“Stern has found an exuberant and satisfying place where operatic vocal technique and popular idioms intersect… while also exposing unlikely audiences to the visceral pleasures of a Bel Canto voice.” (the NY Press)
Eric Stern is the Northwest's own premiere operatic tenor, accordionist, pianist, composer and consummate showman, an unparalleled devo with incendiary stage presence and devilish virtuosity. Trained in Europe he has performed there and in the U.S. and Canada garnering critical acclaim for his musicianship and his stunningly imaginative songwriting.
In Portland Oregon he leads Vagabond Opera, a Balkan Arabic Klezmer-based, original absurdist cabaret ensemble. Eric Stern composes, arranges, fronts, and is the lyricist for the band. He is also the co-founder, accordionist, and singer of Hazz Hazz Hulu an Arabic and Turkish ensemble. Eric Stern has appeared on NPR and in New York City, Paris, Seattle, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Portland, and Santa Fe.
Most recently Eric Stern has played throughout the Northwest at the Oregon Country Fair, Tractor Tavern, The Willamette Valley Folk Festival,The Fez, Sam Bond's Garage, McMenamin's Summer Concert Series, Dante's, Rose Garden Amphitheater, MusicFest Northwest and opening for Al Franken at the Oregon Democratic Fundraiser. He appears on the Decemberist's latest album and performs as a solo act or with the Eric Stern Trio.
Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
For more information and video go to my Myspace Profile or:
Oh Eric, I was wondering about you?...I would LOVE to hang out this week although I am very busy with the finishing touches of Bogville....I shall come over for teatime....send me your email again please....meep
Please check out our new comedic “vampire bankers” music video. The guy who directed this also directed Madonna’s first music vid. We think it’s pretty funny. It’s available as a free mp3 download on http://www.ukejackson.com
Thanks for being our friend! Uke Jackson and the NY Ukulele Ensemble
I would have to teach myself how to play one of either instruments with my feet....which would be an interesting ordeal in itself! ;) Harp sounds really lovely with someone playing accordion along with it. I have had the joyful experience of playing my harp alongside an excellent accordion player. Thanks for the tip on your show! I usually make it for vagabondopera. I make my dj friend play my favorite vagabond songs on the radio sometimes. Ravella the river boat queen... ~Eve
I'm trying to teach myself accordion, it's a lot of fun. Especially since I usually play a harp. So different, though I've always loved the accordion. You're work is excellent, wish I could see you live. ~Evening
Holy crap! That's awesome. I loved Penn & Teller when I was a kid. If anything, it gives you an amusing hobby that you can eventually pass on to your son.
