Nick Urata Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Theremin, Trumpet
Tom Hagerman Violin, Accordian, Piano
Jeanie Schroder Sousaphone, Acoustic Bass, Vocals
Shawn King Drums, Percussion, Trumpet
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DeVotchKa is a four piece multi-instrumental and vocal ensemble that fuses Romani, Greek, Slavic and Bolero music with American punk and folk roots. The quartet is made up of Nick Urata, who sings and plays theremin, guitar, bouzouki, piano, and trumpet; Tom Hagerman, who plays violin, accordion, and piano; Jeanie Schroder, who sings and plays sousaphone and double bass; and Shawn King, who plays percussion and trumpet.
Numerous nationwide tours in support of self released records earned the band an underground following. Their song “How It Ends” was featured on the trailer for the film “Everything Is Illuminated”, introducing the band to a widening audience. Their performance at the 2006 Bonnaroo music festival was considered a breakout event. In between tours, the band was picked by first time film directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris to score “Little Miss Sunshine”, a 2006 film that would go on to garner four Academy Award nominations. DeVotchKa composed and performed the majority of the music for the film’s soundtrack and were nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack. DeVotchKa’s latest studio album, “A Mad & Faithful Telling”, was released on March 18, 2008. DeVotchKa is currently doing a worldwide tour in support of the album’s release.
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You guys have been to Reno, NV (making people smile real big with your music) and so have Gogol Bordello, but not at the same time. Just imagine how much fun you all could have in the biggest little city in the world! Just think about it.
I'm so disappointed. I have been patiently waiting over a year to see another show and you haven't even come close to playing anywhere near Georgia. Athens is a great music town. Please, please, please come someday. I'm seriously considering driving to Baltimore to see this show.
SERIOUSLY? While I am living in Romania you guys decide you need to tour with Gogol Bordello?! Well, I don't know if I can be friends with you anymore...who am I kidding? I will always love you.
Hi! I've watched the movie Fling - lie to me and then I knew DeVotchka and some songs by Nick Urata and I loved them! I'd like to know if the song All is Forgotten has already been released or when it will be. Thanks!
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