Yo man, how’s your blackout?

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Gogol played through the Sao Paulo blackout on 10th November. Check out this press on the event.

  

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Hutz + Ronaldo

History has it Hutz went to same high school with Ukrainian soccer legend Shevchenko. Now chilling in same hood with Brasilian Ronaldo. Both countries with much poverty and violence where music and soccer strangely but equally take on rather socially therapeutic meaning.


 


GB on Programa do Jô

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Gogol Bordello appeared on Brazilian talk show Programa do Jô this week. Here’s a video of the interview, which also featured a short acoustic performance of Uma Menina by Eugene, Yuri and Sergey.

Enjoy!


PRESTER JOHN IN STORES NOW

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Tommy T’s solo album ‘The Prester John Sessions’ is now available to buy in stores! Described as an “aural travelogue that ranges freely through the music and culture of Ethiopia”, the album features fellow GB members Eugene Hutz and Pedro Erazo. You can pick it up at all the usual places or order online at the Easy Star Records store.

If you’re in Santa Monica, CA tomorrow, head down to Zanzibar (1301 5th Street) for an exclusive listening party. Club night Afro Funke is a mix of Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted Funk music from around the world. Playback of ‘The Prester John Sessions’ will start at 9pm and be accompanied by giveaways. Click here for more information.

Spread the word and show your support!


FANS IN ATHENS!

The venue has changed for the show on 17th December. GB will now play the FUZZ LIVE MUSIC CLUB .

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THE SHOW IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN


Eugene on WRAS

Tune into radio station WRAS on Friday 30th to hear Eugene speak for the SW Amnesty International Conference! You’ll be able to hear his interview around 5pm, but if you miss it or live outside the US, don’t worry: there will be a podcast version to download later. We’ll post details as soon as we have them…


ARGENTINA

Notice for Argentinean fans: the only CONFIRMED gig GB will play in Argentina is at Pepsi Music Festival, 8th November!


SHOWS IN BRAZIL / VENUE CHANGE FOR GUADALAJARA

VENUE CHANGE! The show in Guadalajara, MX on 18th November will now be held at THE FORO EXPO.

EXTRA GIGS! We’ll be hitting Rio and Sao Paulo next month. More info here.


TOMMY T ON ITUNES!

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Tommy T’s The Prester John Sessions album is now available exclusively at iTunes. Click here to order it there. If you like it, please rate it highly and post a review.

You can also pre-order the album through the Easy Star webstore, along with an exclusive tee shirt. If you pre-order, you will still be able to download the album shortly (within days) so you won’t have to wait to hear it. Plus, you will be entered into a contest with a chance to win a backstage hang with Tommy at an upcoming Gogol Bordello show (along with other prizes).