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"It's not often that classically trained vagabonds drift into town.
Combining elements of Bohemian cabaret, neo-classical opera, Paris hot jazz, tangos, klezmer, Balkan and Arabic stylings, gut-bucket swing and their own personal flair, Vagabond Opera has carved its own niche into the world of music and entertainment.
The Portland, Ore.-based sextet will take the stage Jan. 28 at Brock University's Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. It's their first tour of southern Ontario, which will include stops in Oakville, Toronto and Kingston."
"Founded by tenor, pianist and accordion player Eric Stern, Vagabond Opera also features bassist Jason Flores, drummer Mark Burdon, Robin Jackson on sax and vocals, cellist Skip vonKuske and Ashia Grzesik on cello and vocals. "
"Some of the band's musical influences come from German- American composer Kurt Weil, Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel, French singer Edith Piaf, Frank Zappa, "any of the operatic composers, such as (Giacomo) Puccini and any of the stuff that's coming out of Eastern Europe," Stern said. "
Who:Vagabond Opera
Where:Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, Brock University
When:Thursday, Jan 28, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets:Call 905-688-5550, ext. 3257
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