tim’s thought property

Gypsy Punk.
How do you tell someone about about a genre that is so unique that it has to be heard to be defined?
“They’re a Ukrainian band, based out of New York City, and their music is described as Gypsy-Punk.”

Tim and I were planning on seeing Gogol Bordello last Friday, but it never happened.
Due to the lack of funds on both our parts, and the inability to secure tickets before the day of the show, we missed out on what may possibly have been one of the most memorable shows of the year. How do you figure that?
Well, this band is apparently known for it’s wild live performances, with generous amounts of energy and audience enjoyment. I can only imagine what might have happened, had Tim and I seen the show.

We would have been in awe of the moustache of Eugene Hutz, the lead singer and front man to the ensemble. I’m sure he would have impressed the audience with his accent and attitude, while being backed by his group of instrumentalists grinding out traditional Ukrainian-folk sounds mixed with up-tempo and energetic beats.
We would have stood back at first, as we warmed up to the mood and atmosphere. Then slowly, we would have found our way to the centre of the crowd to sing along to some of the few songs we knew, belting along with their song “Start Wearing Purple“. Then after a set that would likely garner an encore, we would clap and cheer and walk out of the West End stating firmly that it was “Money well spent” and “We’re so glad to have seen that show.”

Well, it didn’t happen.
I don’t know what did.
But I’m sure that the next time this band comes to town, I will be right on the ball with securing a ticket, so can report with some honesty and facts about how good, great or amazing their show may or may not be.