Monsters of Accordion Press Kit!
An international mob of squeezebox wielding maniacs is launching an attack on West Coast cities this August. Geoff Berner, of Vancouver, is a self described "Klezmer mongrel" playing his original take on traditional Jewish folk music fueled by his wry, biting humor and more than a few shots whiskey. Former Gogol Bordello member, Stevhen Iancu of Tokyo sings fiery rhythm-driven songs marrying his Gypsy roots with traditional Japanese styles. Eric Stern, the devilishly virtuosic leader of Portland's Vagabond Opera, displays his acclaimed operatic tenor to the accompaniment of French musette, Balkan, and Arabic accordion stylings. These three are joined by infamous accordion howler, Jason Webley, of Seattle. Webley, who organizes the annual tour, is known for his passionate voice, his caterwauling squeezebox and his ability to get a room of strangers to throw their arms around each other and sing with abandon.
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Hi-Res Press Photos:
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 Jason Webley. Photo by Jeff Harms. |
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 Eric Stern of Vagabond Opera. Photo by Marie Richie. |
 Monsters of Accordion 2009 logo. |
Additional photos
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Music Samples (MP3 format):
Jason Webley - Dance While the Sky Crashes Down
Geoff Berner - Whiskey Rabbi
Stevhen Iancu - Yoidore
Eric Stern - River Song
For more about the Monsters:
JASON WEBLEY:
www.jasonwebley.com
Jason Webley press page
STEVHEN IANCU:
The Dolomites homepage
Stevhan Iancu on Myspace
GEOFF BERNER:
www.geoffberner.com
Geoff Berner press page
ERIC STERN:
Eric Stern homepage
Vagabond Opera press page
For more information write to: