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photographer: paul birman

Gogol Bordello (and Gibby Haynes) & Marianni (and Eugene Hutz) played Webster Hall in NYC (night 1) - pics & setlist

photos by Paul Birman, words by Elina Miller

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Brazilian songstress Marianni readied Gogol fans – an eclectic mix of hipsters, aspiring gypsy punks and gritty Russians clad in all black – for the sold-out spectacle at Webster Hall on Sunday (12/27). The crowd erupted in elation as she announced a “Russian-Brazilian” song and a buttoned down, almost clean-cut Eugene Hutz emerged to perform a duet.

Later in the night, despite having taken several generous swigs of red wine, Hutz still mustered up the quick-witted coordination to dodge a bra and a roll of toilet paper hastily hurled at him from the depths of the audience. Think Bush Iraqi shoe style if Bush had a handlebar mustache, an acoustic guitar and boasted 1% body fat. In a nod to his motherland, Hutz did accept a Ukrainian flag that had been waving wildly in the crowd and draped it over his shoulders. He also managed to stick his head through the t-shirt of Gibby Haynes from Butthole Surfers who unexpectedly emerged from backstage to perform “I Don’t Give a Fuck” alongside Hutz.

If Gogol Bordello is the circus then Hutz is the fearless ringmaster. Building off his raw energy and emotion, the band always manages to whip the expectant crowd into a frenzy. I’ve never left a show without tapping my foot wildly and wanting to punch up my wardrobe with purple. This time was no exception.

Gogol Bordello continue their three-night run at Webster Hall tonight/Monday (12/28) and Tuesday (12/29). More pictures from Sunday night, including one of the setlist, below…

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