and ask me again, but he and his friend were too busy drinking beer for that to happen. His friend looked pretty out of it even before the Red Elvises started playing - but what amazed me the most is that despite the quanity of beer they drank, neither had to leave the front to use the bathroom... Bladders of steel, or...? Anyhow - here's superfan man and the hands of his friend, gripping the monitor for support ~Amusing, yes - but really the stars of the show were...the stars!Igor Yuzov, on guitar and most vocals - looks a bit like Elvis, and what a wonderful accent! Great suit, too!Oleg Bernov, on bass balalaika (yes, it's a huge red triangle), and vocals. Always a big smile on his face, and check out those shiny shoes! Kind of a ham, too...And then there's Elena Shemankova...wowza! A fiery redhead on keyboards and accordian...and wearing a wild tiger stripe dress. She was something else!I love their music - a crazy mix of surf, rockabilly, and eastern European tunes. But then, everything I listen to these days has the Eastern Bloc feel...If they visit your town - DO NOT MISS THEM!!!
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