Artist description An ecstatic fusion of world music and modern western traditions that is cinematic, elegant, and explosive; Peoples Bizarre, aptly named for their unusual approach to the process of music making, apply the diversified backgrounds of their members to make a unique sounding, highly emotional and energetic hybrid of western and eastern traditional music. A look into the ensemble reveals an eclectic equilibrium of elements: cello, violin, upright bass, clarinet, accordion, musical saw, and drums. An instrumentation common to both orchestral traditions and folk music allows the band stylistic flexibility, while the improvisational integrity of the group is tandem with modern rock and jazz genres.

Music Style cinematic, elegant, and explosive

Musical Influences Eastern European, Jazz, Avant Rock, Improvisation

Similar Artists Tin Hat Trio, Pachora, Estradasphere, Mr. Bungle

Group Members Colin Stetson - clarinets, saxophones Sarah Jo Zaharako - violin Dan Cantrell - accordion Jess Ivry - cello Eric Perney - bass Joshua Tillinghast - drums

Instruments Clarinets, Saxophones, Accordion, Violin, Cello, Bass, Drums

Albums Self Titled

Press Reviews the sextet distinguishes itself from the glut of similar combos with a well-developed group sound that makes the most of classic chamber instrumentation (violin, cello, upright bass, clarinet, accordion) and adds drums for rhythmic punch. Whether playing traditional Yiddish ballads with quiet sensitivity or bouncing headlong into original polkas, Peoples Bizarre performs with one voice. That's not to say the ensemble lacks able soloists. Oberlin-trained violinist Sarah Zaharako and clarinetist Colin Stetson are both engaging improvisers. But neither of them soars: Their lead lines tend to stick to the songs' melodic foundations, as if each player were taking the reins for a spell as they travel their pre-charted course. This solidarity bolsters the group's formidable collective power, which should grow even stronger as the bandmates play together

Additional Info Available for all events: clubs, concerthouse, weddings, parties, etc...

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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