The Vagabond Opera will perform at the Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla on Thursday, Feb. 5.
Vagabond Opera is well-known for delivering passionate offerings of Bohemian cabaret for young and old. Paris hot jazz, gut bucket swing, tangos, Ukrainian folk-punk ballads, klezmer and vigorous originals meet a world of riverboat gambling queens, Turkish belly dancers, and the enigmatic Marlene Dietrich.
Created in 2002 by European-trained opera singer and composer Eric Stern. The band’s core lineup features vocalists (including operatic tenor), accordion, saxophone, clarinet, cello, stand-up bass, and drums.
With four albums to draw from and a style that can change based on the audience, no two concerts are ever the same but are always performed with exuberance, skill and a gritty Vagabond edge.
Vagabond Opera is at the vanguard of a growing popularity in the Neo-cabaret phenomenon, and through their theatrical performances, lyrics in many languages, and an eclectic repertoire, they liberate opera from its usual construct, expanding musical and theatrical biodiversity.
The group performs throughout the United States and Europe, has been featured on NPR, and have shared stages and players with such acclaimed acts as Pink Martini, Devotchka, The Decemberists, Balkan Beat Box, The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, and the Oregon Symphony.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Reserved seating tickets ($28-$32) are available online.
