Caravan World Rhythms & the Chutzpah Festival present a festive evening of Balkan-Klezmer music featuring Israel band Pulkes, on their first Canadian tour. Opening for Pulkes is Vancouver’s indie-Balkan-surf-psychedelia band Super Krystal. Join us for a raucous, danceable evening!
ABOUT PULKES
An Israeli-Jerusalem group that combines sounds from all over the Mediterranean and the Balkans together with African rhythms and a western groove that moves the body, Pulkes gives a show that leaves no room for indifference. The band has been working since 2018 and has not rested for a moment, released her debut album in 2022, Performed on stages in Dubai, Canada, and many festivals in Israel including a show on the main stage of the InDnegev Festival.
Artist Line-up:
Tuval Haim – Drummer
Yosef Shitrit – Sax alt
Shevach Samuel – Sax tenor
Nevo Castiel – Elc Guitar
Gilad Fried – Bass Guitar
Gabriel Paquin-Buki – Klarinet
Artist Website: https://en.pulkesband.com/
ABOUT SUPER KRYSTAL
Super Krystal is a four-piece instrumental group based in Vancouver, BC. Guitarist Mik Bewsky and trumpeter Nikola Tosic write music rooted in their southern Balkan heritage and interpreted in contemporary styles such as surf, jazz and electronic psychedelia. Finishing touches by drummer Alex Reid and bassist Andrew Fyvie make the intricate grooves danceable for all audiences. Always searching for new sonic shapes and colours, Super Krystal offers a refreshing perspective on traditional sounds. The band released their debut EP in 2022.
Artist Website: https://www.superkrystal.com/