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UK Group Bohemian Nights International Tour - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
Violinist Ernie Gruner and accordionist/singer Phil Carroll play Gypsy, Klezmer, Middle-Eastern, French, Italian, Russian, jazz and tango music, which ranges from soulful to wild. They have both studied overseas, and play and record together in larger bands (Klezmeritis, Yalla!, Flirting Mazurkas). Ernie specializes in Jewish music and Phil specializes in Middle-Eastern music. They have worked together with theatre and dance events for Russian, Armenian, Jewish, Turkish, French and Italian and other productions and communities, as well as parties and weddings. The duo Bohemian Nights was originally named Gypsy Nights after a famous duo that entertained in the restaurants and cafes of Budapest in the 1930s. Tour dates: April 30th - Fairfield House, Trafalgar St, Nelson May 2nd - Folk Club, The de Lux Lounge, Dux De Lux, Montreal St, Christchurch May 3rd - Le Cafe, 12/14 London Quay, Picton May 4th, 1.10pm - Interislander Ferry Music, Picton to Wellington. May 4th, 8pm - Katipo Cafe, 76 Willis Street, Wellington; info ruthbirnie@clear.net.nz May 5th, 8pm - House Concert, MusicHaven, 69 Rimu Road, Raumati May 7th, 8pm - Folk Club, The Theosophical Hall, 304 Church Street, Palmerston North May 9th, 8pm - The Bunker, Mt Victoria (off Kerr St) Devonport, Auckland May 11th - Christ Church, Pukehou, Hawkes Bay For further information email: desertney@gmail.com |