Opening with ‘Break into Your Higher Self’ from ‘Seekers and Finders’, Gogol Bordello dominated the stage with, Guitars, Violin, Bass, Accordion, Backing Singers, Percussion and Drums. All of which were used to great effect, each instrument complimenting and adding to the sound without washing it away. Early renditions of classic tracks ‘Not a Crime’ and ‘Wanderlust King’ propelled the sing-alongs into full momentum, the crowd nearly drowning the band out at points. With the look of basking travellers, the band hyperactively bound across the stage with great energy showing little tire despite this being the last date of their extensive European tour.
The middle of the set featured tracks spanning their extensive discography including songs such as ‘My Companjera’, ‘Alcohol’, ‘Ultimate’ and ‘Trans-Continental Hustle’. Percussionist Pedro Ezaro frequently came to the front to MC along with vocalist Pamela Racine. Lucky Chops also joined the band to provide brass at various points throughout the set. At points the stage seemed like a massive instrumental party with a tight rhythmic backbone keeping the musical madness together. Hutz served as their ringleader and never allowed everything to fall apart or become tedious.
