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Bizerka @ Open Studio, 17th May
2008-05-14 09:39:00
[ May 17, 2008; 8:00 pm; ] Bizerka are playing at Open Studio (204 High St Northcote), Saturday May 17 8pm.

Paco Peña @ Hamer Hall and Frankston Arts Centre, June
2008-05-10 13:43:00
[ June 4, 2008; 8:00 pm; June 5, 2008; 7:30 pm; ] Don't miss this folks, Paco is always in top form and his troupe of singers and dancers are the creme de la creme of Spain's performers. He's at Hamer Hall on June 4th and Frankston Arts Centre on the 5th. They'll be sellout shows so get in fast! Trust me it's worth the money!!!  

Tanchaz dance class with Vardos @ Hungarian Centre, 17th May
2008-05-10 13:22:00
[ May 17, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Learn traditional Tanchaz dancing on 17th May at 7pm at the Hungarian Centre , (760 Boronia Rd, Wantirna). $12 Entry, under 12 years old free. Accompanied by Hungarian and Transylvanian music by Vardos, Hungarian dancing taught by Gary Dawson (Syd).
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Vardos @ Paprika Hussar, 11th May
2008-05-10 13:17:00
[ May 11, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Last minute Mothers' Day freakout? Paprika Hussar Hungarian Restaurant are doing a 5 course meal for $59 with Vardos and dancing waiters performing, 7pm start. Bookings 95760677.

The Barons of Tang and Tzigas @ Carni, 24th May
2008-05-10 13:11:00
[ May 24, 2008; 10:00 pm; ] A big night on Saturday, May 24 @ Carni with The Barons of Tang and Tzigas, 24th May. Door 9pm, music from 10pm-1am. $12/$8. Here's some tantilizing glimpses from the PRESS RELEASE: Spawned from the fiery pits of Melbourne's underground theatre scene, The Barons of Tang eight-piece ensemble use mainly traditional gypsy and tango feels played ...

Stiletto Sisters residency @ After the Tears, Sundays
2008-05-10 12:48:00
[ May 11, 2008; 7:30 pm; May 18, 2008; 7:30 pm; May 25, 2008; 7:30 pm; June 1, 2008; 7:30 pm; ] The Stiletto Sisters have a new residency at the new(ish) Polish restaurant After the Tears, (9 Gordon St Elsternwick, part of the Classic Cinema complex, bookings: 9523 0969). This place is run by the same folks as the fabulous Borsch, Vodka and Tears, so I can't wait to check it out! And all the better ...
More About: Residency , Sundays

Mon Pote le Gitan @ Abbotsford Convent Bakery, 11th May
2008-05-10 12:38:00
[ May 11, 2008; 12:00 pm; ] Mon Pote le Gitan (My Pal the Gypsy) @ Abbotsford Convent Bakery , midday, free music to accompany your coffee and croissant or Lentil as Anything pay-as-you-see-fit lunch (round the corner).

Babaganoush @ Warburton Mechanics Institute Hall
2008-05-02 03:54:00
[ May 24, 2008; 7:30 pm; ] If you're looking for a gig slightly by the wayside, Babaganoush play @ Warburton Mechanics Institute Hall , 3409 Warburton Hwy, Warburton VIC, Saturday 24 May, 7.30pm. Tickets: $20 / $17. Bookings: 5966 5040.

Zulya and the Children of the Underground @ The Spot, 11th May
2008-04-30 02:23:00
[ May 11, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Feel nostalgic for some Tatar tunes on a Sunday arvo? Zulya and the Children of the Underground play @ The Spot , 11th May, 7pm.

Bois et Charbon @ Open Studio, 24th May
2008-04-30 02:18:00
[ May 24, 2008; 8:00 pm; ] Bois et Charbon do an Open Studio gig 24th May, 8pm.

Bois et Charbon @ Sippers, 14th May
2008-04-30 02:15:00
[ May 14, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Bois et Charbon play their French swing tunes @ Sippers, 164 Rathdowne St, 7pm. Freebie. It's Wednsday Tapas there that night, as well!

