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Gogol Bordello back in Lisbon

Mónica Boixeda Lisboeta, Only-Be

Listening to Gogol Bordello, without knowing about the true origin of the band, can easily lead us to imagine about what is the most radical Balkan rock (if there truly exists such a music style). A live show in Lisbon will be in March 7th. The truth is that the band finds a better resemblance with a style usually defined as “gypsy punk”, after all a simple fusion involving punk rock and inspirations arriving from gypsy traditional music. The main figure on Gogol Bordello is Eugene Hütz, lead vocals and guitar. Born in the Ukraine, Hütz ran away from his country right after the nuclear accident of Chernobyl. During the following years he travelled around Europe with a refugee status and finally managed to immigrate to the United States in 1991. The group (that got its name from the junction of the surname of Nikolai Gogol, the famous Russian writer, and the word “bordello”, which means brothel in Italian) began its musical journey in New York City, a few years after. In 1999 Gogol began to play and it was also on that year that they recorded their first album, “Voi-La Intruder”. The truth is that the great impulse to their career happened due to the deed of a pop star. Madonna was impressed by the band after getting to know them through British film director Guy Ritchie, her ex-husband. In 2007, the artist decided to invite Hütz do act on her first short film, titled “Filth and Wisdom”, and still on that same year Eugene Hütz and Sergey Ryabtsey played with her, live on stage, on the Live... read more

Aranjuez Concert at The Palau de la Musica Catalana

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

El Palau de la Musica Catalana is quite possibly Barcelona´s most beautiful concert venue rivaled only by the elegant Liceu Opera House. It is a special treat to see a show in this Modernista masterpiece, designed by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner in 1908. From its rosette covered ceilings to the mighty and mystical pegasus busts which spring forth around the center stage, El Palau is worth a visit all on its own. I say kill two birds with one stone, and see the rich interior of El Palau while listening to a top-notch classical concert. El Palau is not open to visitors unless they sign up for a guided tour, which is about 12.00 euros. Put that money towards a night of music, and see El Palau as it is meant to be experienced, as a part of the audience. El Palau has concerts almost every night of the week, and hosts several music festivals a year so options are abundant. However, this March my classical concert pick is the “Sinfonietta from Sofia”. These talented musicians will perform segments of the quintessential Spanish pieces: Concierto Aranjuez (Rodrigo) Carmen (Bizet), and El Amor Brujo (Falla). The guitar solo in Concierto Aranjuez will be performed by master guitarist Rolando Saad, who has played Concierto Aranjuez professionally more than any other Spanish guitarist. Tickets to the concert can be purchases at El Palau de la Musica box offices, or online (see below). El Palau is a small venue, and there aren´t bad seats. Still, for the best view front and center expect to pay between 34.00 and 50.00 euros. For... read more

Cinetrip Ruda at the Baths of Budapest

Mónica Boixeda Budapester, Only-Be

Cinetrip party features visual effects, best music and most famous DJs for attendees to dance in different pools. March 5 will be a time to attend the parties that have revolutionized the amusement of Europe. The famous Rudas baths, near one of the main bridge in the Buda side of Erzsébet híd are used exclusively by men, although women are allowed to enter the pool in the open area since just a few years ago. This beautiful bathroom was built around 1550, and restored 16 years later by Sokoli Mustafa Pasha of Buda. It consists on eight columns that support a beautiful dome, under which there is the Turkish style octagonal pool. The contrast is produced with input from the sun rays that penetrate the dome and the brilliant turquoise of the pool bottom, produces an incomparable calming effect that is one of the main virtues of this place. In the Rudas spa is where the famous Cinetrip or Magic Bath parties are held, water parties that take place regularly in various weekends throughout the year, within these ancient thermal baths. The famous Cinetrip parties were born in 1998 and with a whole array of technology they transform the resort, full of lights, dramatic lighting, visual projections by VJs masters, dancers, water gogos to enliven the atmosphere and of course with electronic music world´s best Dj exponents. This parties bring together thousands of young people from varied parts of Europe dancing in the warm water springs, as an experience like this is not possible everywhere, where the party counts with water and light, pleasure and welfare. “Parties linked to... read more