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Fishtank Ensemble
Folk / Flamenco / Swing

Cross-Pollinated Gypsy Music for your Enjoyment



Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/10/2009
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   Fishtank Ensemble: General Info
Member Since8/8/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.fishtankensemble.com/
Band MembersFabrice Martinez ( Gypsy Violin and Violintromba): Fabrice is a gifted fiddler who traveled Europe in a mule-drawn caravan collecting and playing folk music with the group Croque Mule for ten years. Originally from France before living in the caravan, he has lived in Italy, Hungary, Romania and now the United States, collecting and mastering music from each region.

Ursula Knudson (Musical Saw, Opera Scat, Jazz and Lautari vocals,Percussion, Banjolele and Violin): Back in the States after having lived in Italy for the past two years, where she sang opera on the streets and in the town squares.. Self-taught on the saw, she won 2nd place in the 2004 International Saw Festival. She sings beautifully in Romanian, Romanes, Rom, (yes, three different languages!)French,Italian, Serbian, Japanese, and sometimes even in English, her native tongue.

Douglas Smolens (Flamenco and gypsy jazz Guitar): Doug is an accomplished Flamenco and gyspy jazz guitarist performing as "El Douje" with a recently released Flamenco fusion CD entitled Worlds Collide that is available here. In addition to Fishtank Ensemble and his solo flamenco guitar work, doug performs as half of the comedy pop/rock duo foxycock!

Djordje Stijepovic (Slap Bass to bring the house down): was a member of leading world music bands in Serbia like Shira Utfila (Sephardic), Kal (Balkan gypsy) and Marsya (Balkan). He finished classical music conservatory and department for jazz arrangement and bass. Djordje performs solo (world music/jazz), provides his signature slap for rockabilly band Atomic Sunset, Deke Dickerson, Slim Jim Phantom (from Stray Cats), Lemmy (from Motorhead) etc and plays with other bluegrass, cajun, jazz, blues and other type of bands.

InfluencesGypsy wedding music, Django Reinhardt, Mozart, Taraf De Haidouks, Kurt Weil, Paco de Lucia, the Rosenberg Family, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Camaron de la Isla, Ennio Morricone, Nappy Cash, Farmers Market, Raymond Scott, Dead Kennedy's, Astor Piazzola, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Opa Opa, Birelli Legren, Gerardo Nuñez, Tom Waits, Sam Cooke, Kocani Orkestar, Gogol Bordello, Huun-Huur-Tu, Yuri Yunakov, Balkan & Eastern European Gypsy music, Warsaw Village Band,
Sounds LikeNo one
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 7 2009 9:00P
Bordello Bar Los ANgeles, California
Jul 14 2009 8:00P
Steamplant Theater Salida, Colorado
Jul 15 2009 8:00P
Dan Fairchild House Concert Boulder, Colorado
Jul 16 2009 6:00P
Pickin in the Park Ridgeway, Colorado
Jul 18 2009 1:00P
Worldfest at Nevada County Fairgrounds Grass Valley, California
Jul 19 2009 10:00A
Worldfest CA Grass Valley, California
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
Bluwsix Acoustic Room (SF Songbird Festival) San Francisco, California
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Grand Performances at the California Plaza Los Angeles, California
Aug 1 2009 7:30P
Claremont Folk Music Center Claremont, California
Aug 5 2009 12:00P
Anacortes Brown Bag Lunch Concert Anacortes, Washington
Aug 6 2009 9:00P
Eastside Tavern Olympia, Washington
Aug 7 2009 7:30P
Anacortes Arts Festuval Anacortes, Washington
Aug 8 2009 9:00P
Red Bicycle Bistro Vashon, Washington
Aug 11 2009 8:00P
Upstage Restauramt Port Townsend, Washington
Aug 12 2009 8:00P
Columbia City Theater Seattle, Washington
Aug 13 2009 7:30P
Paschal Winery Talent, Oregon
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
Wonder Ballroom Portland, Oregon
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
Cozmic Pizza Eugene, Oregon
Aug 19 2009 8:00P
Cedar Center Arnold, CA, California
Aug 20 2009 8:00P
Studio on 4th Reno, Nevada
Aug 21 2009 2:00P
Davis Art Center Fishtank Ensemble Workshops Davis, California
Aug 22 2009 12:00P
Davis Art Center Fishtank Ensemble Workshops Davis, California
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Sutter Creek Theater Sutter CREEK, California
Aug 23 2009 12:00P
Davis Art Center Fishtank Ensemble Workshops Davis, California
Aug 23 2009 7:00P
Davis Art Center Workshop Concert Davis, California
Aug 27 2009 8:00P
Big Sur Spirit Garden Big Sur, Arkansas
Aug 28 2009 8:00P
Red Poppy Art House San Francisco, California
Aug 29 2009 12:00P
Bodega Art Seafood and Wine Festival Bodega, California
Aug 30 2009 8:00P
Aimee Montroy House Concert Woodacre, California

