Basic Information
Label: Foxyworld Music
Members: Fabrice Martinez, Ursula Knudson, Douglas Smolens, Djordje Stijepovic
Fishtank Ensemble
Los Angeles, CA
Folk / Gypsy / Rock
Bio
The LA Weekly calls them “cross pollinated gypsy music….one of the most thrilling young acts on the planet.” Formed in 2005 and playing everywhere from the hippest LA clubs to festivals, cultural centers, museums, parades, and even on the street, the band includes two explosive violins, the world's best slap bass player, musical saw, flamenco and gypsy jazz guitar, trombone, opera, jazz and gypsy vocals, accordion and one little banjolele. Tackling everything from French hot jazz to wild Serb...
Comments
Michael (Mikk) Peace Stewart:
cool band!!:)
Aug 08
Foxman:
Such an amazing band ! I'm blown away and I don't know what else to say :)
Jun 25
Greg Ashton Haze:
Wow, absolutely brilliant music. Super sophisticated. Sweet. Wish you the best
Jun 20
Josiah Dietrich:
You guys are a ton of fun to listen to. You make me want to get up and dance with a little old lady on crack in an attempt to summon Django and the snake oil salesman.
Jun 13
THE MADD FELON/IT'Z WHATEV...:
incredible vocals and production you guys and girl have something special keep up the good work
Jun 05
Voni Crist:
Great music!
Apr 28
APTAL:
Oh guys!!! amazing music, thank's a lot for play...
Apr 13
Bruce Flett:
Hahaha yeah! Love that gypsy sound!
Mar 28
My Wooden LeG:
Always pleased to meet the acquaintance of a fellow gypsy band. Sounds wonderful guys and we really hope to see you this summer. Check us out here and Facebook. Would love to swap shows. -MWL
Mar 17
Tiffany Alana Dodgen:
Very unique & Different!!! Gorgeous vocals! Incredible musicians! Love your music :)
~Tiffany Alana Dodgen
Mar 12
Press
“The four-piece, L.A.-based Fishtank Ensemble are modern ambassadors of many of the world’s folk sounds and even a peripheral listen to their music displays not only the deeply ingrained traditions of Serbian, Romanian, flamenco, gypsy, opera and Transylvanian music—among many other styles—but also the unbelievable skill and precision that goes into its performance.”
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