Unified Gecko with Ganga Giri @ the Spot, 2nd May
2008-04-30 02:04:00
[ May 2, 2008; 8:30 pm; ] Unified Gecko and Ganga Giri are playing this Friday 2nd May @ The Spot , 133 Sydney Rd Brunswick, 8.30pm. Presale tix available from Blue Moon Records, Polyester, Greville Records + The Spot front bar, $15 +bf.

Tzigas residency @ Bar 303, Sundays
2008-04-26 10:31:00
[ April 27, 2008; 8:00 pm; May 4, 2008; 8:00 pm; May 11, 2008; 8:00 pm; May 18, 2008; 8:00 pm; May 25, 2008; 8:00 pm; ] Tzigas continue their Sunday night residency through May at Bar 303, 303 High St Northcote, 8pm.
More About: Residency , Sundays

Kazband play @ The Quiet Music Festival, 11th May
2008-04-26 10:12:00
[ May 11, 2008; 6:30 pm; ] Kazband play @ The Quiet Music Festival , Sunday 11th May 6.30pm, The Incinerator Arts Complex - Marquee, 180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds. Lotsa other bands and workshops too. Bookings: 9243 9191.
More About: Play , Music Festival

The Barons of Tang @ Pony, 10th May
2008-04-25 04:38:00
[ May 10, 2008; 2:00 am; ] The Barons of Tang play a gig for ye night owls at Pony , 2am.  

The Barons of Tang @ Masquerade Ball, Northcote United Church, 26th April
2008-04-25 04:32:00
[ April 26, 2008; 8:00 pm; ] The Barons Of Tang @ Northcote United Church , Northcote, Saturday 26 April, 8pm.
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Gypsy Bohemia @ Carni, May 10th
2008-04-25 04:10:00
[ May 10, 2008; 9:00 pm; ] Babaganoush, Bizerka and DJ Lordlingham @ 'Gypsy Bohemia ', CARNI (60 High St, Sth Preston), Saturday 10 May. Doors open 9pm, music 10pm-1am. Door charge: $12 / $8. Special guests: Sarah Turner (Belly dance) and Matt Stonehouse- percussion.

Marcel Khalifé @ Hamer Hall (via the Boite), 27th April
2008-04-25 04:00:00
[ April 27, 2008; 7:30 pm; ] Should be a good show: Marcel Khalifé with the Al Mayadine Ensemble, Sunday April 27 7.30pm @ The Arts Centre, Hamer Hall . The Boite and Discurio offer specially priced tickets to see the concert. Book through Ticketmaster and navigate to the DISCURIO Promotional Offer and quote 'TAQASIM' to receive $10 off the listed price, in ...

Emir Kusturica Tickets on sale
2008-04-25 03:48:00
The Kusturica gig is now on sale. I can’t recommend this enough (had you noticed?) Buy tix here. Also, I’ve had a tip-off that Kusturica’s new doco on Diego Maradona is gonna be released at the next Cannes FF. This’ll probably be a Melbourne film festival 2009 release.
More About: Sale , Tickets , Emir

Kazband @ the Boite, 3rd March
2008-04-25 03:34:00
[ May 3, 2008; 8:00 pm; ] Kazband @ the Boite. Bassist Luke Richardson joins this fiery instrumental trio perfoming fiddler Karen Kyriakou's originals. In the style of Eastern European dance traditions, the energy of their playing has thrilled Melbourne audiences! With Jason Day, clarinet and Dave Evans, accordion. 1 Mark St, North Fitzroy, $16/$11, 8pm
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The Counterfeit Gypsies @ Ruby?s Lounge, 3rd May
2008-04-21 07:45:00
[ May 3, 2008; 9:00 pm; ] The Counterfeit Gypsies with Ben Kelly & Band @ Ruby 's Lounge , 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave (the number of times I've made a slip and told people Belgrade, omg...). 9pm, $12 a pop. Tix available at the door.

