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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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   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
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members- House Concert Mountain View, California
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/ FE members at St. Josephs Hall Grass Valley, California
Nov 22 2009 9:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Amnesia San Francisco, California
Nov 24 2009 7:30P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Don Quixotes International Music Hall Felton, California
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/ Fe members at Moodys Bistro Truckee, California
Nov 28 2009 12:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Northstar at Tahoe Truckee, California
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Baxters Truckee, California
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Octagon at Beginnings Briceland, California
Dec 1 2009 6:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Muddys Hot Cup Arcata, California
Dec 3 2009 9:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Ashkenaz Berkeley, California
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Caspar Inn Caspar, California
Dec 5 2009 7:00P
Gerardo Balestrieri w/FE members at Village Homes Community Center Davis, California
Dec 24 2009 8:00P
LA County Holiday Celebration-Dorothy Chandler Pavillion Los Angeles, California
Jan 6 2010 8:00P
One Longfellow Square Portland, Maine
Jan 8 2010 7:00P
Drom New york, New York
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
BAM Cafe Brooklyn, New York
Jan 10 2010 6:00P
City Winery New York, New York
Jan 12 2010 8:00P
Istanbul Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jan 13 2010 8:00P
Pennsylvania Academyof Music Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Jan 14 2010 8:00P
The Lamb Abbey Montpelier, Vermont
Jan 15 2010 8:00P
Town Hall Theater Middlebury, Vermont
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
Amazing Things Art Center Framingham, Massachusetts
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
Carson Valley Arts Council Minden, Nevada
Jan 23 2010 12:00P
Northstar at Tahoe Truckee, California
Jan 23 2010 8:00P
Moodys Truckee, California
Feb 21 2010 9:00P
Amnesia SF San Francisco, California
Feb 22 2010 8:00P
SOHO with Vagabond Opera!!! Santa Barbara, California
Feb 26 2010 7:00P
Coaslesce Bookstore Morro Bay, California
Feb 27 2010 7:30P
Castoro Cellars Templeton, California
Mar 4 2010 8:00P
The Triple Door with 3 Leg Torso Seattle, Washington
Mar 13 2010 8:00P
Henry Strater Theater Durango, Colorado
Mar 18 2010 8:00P
SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 19 2010 8:00P
SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 21 2010 12:00P
Central Market Austin, Texas
Mar 23 2010 7:30P
McGonigels Mucky Duck Houston, Texas
Apr 9 2010 6:30P
DeYoung Museum San Francisco, California
Apr 10 2010 8:00P
Coconino Center for the Arts Flagstaff, Arizona
Apr 14 2010 8:00P
UA Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Apr 15 2010 8:00P
Eyedrum Atlanta, Georgia
Apr 25 2010 8:00P
End Southeast Tour Lafayette, Louisiana
Aug 7 2010 3:00P
Festival of Nations Red Lodge, Montana
Oct 1 2010 8:00P
Savoy Theatre Helsinki

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Fishtank Ensemble's Friends Comments
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Heather

Heather



Oct 5 2009 5:58 PM

I can't wait for tomorrow! I need to sublimate all this election energy into dance form!!
Olivier G. Fatton

Olivier G. Fatton



Oct 5 2009 5:57 PM

Hello
Super, il y a des Tziganes en Amérique !!
un petit bonjour de Suisse
Olivier
ARK

ARK



Oct 5 2009 5:57 PM

Coming home tomorrow! (read your mail!)... met Kocani Orkestra and Taraf de Haidouks amongst many other incredible incidences! Look forward to seeing you guys! X!
Haberdashery

Haberdashery



Oct 5 2009 5:57 PM

sorry we missed it! will catch you at the end of march!
Garyn

Garyn



Oct 5 2009 5:57 PM

fuck yeah! rock Europe, homies!!!
Elbow Patch

Mario Godoy



Oct 5 2009 5:55 PM

im definitely coming to see you guys in claremont!
Antonio

Antonio



Oct 5 2009 5:55 PM

YOU FOLKS ARE GREAT....REAL TASTEFULL MUSIC...THANKS FOR THE ADD..=)
Priscilla

Priscilla



Oct 5 2009 5:54 PM

Hey Fishtank fans, want to go to the bordello bar (l.a.) show with me tomorrow night? I'll buy your ticket. I'll be coming from San Diego but you could meet me there. Myspace message me if you're interested. :o)
God Village

God Village



Oct 5 2009 5:53 PM

Great show at Bordello last night! Look forward to seeing you again when you're back in town.
~MaRiRoSeS~

~MaRiRoSeS~



Oct 5 2009 5:53 PM

Come to Chico! Pretty Pretty PLEASE!!!
Antonio

Antonio



Oct 5 2009 5:53 PM

GOT THE CD...TODAY...YAAAA! EVEN MY MOMSY IS SHAKING IT UP....THANKS.....
Erik

Erik



Oct 5 2009 5:52 PM

I'll definitely see you guys in Los Angeles.
Faith

Faith



Oct 5 2009 5:51 PM

hey this is faith and maddi,from tha grass valley worldfest!we went to like alomst all your shows,with tha bandanas we love you guys!!!send back :)
Red Bicycle Bistro & Sushi

Red Bicycle Bistro  Sushi



Oct 5 2009 5:50 PM

I just wanted to reach out and thank you all for making the trip out to Vashon Island - I hope your visit was worthwhile and fun for you as well.  I had several friends comment on the show - they loved it and had a great time listening.  Thanks again for making the Red Bike a stop on your busy tour.  Much respect.  ~pete~
Erik

Erik



Oct 5 2009 5:49 PM

Can't wait to see you folks tonight.
Axe and Fiddle

Axe and Fiddle



Oct 5 2009 5:48 PM

looking forward to seeing you this saturday, August 15 at the JUG R NOT in Cottage Grove!!! tell all your friends, it's gonna be fun!


heart song

heart song



Oct 5 2009 5:48 PM

Fishtank Ensemble You played beautifully at the Claremont Folk Music Center!

It was truly one of my most unique musical experiences ever!!

Keep giving the world your wonderful talent & the world continue to give you its ear!!

_cynthia
Jason’s Caravan

Jason’s Caravan



Oct 5 2009 5:48 PM

You performed great, as usual, last night. We had a good time, and will be back at the next Portland show. J.C. & A.J.
HeartBreaker: Lacie Marie

Lacie Marie



Oct 5 2009 5:47 PM

I love you guys! Thank you for creating beautiful music. I hope you'll come back to El Rey Theatre in the near future.
Washer

Washer



Oct 5 2009 5:44 PM

Great to see you play in Del Norte, we really enjoyed the show. Hope to see you again soon...
Laurel

Laurel Murray



Oct 5 2009 5:43 PM

Thank you so much for the add! I am so in love with your musical masterpieces that you provide for all of us! Mindblowing! Thank you!!!
Lady Lagomorph

Lady Lagomorph



Oct 5 2009 5:43 PM

Hello Fishtank Ensemble!  You gained a new fan on Thursday night in Athens...  what a pleasant surprise you were :)  Picked up your cd and have been enjoying it quite a lot.  The encore with Luminescent was one of the best performances I've ever seen. You're beautiful!

Thank you for an amazing evening.  

10,000 kisses,

Kelly
Mr. Thanatoginous

Mr. Thanatoginous



Oct 5 2009 5:42 PM

I saw you guys in Reno. Amazing.
Nansula

Nansula



Sep 21 2009 3:50 PM

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Sep 21 2009 3:50 PM



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