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Diego’s Umbrella are San Francisco’s Ambassadors of Gypsy Rock. Internationally known and revered, their lively stage show, great songs, antics and humor have garnered them a cult following around the world.
With a mix of Eastern European tradition, pop sensibility and punk rock energy, they have had crowds going wild for years. “Where Gogol Bordello meets Muse. These underground heroes will soon be international superstars.” (ap press)
As vicious as nature itself, and not afraid of impregnating one legged lesbians and firing on nerds.
Born in the fiery cauldron of Babylon, Diego’s Umbrella started rising on the Northern California coast in 2000. With the seed planted by Vaughn and Tyson, DU slowly grew to the monster it is today. While its home base is in the San Francisco Bay Area, the troupe has managed to solidify worldwide acclaim and has toured internationally for years.Violinist Jason and bassist Kevin came on board early in the project, and the 6-some was rounded out by Singer Benny and Drummer Jake.
The Group has released 3 albums, and a host of independent recordings. They have been featured in major motion pictures, Network Television, and numerous documentaries, in addition to countless worldwide radio and print. They have been awarded the American Independent Music award for Best New Act, and have been given the key to Holland by the Dutch Ambassador of Amulite.
Band Members:
Kelvis: The Bull Fiddler
Vaughn: The Juergistador
J.Kleinborg: The Gypsy
Benjamin: The Token Ecuadorian
Jake Wood: The Samurai
Quotes:
“Where Gogol Bordello meets Muse.
These underground heroes will soon be international superstars.” – Associated Press
"Both Diego’s albums, Viva La Juerga and Double Panther, are exciting
twists on popular gypsy fusion, encompassing DeVotchKa’s dramatic sound and
Gogol Bordello‘s intensity." -Crawdaddy Magazine
“With guitars straight out of a Tarantino movie, the group seamlessly blends
mariachi, gypsy, flamenco and ska into one beer-soaked fiesta, with song topics
varying from heartache to revolution.” - NewsReview.com
"Diego's Umbrella has created a worldwide smorgasbord of fun music that
ultimately plays like a cultured clown's party mix." - Performer Magazine
“Their quirkiness has enabled them to travel around the world, and garner
them attention in both radio and television. They guarantee their fans and
listeners that each and every one of their shows is a good time. By putting
their best feet forward and maintaining their high level of tireless energy,
Diego’s Umbrella refuses to take anything too seriously. They just want to take
you along for the ride.” – Glide Magazine.com – Mar. 2011 by Katz Bryan
“Diego’s Umbrella have the theatrics of a headlining act and the attitude of
a carnival house band, making them a particular and extraordinary act to
witness live.” - Kata Rokkar - Aug. 2011
“They have a song to which the only lyric is “moustache.” If you need me to
say more, I’m not going to…except that this Bay Area gypsy Pirate polka funk
outfit is a crotch punch of a good time.” - Sacramentopress.com – Dec. 2011 by Aaron
Davis
“When a band describes its sound as "Mexi-Cali Gypsy Pirate Rock"
or "Klezmer Flamenco Ska," I'm guessing its members get pretty used
to winning over skeptical crowds.” - Lehigh Valley Music Blog- Aug. 2010 by
Michael Duck
“This ambitious and hilarious new single from San Francisco’s rising stars
Diego’s Umbrella is like Gogol Bordello meets Queen (high praise, dears).
“Richardson” is as pop as it is prog – a seamless conflagration of styles that emerges
from their strange contraption as a power pop gem. Ridiculous, expansive, and
beautiful.” - Fun Fun Fun Media.com – Aug. 2011
"Every music group wants to
have a singular sound, a genre all to itself. So hats off to Diego's Umbrella,
clearly a one-of-kind band." – Sierrasun.com – Jan. 2011 by Tim Parsons
"Just when you thought polka
couldn’t get any cooler, Diego’s Umbrella had to go all high seas punk on us.
" – Sonoma Press Democrat – Jan. 2011
Contact Info:
Label Contact: Sara Mertz
Booking and Management: booking@diegosumbrella.com
Email and Newsletter: diegosumbrella@yahoo.com
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