Mojo Juju and the Snake Oil Merchants : Reminder
2008-04-17 15:16:00
Reminder that the Mojo Juju gigs are on in Melbourne this weekend…see here for the gig details. Excerpt from press release: Between tours, festivals, sold out shows and even a lil’ bit o’ that industry accolade stuff, Mojo Juju & the Snake Oil Merchants have somehow managed to record. Finally they are ready to unveil their ...
More About: Reminder , Trumpets

Kusturica and the No-Smoking Orchestra Update
2008-04-17 14:51:00
Tickets for Emir Kusturica’s No-Smoking Orchestra go on sale this Wednesday 23rd April. They’re playing in the Sydney Opera House for one gig only on June 29th, as previously announced on trumpetmonkey. You can buy on the intawebs or book by phone (02 9250 7777). Hooray!
More About: Update , No smoking , Trumpets

Gypsy Criminals
2008-04-17 14:39:00
[ April 17, 2008; 9:00 pm; April 18, 2008; 9:00 pm; April 19, 2008; 9:00 pm; April 20, 2008; 6:00 pm; April 24, 2008; 9:00 pm; April 25, 2008; 9:00 pm; April 26, 2008; 9:00 pm; April 27, 2008; 6:00 pm; ] The Gypsy Criminals current weekly residencies: Thursdays @ the Mexican Destino Latin Bar, (125 Chapel St Windsor), 9pm, free. Fridays @ the Spanish Club, (front bar, 59 Johnston St Fitzroy), 9pm, free. Saturdays @ the Canary Club, 9pm. Prepare yourself for some great tapas! Bookings advisable here (9663 1983). Sundays @ Santiago Tapas Bar, (14 Armstrong St Middle Park, ...

Stiletto Sisters @ Borsch, Vodka and Tears, Wednesday nights
2008-04-17 14:12:00
[ April 23, 2008; 8:00 pm; April 30, 2008; 8:00 pm; May 7, 2008; 8:00 pm; May 14, 2008; 8:00 pm; May 21, 2008; 8:00 pm; May 28, 2008; 8:00 pm; June 4, 2008; 8:00 pm; June 11, 2008; 8:00 pm; June 18, 2008; 8:00 pm; June 25, 2008; 8:00 pm; ] Just a reminder that the Stiletto Sisters continue to do their Wednesday gig @ one of my favourite venues Borsch, Vodka and Tears in Windsor for a great dining night out. Bookings necessary, 9530 2694.
More About: Nights

Chalga Party @ Open Studio, 26th April
2008-04-16 10:43:00
[ April 26, 2008; 9:00 pm; ] Chalga Party 've got a gig at the lurvely Open Studio , 204 High Street Northcote, 9pm, next Saturday 26th April. Stop in for some tunes and some crepes.

Cosmo Cosmolino @ Northcote Uniting Church, 20th April
2008-04-14 01:41:00
[ April 20, 2008; 5:00 pm; ] Cosmo Cosmolino @ Northcote Uniting Church :

Vardos @ Australian Poetry Centre, 25th April
2008-04-13 03:28:00
[ April 25, 2008; 9:30 pm; ] Vardos members Sofia (accordion) and Alana (violin) play at the Australian Poetry Centre Festival, Castlemaine Theatre Royal on Friday 25 April 2008 9.30pm.

Emir Kusturica?s No-Smoking Orchestra coming to Australia
2008-04-04 13:36:00
[ June 29, 2008; 12:00 am; ] That's right! Are you as excited as I am? Bosnian director Emir Kusturica of Underground and Black Cat White Cat fame is bringing his gypsy rock band ensemble the No-Smoking Orchestra to the Sydney Opera House! Date is set for 29th June. Swim along the coast if you must, children; this is once in ...
More About: Australia , No smoking , Trumpets

Bois et Charbon @ Bebida, 11th April
2008-04-04 13:14:00
[ April 11, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Free Bois et Charbon gig @ Bebida, (325 Smith St, Collingwood), 11th April 7pm.