Vopli Vidopliassova presented by Roots and Chords Music & SAMA: Music + Art

Name: Vopli Vidopliassova presented by Roots and Chords Music & SAMA: Music + Art
Start: 2025-07-01T19:30:00-07:00
Location: Tractor Tavern

Schedule

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Tractor Tavern | Seattle, WA

� 40 Years from Ukraine to the World Vopli Vidopliassova 2025 North American Tour For four decades, Vopli Vidopliassova (VV) has been Ukraines ultimate cultural ambassador, with anthems sung by heart by every Ukrainian. As the first Ukrainian band to tour internationally and gain global fame, their music has crossed borders, bringing the spirit of Ukraine to the world through their explosive fusion of punk, rock, and folk.VV has shaped the sound of generations and remains a symbol of Ukrainian identity and resistance. They made history performing at WOMAD, Sziget, Montreux Jazz Festival, Woodstock Poland, and Rock am Ring. Over the years, VV has collaborated with world music icons like Goran Bregović, Manu Chao, and Khaled, continuously pushing boundaries. Their influence is undeniableEugene Htz of Gogol Bordello calls them his musical teachers, a legacy now featured in a recent Gogol Bordello documentary.Beyond his work with Vopli Vidopliassova, Oleg Skrypka is also the founder of Kraina Mriy, one of Ukraines oldest and most influential festivals. A platform for cultural exchange and the development of new Ukrainian artists, Kraina Mriy has also become one of the most credible charity organizations supporting hospitals and other vital Ukrainian causes.� Now, after almost a decade, VV is returning to North America for an explosive tour celebrating 40 years of music, resilience, and cultural revolution! Experience their legendary hits, including Весна (Spring), