Gogol Bordello has long been a favorite of mine, and ever since I first saw their show at Coachella in 2008 (on the main stage) I had wanted to see them again, preferably in a more intimate club setting. And their show did not disappoint my two and a half years of waiting. Even after the release of their 5 studio album, they were very aware and interactive with the crowd. Everything from crowd surfing (which should never get old for a performer) to relentlessly thanking the crowd for coming at the end of the show.
They were able to mix their new material (Trans-Continental Hustle, released April 27th) with almost all of their classics.
The show was extremely high energy for almost the entire set, especially for his first finale of Start Wearing Purple, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGY1BtNqCdM) watch this video to see what I’m talking about. Then the finale was a little more relaxed, but a perfect compliment for the super high energy show prior. The show ended with a great performance of Alcohol where EVERYONE was singing along at some point and contributed to the already great (albeit sweaty) crowd.
Overall the show was great, venue was a nice size for them, and the crowd consisted of a lot of loyal followers; all of which produced a fabulous night of music.
Set List:
Illumination
Ultimate
Wonderlust King
Companjera
Tribal Connection
Rebellious Love
Mishto
Coming Roungher
60 Revolutions
Break the Spell
Trans-Continental Hustle
Universe
Pala Tute
Start Wearing Purple
*Encore*
Punk Rock Parranda
Not a Crime
Sun is on my Side
Baro Foro
*slight break*
Alcohol