Did anyone do anything with the press release for this show? Truth is, I'm tired as hell of writing about bands, especially for no pay, no offense to anyone; hell, I'm even missing shows by fave local bands, I'm so burnt out: like, the Tranzmitors and Night Court were the opening acts for the Clorox Girls tonight, and *I was not there*.
But if you're looking for something SUPER FUN to do this weekend, here's the press release for the Balkan Shmalkan Shfestival (I somehow would prefer that as Shmestival but it makes no sense). I might even catch some of this myself! Note that the first night, Like Whatever, who we much enjoyed opening for the Young Fresh Fellows, are playing... I haven't caught anyone else on the bill, I don't think!
Here is a clip from a recent Balkan Shmalkan show! (Does the choral vocal remind anyone else, weirdly, of spaghetti westerns?).
Commence press release...
East Vancouver - Balkan Shmalkan has been a fan favourite in the traditional, punk, and funk music scenes for over ten years, and while Vancouver gears up to host the world this summer, SHFESTIVAL is here to prove that the beautiful game isn't the only thing worth showing up for. This 3-day event offers something for everyone, and in the spirit of the band's new album title, ensures there is "No Trumpet Left Behind".
June 12 Funk and Punk Night, Sub in your cleats for dancing shoes. A raucous party with notorious funky punk acts Shakter, Babyface Brass, Mooshy Face, Like Whatever, and an unhinged set of tuba bangers by Balkan Shmalkan.
Grandview Legion, 2205 Commercial Drive, 7pm–midnight, $30 for the night or $50 weekend pass.
June 13 Balkan Night, A different kind of beautiful game. Featuring local dancer legends Nada and Mihajlo from Gradina Dancers, virtuoso Balalaika player Denys Kinchev, Sindikat Sina Roza (Seattle), Bučan Bučan (Victoria), and a feisty set of Balkan Shmalkan's traditional repertoire. Grandview Legion, 2205 Commercial Drive, 7:00PM–midnight, $30 for the night or $50 weekend pass.
June 14 Daytime Park Hang, The cooldown lap. Come bask in the afterglow, nurse headaches, and toss around ideas for next year. Trout Lake, North End Dock, 3360 Victoria Drive, 1:00 - 3:00PM, FREE.
Tickets: simpletix.com/e/shfestival-tickets-268075
Performer Information
Balkan Shmalkan’s funky brass dance beats are rooted in the aural traditions of the Roma and Klezmorim of Eastern Europe and blended with a mixture of pop, funk, and jazz. They are a spectacle unlike any other; a colourful, vibrant and celebrative group that sings in 5 languages including Serbian, Romani, and Italian. https://shmalkan.bandcamp.com
Babyface Brass is a Vancouver-based street jazz and party band known for high-energy busking, blending jazz, New Orleans second line, funk, and hip-hop. Active for over 14 years, the ensemble features horns, drums, and tap dancers ("From the Soul"). https://babyfacebrass.com
Mooshy Face is a punk band from Vancouver, Canada. Focusing on being mooshy, alcohol, aliens, and alcohol, Mooshy Face strives to be one of the bands singing about these things. The three-piece band, encourages their friends and fans to come together and be frans instead. https://mooshyface.bandcamp.com
Like Whatever brings a crushing and infectious pop-punk/rock experience with saxophone inspired by The Cure, Wet Leg, Prince, David Bowie, Paramore, and Avril Lavigne. Like Whatever creates and produces all of its own video content, having released their first single and bombastic original music video ‘Hater Blockers’ during Summer 2024. https://www.likewhateverband.com/
Shakter - Premiere performance of Live PA "dance party, dance party, dance party... sorta cerebral." https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568983553197
Denys Kinchev is a Ukrainian virtuoso balalaika artist, composer, and arranger known for modernizing the instrument by blending folk, classical, and jazz. His "Balalaika Acoustic Show" uses advanced techniques like tapping, slapping, and finger-style to create a unique, energetic sound. https://denyskinchev.com
Bučan Bučan (Victoria, BC) combines traditional Eastern European Balkan Brass songs with a high-energy dance party. They find their sound from Romania, Serbia, Romani, Turkey, old Macedonia and surrounding areas. With a cadre of brass instruments, clarinet and violin, they add bass and drums to create a modern old-world sound. https://bucanbucan.com
Balkan Traditional Dance Lesson with Nada & Mihajlo from Gradina Dance Club. Nada and Mihajlo are core members of the Gradina Serbian/Balkan dance group in Vancouver. Mihajlo, from Ruski Krstur, is recognized as an expert of Serbian and Balkan folk dances. He has toured and performed throughout Europe and is always excited to share the magic of this captivating dance form with newcomers.
Sindikat Sina Roza is Seattle’s only dedicated Balkan brass band, founded in 2024 to bring high-energy, participatory folk music to the Pacific Northwest. The band plays raucous, soulful, and dance-focused music inspired by Balkan Romani traditions, with a commitment to anti-fascist, anti-capitalist values and cultural respect. https://sinarozabrass.band/home
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