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“Chervona” – International Nuclear Folk (Gypsy, klezmer, Jazz, Punk) band and ultimate dance party machine based in Portland, OR, USA
Chervona in WIKIPEDIA.

BIO:

The band started practicing in Nov of 2006, and within first weeks of its existence they played at “Gypsymania” – gypsy dance discotheque created by Gogol Bordello’s debaucher D.J. Dimon. After their first public appearances they rapidly gained popularity in their hometown. In 2007 Chervona played some special appearances with world famous Manu Chao and Gogol Bordello. By 2009 Chervona have shared stage with most exiting and famous Portland’s bands including March Forth , 3 Leg Torso, Vagabond Opera, Portland Cello Project and many more.

In addition to countless street and club performances Chervona has played quite a few big stages, among them: Bite of Oregon, Northwest Folk Life festival in Seattle, Slavic Festival and Oregon Country Fair in Eugene, Red Marines festival in California, Under Volcano Festival in Vancouver (BC), April Fool’s Day Carnivals, Revolution Party in Portland and many others.

In 2008, Chervona appeared in Hale Mednick's locally produced, directed and shot independent film Messiah Complex. Two of their songs,"Chervona Wine"and "Girlfriends are a Pain in the Ass," were featured on the soundtrack. "Messiah Complex" planned for screening at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

Chervona at its very first year playing City Repair benefit show 2007, opening for 3 Leg Torso.

During it's first 3 years Chervona has played about 200 performances all over NW of America. Thousands of people from Vancouver, BC to Los Angeles watched, listened and danced to Chervona's music calling Chervona - Best NW Party Band!

As year 2010 is in porogress, Chervona is focusing on producing new audio, video/mulimeia materials and establishing it's e-net presence to gain more a solid fan base for the upcomming US and Europe tour and major label CD release.

REPERTOIRE:

Chervona's repertoire includes traditional hits from the late 19th century with a Gypsy, Russian and Eastern European flavor. That's not the limit of their ability, however. They easily adapt pieces from a diverse number of cultures and are constantly composing original material as well. Their songs have been described as "funny, sarcastic, educational, socially conscious and beautiful." Their lyrics aren't limited to a single language, either; they sing in English, Russian, Spanish and German.

ALBUMS:

Chervona’s first 6 song EP “Quick and Dirty” was self produced, published and first thousand copies was sold during Chervona shows in 2008 and 2009.
Chervona’s second EP “Chervona beat my heart!” was recorded in 2008 and will hit the streets only by the summer of 2010.
Next album “Chervona Amour” is planned for production in May 2010.

WHAT DOES CHERVONA MEAN?

It is ancient Slavonic word. It means ‘red’ and/or ‘beautiful’ in modern Ukrainian and Polish. Examples:
Chervona mashina – red car
Chervona vino – red wine
Chervona devchina – beautiful girl
Chervona bambina – hot mama

WHO IS CHERVONA?

This unique multicultural ensemble has Russian, Armenian, Jewish, Italian, Brazilian, German, Argentinean and Kazakh roots. Three of the band members are immigrants from the former USSR and the rest were born in the United States.

Andreyushka Chervona Pitersky Tёmkin - vocal and guitar, brings his rocking attitude from the original Russian Punk Rock Extravaganza band MiruMir! (Peace to the World) and his passion for old world folk songs.

Ramon Ramonoff – classically trained tuba and guitar/bass veteran from Moscow, Russia. He has played in many folk and rock groups back in his country and is also a member of MiruMir!

Andrew Alickhanov – clarinet virtuoso from a famous Moscow musical family. Brings the hot-blooded gypsy flavor, including heart stopping solos.

Anton Van Oosbree – multitalented accordion/trumpet player, has yodeled through German restaurants and plans to polka his way to the top.

Adam Schneider – amazingly powerful trombonist with a buttery sweet tone from the Virgin Islands and a graduate of a very respectable New York music school.

Tomass DeAlameida – Brazilian drummer with eccentric stage presence and phenomenal beat boxing ability.

Olimpia Trusty - elegant violinist from Poland, Warsaw.

WHO LOVES CHERVONA?

Bite of Oregon – Portland, Oregon, prime time, main stage performance 2008
Bite of Salem – Salem, Oregon, prime time, main stage performance 2008
Portland Film Festival and Art Museum
PICA - Portland Institute of Contemporary Arts
McMenamin’s – Chervona has marched through many big celebrations in their kingdom
Rogue Brewery - Imperial Red celebration and Bones and Brews block party festival 2008
McMinnville’s UFO Parade, 2008
Pink Martini
Portland Polish Festival
Portland German American Society
Slavic Festival - Eugene, OR 2007 and 2009
Slavic Festival - Portland
Victoria, BC Reggae Society
Zoobom and Minibike Winter
Multanomah County Bike fair
PDX Pop Now
Winter Heat - International Annual Event, Vancouver, BC 2009
Under the Volcano Festival - Vancouver, BC scheduled for 2009
Red Marines – international art and music festival, California 2007 and 2008
Baxtalodrom at Amnesia – monthly gypsy dance event in San Francisco 2008 and 2009
Burning Man’s Burnal Equinox - San Francisco, CA 2009
Northwest Folk Life Festival - Seattle, 2008 and scheduled for 2009
Oregon Country Fair - Eugene, OR 2007 and 2008
After party for Flugtag – biggest Red Bull celebration, Portland, OR 2008
Multnomah Library - Slavic Winter Celebration 2009, Portland Oregon
Portland Parks and Recreations – Summer park festival 2008
Monthly Alberta Last Thursday Street Fair,
First Thursday Pearl District Art Walk and Street Fair
Steve Berlin from Los Lobos – world famous record producer (U2, REM…)
Greg Williams – Portland’s top music producer
Lisa Lepine Promotion Queen – Portland top music agent, broker, event organizer & consultant
PDXPOSED – KGW Television Program (Chervona was featured in May 2009)
Portland City Repair Project
Free Geek Street Fair - Headlining act in 2008
Multnomah Bike Fair - Headlining Band for a major cyclists event .
Walking Man Brewery Festival – Stevenson, WA
Many learning institutions: Stanford, CA, Portland State University, Pacific University, Reed College, Portland Community College, Portland School District
Gypsymania, Revolution Party, Portland’s April Fools’ Day celebration… and many more celebrations and events all over Pacific North West.


Chervona on main stage Bite of Oregon , Waterfront Portland, 2008

WHO HAS CHERVONA PLAYED WITH?

Manu Chao
Gogol Bordello
The Decemberists
Red Elvises
Tete'
Kultur Shock
March Fourth Marching Band
Eleni Mandell
Vagabond Opera
Freak Mountain Ramblers
3 Leg Torso
Golem
Storm Large
Eric McFadden Trio
Fish Tank Ensemble
Krebsic Orchestar
Underscore Orchestra
Barynya
Vadim Kolpakov
Lions of Batucada
Mummy Troll
Petrovich Company
PAVA
Auktyon - the most famous Russian band
and many more local and international acts and artists.

Andreyushka Pitersky of Chervona with Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello.

General booking: andre @ starbugs.com

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