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Bohemian Nights

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Based in: Melbourne VIC
Line up(s) available: 2 piece (duo)

The duo was originally named Gypsy Nights after a famous duo that entertained in the restaurants and cafes of Budapest in the 1930s.

Violinist Ernie Gruner and accordionist/singer Phil Carroll play:

Gypsy, Klezmer, Middle-Eastern, French, Italian, Russian, Jazz and Tango Music that ranges from soulful to wild.

They have both studied overseas, and play and record together in larger bands
(Klezmeritis, Yalla!, Flirting Mazurkas).

Australian concerts highlights include the National Folk Festival and National Multicultural Festival. Phil and Ernie’s three NZ tours have included the Wellington Folk Festival and the Christchurch Jazz Festival.

Ernie specializes in Jewish music and Phil specializes in Middle-Eastern music. They have worked together with theatre and dance events for Russian, Armenian, Jewish, Turkish, French and Italian and other productions and communities, as well as parties and weddings.

Bohemian Nights are as experienced at concerts as at the European art form of serenading at tables and taking requests as well as creating atmosphere in a street festival.

Repertoire

Large selection from Dark Eyes to La Vie En Rose and from Ain’t Misbehavin’ to Habanera.

Styles include Gypsy, Jazz, Classical, Continental, Latin, Russian, French, Italian, Jewish, Arabic.

Most of the material can be performed roving without sheet music but for fixed performances Gypsy Nights has a large library of sheet music and can often organise special music for weddings, anniversaries or themed events.

 

Dress and Style

Depending on the event Gypsy Nights dresses and acts for the occasion. Although sometimes seen in black and white formal attire in background mode in restaurants or private functions, they often wear colorful costumes & are more lively and can interact with audiences for parties, festivals or shopping centres and promotions.

 

Other Options

Bohemian Nights can also play for functions with Phil playing keyboards or piano.

PA is available and depending on the event and if dancing is preferred a double bass and drums, guitar, vocalist etc may be added.

Solo: Both Phil and Ernie are in demand as solo roving musicians, Phil also as a cocktail pianist and both work with several jazz, gypsy, folk or classical ensembles.

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