Coin of the Realm Orchestra Гроші країни оркестра

Bio:

.. Гроші Країни Оркестра (Coin of the Realm Orchestra) embodies the true spirit of traditional Ukrainian folk music. The band joined together in 2005 on the premise of keeping the music of the old culture alive. Zach Konowalchuk, classically trained violinist and great grandson of the relatively unknown violinist Vasyl Shalay, brings to life folk melodies transcribed from old recordings. It is suspected that his style is eerily reminiscent (although no one alive today can confirm this) of great grandpa Shalay, who was often summoned to play kolomyjkas at neighborhood zabavas. “Zahraj, Shalay!” they used to yell (so Baba said). Accompanied by orchestra archivist and principal kobza-ist in training David Konowalchuk, as well as whatever other various and sundry mendicant musicians happen to be readily on hand, Гроші Країни Оркестра indefatigably performs a conglomeration of kozachoks, kolomyjkas, waltzes, polkas, and the occasional oberek. They must be heard to be believed!

Due to numerous requests for an English tracklisting for our newest CD, Oh In The Field, Cossacks Are Writing - Coin of the Realm Orchestra:

1. Polka Kyrva
2. Expectations
3. Kozak
4. Hey, I'm a Good Looking Cossack
5. The Seductress
6. At The Wedding
7. Polka Lezginka
8. She's in Love With The Guy With The Dark Eyebrows
9. Bridesmaid's Kolomyjka
10. Encrusted Stones
11. Siyanka Kolomyjka ..

Member Since:

March 08, 2007

Members:

Zach Konowalchuk-Violin

David Konowalchuk-Vox Kobza

Evans Longshore-Bass

Gabriel Surley-Percussion

Vasyl Shalay-Auxiliary Percussion

Record Label:

Slimmak Records