Russian trio Flying Balalaika Brothers represent russian folk, crossover to bluegrass and many other international acoustic styles.
Originally formed in Los Angeles as a street band Flying Balalaika Brothers had a pretty large history of performers from Limpopo, Red Elvises, Kalinka and many other guest russian players. Now based in Austin, Flying Balalaika Brothers has been featured on KUT (Austin) radio and working on national notoriety.
Flying Balalaika Brothers current lineup:
Zhenya Kolykhanov prima balalaika, main vocals, Aleksander Kouznetzov bass balalaika, vocals Segrei Vashchenko prima balalaikas, vocals
Yo Z! Long time, brother. The Thieves have been on hiatus since John (the sax player) passed away in January from cancer. But we're reuniting for some shows starting the end of this month. Any KC plans for you?
Just wanted to let you know that we have openings in our music publicity efforts this Fall. So if you have a USA release or tour in need of publicity, we'd love to hear from you. Samples of some of our recent successes...
LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN: Mariza (coming October 11)
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: Sara Tavares, Cesaria Evora, Andy Palacio, Balkan Beat Box, Slavic Soul Party, Encuentro, The Inspiring New Sounds of Rio de Janeiro, Sones de Mexico (coming soon)
NEW YORK TIMES: Jose Conde y Ola Fresca, Erol Josue, The Inspiring New Sounds of Rio de Janeiro, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Lura, Nawal, Andy Palacio
Plus Wall Street Journal, PRI's The World, L.A.Times, Boston Globe, and Washington Post and more at www.rockpaperscissors.biz. Please drop me a line if we can help with your USA global music publicity efforts or to schedule a meeting at WOMEX in Sevilla (womex.com).
Much respect,
Dmitri @ Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. www.rockpaperscissors.biz
Hello brothers. Just a little note to let you and your friends know that, after rave reviews, 'Guca' the film is out on DVD. To buy, visit Guca's myspace site and click on the 'Buy DVD' poster. Alternatively go directly to www.oart.co.uk/store
Hey Guys. Thanks for being MySpace amigos! Pretty soon I'll be learning to play my balalaika so I'll be counting on you guys for tech support... Many blessings to you and your music.
Did you see we launched DubMC (www.dubmc.com)? It's a free "trade journal for world music." I hope you can check it out. If you want, you can get "world music" busienss news delivered to your inbox by signing up here: www.feedblitz.com/f/?Sub=92225
