Last night, I was immersed in the eclectic sounds of , when they kicked off the tour for their new album in Salt Lake City. Not only was the sound amazing, what with the vast array of instruments played by the band’s four talented musicians, but the visuals were incredible as well…especially the tuba dressed in Christmas lights.
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Theremin, guitars, bouzouki, maracas, trumpet, accordion, violin, keyboard, flute, tambourine, bass, drums, tuba, xylophone, and bongos.
These are the instruments of DeVotchKa’s musical revelry which allow them to bring the folk sounds of Eastern Europe, Mexico, Greece, and the beats of gypsy, mariachi, and polka tunes to a base of punk and rock and roll.
As a fan of global, punk, and rock fusion sounds, DeVotchKa is one of my favorite bands, right up there with , , and .
I appreciate each of these band’s ability to bring together old and new sounds, musical and visual performance, as well as offer exotic rhythms, raucous beats, and yearning-filled ballads alike.
And, who doesn’t love the accordion?
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