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As a city, Denver, Colorado, USA is known for producing musical acts that are somewhat down to earth. Bands like The Lumineers, and The Fray included.
In contrast to these bands, the quartet are about as alternative as you can get, even beginning their career as a backing band for burlesque shows before creating their own music. Their first album, “SuperMelodrama” was released by the band independently in 2000 and they were immediately noticed off the back of it, touring with the likes of Calexico and Flogging Molly as a result.
Their second album came in 2003, and “Una Volta” saw the band return to their roots somewhat in its promotion. The record was mainly promoted via a tour with burlesque sensation Dita Von Teese, and their music was shown to a wider audience the year after, when their song “How It Ends”, off their third album of the same name, was featured in the trailer for the Liev Schreiber film “Everything is Illuminated”.
In 2006, however, they were to have their first major worldwide exposure. While the band were off the road, they were asked by directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris to score their first film Little Miss Sunshine. The film became a phenomenon, one that led to the band being nominated for a Grammy for their work on the soundtrack.
Since then they’ve played stadium shows supporting Muse, scored another film in the form of 2009’s I Love You, Phillip Morris and released further studio albums. They remain one of the most thrillingly unpredictable bands of our time, and one whose next move will be just as exciting as the ones that came before it.
Críticas en vivo
DeVotchKa fuse Romani, Bolero and Mariachi music with American folk and punk. The four-piece ensemble’s Slavic-sounding name translates from Anthony Burgess’s Nadsat language as ‘young girl’. The band also have intriguing origins, having toured with Dita von Teese and secured fame with their score for the 2006 film, ‘Little Miss Sunshine.’ And yes, DeVotchKa’s performances are just as interesting as these facts would suggest.
The gypsy-punk quartet certainly put on an intriguing show. Their set at Denver’s 2013 Riot Festival drew a large and enthusiastic crowd. DeVotchKa seized the opportunity to demonstrate their enthralling ability to fuse seamlessly various modes of world music.
The band performed tracks from their latest album, ‘100 Lovers’, alongside older favourites. They played the instrumental ‘Sunshine’ early in the set. The crowd rocked appreciatively as the hopeful tune resonated through the evening air. As the night progressed, DeVotchKa upped the energy. We were later bouncing along to the Mariachi and accordion tunes of ‘Such a Lovely Thing.’ During this favourite from 2004, front man Nick Urata commanded some fantastic audience participation. In unison we echoed his crooning vocals.
DeVotchKa provided one of the most musically interesting festival sets I’ve ever seen. It’s impossible to pigeonhole their genre. Perhaps this is why they are almost impossible to dislike.
Han93
Almost like a US equivalent to Franz Ferdinand, DeVotchKa are known for adding the influence of gypsy punk and dark cabaret to their own brand of indie rock and this comes with an equally dark live performance. They have been working the circuit since the late 90s and a consistency in lineup paired with a dedication to the live circuit means you have a technically proficient band that cannot be surpassed regarding musical ability.
Quite a number of their tracks rely on complicated and lengthy instrumentals and these are great to see in a live setting as the audience cheer and shout along with the quartet as they retract into their musical zones in order to not miss a single note. With a large amount of albums to reach from tonight, the setlist is suitably varied yet there are clear highlights in the form of 'All the Sand in all the Sea' and a cover of 'Venus in Furs' by The Velvet Underground. This is a great band with a criminally underrated reputation who are definitely worth seeing if you get the opportunity.
sean-ward
OMG. The creative energy and power of DeVotchKa is brilliant and unique. For song after song Urata's voice gives and gives and gives. That's the obvious part of the story. The other four people on the stage clearly thrive on the energy they share and create amazing music that goes far beyond what recordings can capture. Highly recommended!
torrential77
I went with my middle daughter to see them in Dallas TX several years back. We had so much fun. We had the pleasure of meeting some of the band members. They were very gracious! Of all the concerts I've been to in my life,it was the very best. U love their musicianship! Absolutely impressing!!
Ruben & Grace Felan
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