Oregon Music News

Igor

The Red Elvises were quick to get the party started this Wednesday night at the Annex in Bend. As the colorful band mounted the small stage, frontman Igor urged the shy concertgoers scattered around the room forward proclaiming The Red Elvises to be a dance band that preferred their fans up close and personal.  The dimly lit venue immediately became more intimate with everyone bouncing off one another to the band’s engaging, upbeat rock songs.

No opening acts were necessary as the group’s eclectic mix of musicians alone were as entertaining as any long line-up.  Seasoned performers Igor (lead vocals/guitarist) and Oleg (keyboard/accordion/vocals) brought their beloved humor and over 15 years of experience in exceptional showmanship.  Drummer Tina showed up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.  Being with the band only three weeks, she brought a freshness and enthusiasm and eagerly chatted it up with fans between their two sets.

Milka

Guitarist and vocalist Milka exemplified the bad-ass rocker chick persona, captivating the audience with her voice and red-hot stage presence.  The group was complete with Kfir on bass and Adam taking over drums for the second set, while Tina danced at the merchandise table in the back, selling shirts and CDs with a wink and a smile.

The show began with a burst of energy and the excitement didn’t let up throughout the almost three hour performance.  Complete with conga lines and a five-man drum solo, Igor and the Red Elvises delivered the life-affirming fun fans have come to expect.

Check out some live footage from the show. Come out to enjoy their rock when they return to Oregon on St. Patrick’s Day playing Dante’s in Portland and then Eugene on the 18th at John Henry’s.

Watch “I Wanna See You Belly Dance” live from Bend: