Gogol Bordello and the outdoors go hand in hand. Playing a supporting set at the Williamsburg Waterfront, it was an early start but there was quite the crowd on hand to witness these purveyors of gypsy punk. The band’s effortless energy, oozing stage presence,and punk spirit make them fantastic headliners and troublesome support. Can you really top their outlandish performance? There is barely a lull in Gogol Bordello’s set and Eugene Hutz is the perfect ringleader for this circus. As much attention Hutz gets, and it is well deserved, the rest of the band gives Gogol its soul.
The band kicked things off with a nice intro followed by “Ultimate” off of Super Taranta!, a perfect introduction to the band’s spirited live show. “Not a Crime” continued the good vibes and it was apparent that a massive party among friends was happening when “Wanderlust King” completed the trifecta of early hits.
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Gogol Bordello – Pala Tute [MP3]
Gogol Bordello just released Trans-Continental Hustle and the album was well represented. “My Companjera”, “Trans-Continental Hustle”, and “Immigraniada (We Comin’ Rougher)” were the first new songs to be played and it only furthered the live experience. With a great mix of old and new, Gogol Bordello definitely pleased the fans.
Basking in the 6:30pm sun, the breeze is heaven-sent and the setting sun over the city is gorgeous. The Waterfront held its own and the sound system was lound and handled the noise. The vocals came through clear and the music was vibrant and never muddled. Hutz was the efferevescent host to the revelry and luckily the headliner was headliner was Primus, a band more than capable to follow the act. If you haven’t seen Gogol Bordello yet, it is an experience that transcends their recorded material. More pics, including one of the setlist, below.
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