Stevhen Iancu from Japan: Accordion Extravaganza at the Fishtank October 23, 2009

Stevhen Iancu with the Dolomites
Earstu
Hobo Gobbelins
Duckmandu

Stevhen Koji Iancu is a Japanese/Romanian British Immigrant presently residing in Tokyo who puts together a fiery blend of Gypsy music, fusing older Japanese styles of Enka with subtle elements of Cumbia, Ska, Punk, Balkan and Romanian music, and many other styles from around the world. Iancu sings energetic, rhythmically driven songs about life's hardships and beauties in Japanese, Romanian, English, and Italian. He is the founder and primary member of The Dolomites, a constantly evolving band that has performed in many configurations at festivals, colleges and other venues across America, Europe and Japan. Iancu has also performed with Balkan Beat Box, and was a touring member of Gogol Bordello.

http://www.myspace.com/thedolomitesoriginal

You've never seen diatonic button accordion played like this: Earstu is a melodeon (diatonic button accordion) based band from Sonoma County which lists their influences as Igor Stravinsky, John Cage, Minutemen, Goran Bregovic among others. Bassist Erik Gunderson and Drummer Gary Benson rip up their instruments as well.

http://www.myspace.com/earstu

The Hobo Gobbelins emerge from the pulsing art vortex of Oakland, the green-skinned child of punk rock, avant-garde performance art and hobo soul. Drawing on a dizzying array of influences, the band incorporates traditional sounds of Americana and the Old World with the horrors of modernity.

http://www.myspace.com/hobogobbelins

Duckmandu: Aaron Seeman's onslaught of solo accordion and vocals has astounded audiences of all shapes and sizes. Maximum Rock 'n Roll, the premier punk magazine, pronounced him "over the top!" for his note-for-note renditions of the entire first Dead Kennedys album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. His repertoire also includes, 70's rock, Broadway, klezmer, classical, country, Sousa marches, punk rock, and even a polka or two.

http://www.myspace.com/duckmandu

$10.

Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/duckmandu