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Fishtank Ensemble's Friends Comments
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Blue Woman





Jun 21 2009 7:23 PM

Hey, fabulous music, I just wanted to let you know I won first place using your music at a competition this weekend, Youkali. The most beautiful song, the most beautiful rendition! Thankyou!
Loan Music





Jun 12 2009 4:41 AM

Hola
LA COOPERATIVA DE LA MUSICA ,os quiere felicitar y alludar en lo que este en nuestra mano para QUE esto que llamamos musica funcione un poco mejor.
Necesitamos de vuestra colaboracion .
Aqui nos teneis para lo que os podamos alludar.
Un abrazo.
LA COOPERATIVA DE LA MUSICA
LOAN MUSIC.
armstrong





Jun 12 2009 4:41 AM

Absolutely love your sound. Thanks for being pals here at this myspace junction!
Dolomites





May 27 2009 12:17 AM

Multo Arigatos for the cyber friendship. Capposela is lyrical madman as well as many other things!
Enjoy your sounds. hope One of these days we shall cross paths.
all the best from Tokyo!
Vignatis





May 15 2009 11:15 PM

Hey Fab!
I m sure you can relate to the GYPSYBILLY sound.
Peace.
The Vignatis

Acme Swing Mfg. Co.





May 6 2009 8:26 PM

Hi Guys! Hope you're having a swell week!
Terena the Publishing Queen





Apr 27 2009 5:42 AM

so true! sending the vibe back to you.
Phoebe Vernier "La Fibi"





Apr 27 2009 5:41 AM

you guys rocked the house in laguna! such great fierce energy. thanks so much... phoebe
Elbow Patch





Apr 26 2009 1:44 AM

What an incredible musical experience at the el rey. i can't wait to see you guys again. thanks for the CD.
Pablo Mitilineos





Mar 13 2009 3:30 PM

hola!!!gracias por add, es un honor.
muy bella su musica!!saludos desde Argentina
Pablo
SHIRIN





Mar 9 2009 4:10 AM

Thanks for the add :)
I love your music !!!
Isabelle Oliver Photography (σχίστε ματ)





Mar 9 2009 12:42 AM

see you at the Bordello ~
marie-etelka





Mar 3 2009 6:51 PM

ooh, it's realy highest time to show you some love..
i love your music !
greetings from holland
Jeff Ksiazek





Oct 30 2008 11:13 PM

Thanks for the add--love your sound!



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Tyler Shields





Oct 28 2008 9:42 PM

Hello!
CHICAGO RED





Oct 29 2008 6:55 AM

thank you for your music...
CR
Round Whirled Records





Oct 27 2008 6:34 PM

Rock on
katydid..





Oct 21 2008 5:41 AM

Oh my god, you're coming up to Arcata?? To play at Muddys Hot Cup?? Which is literally about 5 minutes from where I live???

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
:)!
Treefingers





Oct 22 2008 12:47 AM

Thanks for a great performance last night.
Unknow & Free





Oct 22 2008 8:58 PM

Merci pour la MusiK
Viva la musica ;-)
a bientot ici ou ailleurs
LOVE
stack O’ Sides Stymee’s 78rpm Junk Shop Score





Oct 19 2008 1:34 AM

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D@niel G@rrison. Veni, vidi, vici





Oct 19 2008 3:44 PM

When will be the next time you guys play at the Mandolin Cafe in Tacoma WA again. I really like to see you guys play again and show my friends.
Thanks
Gorey Gibbler





Oct 16 2008 11:46 PM

You guys are playing at Dizzy's next week? I'll definitely be there!
Sir DiscoHitler





Oct 15 2008 1:12 PM

God dag.
Have you ever considered playing "Quattro Vestiti" sung by Milva (written by Il maestro, Ennio Morricone)? I hear Fishtank in that track ..yes, I do.
24000 baci, Sir Disco.
CHOW NASTY





Oct 7 2008 6:55 PM

Hey hey! Thank you for reaching out! Good stuff. Keep up the good work and please come check us out when we're in LA> TAKE CARE.
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