"Vezhlivy Otkaz, which means “Polite Refusal” in English, is one of the most original and erratic rock bands in Russia. They were formed in 1985 with a then-popular reggae/ska blend.
Since then, they have gone through numerous stylistic changes, flirting with everything from free jazz to Russian folk. Their sound, however, has always been unique and immediately recognizable.
Roman Suslov’s rhythmic guitar work and unusual high-pitched vocals gives VO’s music a precisely constructed, crystal-clear sound that is completely devoid of any of the extra noise so typical of rock-n-roll. The sound is so well organized that sounds almost academic."
This is the band's first USA shows in nearly 20 years!! They will be touring as a trio.
The schedule is:
June 15 -
Instituto Cervantes Chicago - 31 W Ohio St - Chicago, Illinois 60654
June 17 -
Nighttown - 12387 Cedar Road - Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
June 19 -
RhizomeDC - 6950 Maple St NW - Washington DC 20012 [tickets at the door]
June 21 -
JetLAG Festival 2019 - Peaceful Valley Campsite - 486 Banker Rd, Downsville NY
June 23 -
DROM - 85 Avenue A - New York, New York 10009
You can hear their latest album
here!
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