Gogol Bordello

"Gogol" comes from Nikolai Gogol, a 19th-century writer of Ukrainian origin. He serves as an ideological influence for the band because he "smuggled" Ukrainian culture into Russian society, which Gogol Bordello intends to do with Romani/East-European music in the English-speaking world. "Bordello", in Italian, refers to a brothel or a "gentleman's club". The band was originally titled Hütz and the Béla Bartóks, but Eugene Hütz says that they decided to change the name because "nobody knows who the hell Béla Bartók is in the United States." The band has toured extensively throughout Europe and America. They have made numerous appearances at international festivals and have toured with such diverse bands as Primus, Flogging Molly, and Cake. In an interview with NPR, frontman Eugene Hütz cites Jimi Hendrix and Parliament-Funkadelic as among the band's main musical influences. In 2012 former guitarist Oren Kaplan sued Hütz for personal damages. The 2010 song "Immigraniada" was remixed by Bassnectar. Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Hütz released a video on social media condemning the Russian invasion, and has remained vocal about raising relief funds for the victims of the invasion. Gogol Bordello announced a benefit concert shortly after which sold out quickly, followed by announcing a benefit tour. Bordello collaborated with Les Claypool of the band Primus on the song "Man with the Iron Balls", praising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's courage. The proceeds of the track are set to benefit Nova Ukraine, a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian relief to the people of Ukraine. ==Film appearances==

• 2004 – Kill Your Idols – Hütz was interviewed in this documentary about New York's "art punk" music scene. • 2005 – Everything Is Illuminated – In Liev Schreiber's directorial debut, which stars Elijah Wood, the role of Alexander Perchov was played by Eugene Hütz. It includes cameo appearances by other Gogol Bordello members in the train scene. • 2006 – The Pied Piper of Hützovina – Documentary by Pavla Fleischer about a road trip she and Eugene Hütz took to Ukraine to trace his roots. • 2006 – Wristcutters: A Love Story – "Eugene", played by American actor Shea Whigham, is partly based on Eugene Hütz, whose music ("Through the Roof and Underground", "Occurrence on the Border", and "Huliganjetta") is featured in the film as that recorded by the character's old band. Contrary to the belief that he has received no credit for this, the film credits show the copyrights for both Gogol Bordello songs, as well as giving thanks to Eugene multiple times throughout the credit roll. • 2008 – Filth and Wisdom – The entire band appeared in this independent film directed by Madonna. Eugene Hütz is the protagonist. Madonna also allowed Eugene to add his own dialogue into the script. • 2008 – Gogol Bordello Non-Stop – The development of the band was documented in this film directed by Margarita Jimeno. It follows the band's rise from underground legends to international fame from 2001 to 2007. • 2009 – Larger Than Life in 3D – Live High-def digital concert footage shot in stereoscopic 3-D at the Austin City Limits festival in October 2009. • 2009 – Live From Axis Mundi: Professionally recorded live concert footage shot in New York. • 2011 – Grain: Short film, 'Against the Nature' appears on the credits. • 2013 – 'Not a crime' Grimm Season 2 Episode 18 "Volcanalis". Adalind Shade arrives at Rom camp • 2017 – "American Wedding" Fargo Season 3 Episode 2 "The Principle of Restricted Choice" closing credits • 2017 – "Risky Bismuth" The Tick Season 1 Episode 10 "Trans Continental Hustle" closing credits • 2018 – “I Would Never Wanna Be Young Again” intro plays during monster wedding scene in Hotel Transylvania 3 • 2018 - "Through the Roof and Underground" plays in the closing credits of Smuggling Hendrix • 2023 – "Scream of My Blood: A Gogol Bordello Story" is a documentary about Gogol Bordello. • 2024 – Multiple Gogol Bordello songs, including "Start Wearing Purple" and "American Wedding", appear in the score of the first season of the DC Comics animated series Creature Commandos. The band also appeared as a cameo during the episode The Tourmaline Necklace, in a flashback sequence, while playing "American Wedding". == Members ==

Details Members of Gogol Bordello come from many places around the world. Timeline ==Discography==

Albums • Voi-La Intruder (1999) • Multi Kontra Culti vs. Irony (2002) • Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike (2005) • Super Taranta! (2007) • Trans-Continental Hustle (2010) • Моя Цыганиада (2011) • Pura Vida Conspiracy (2013) • Seekers and Finders (2017) • Solidaritine (2022) • We Mean It, Man! (2026) EPs • East Infection (2005) Compilations • Punk Rock Strike Vol. 4 (2003) • 2005 Warped Tour Compilation (2005) • 2006 Warped Tour Compilation (2006) • Gypsy Beats and Balkan Bangers (2006) • The Rough Guide to Planet Rock (2006) • 2007 Warped Tour Compilation (2007) ==References==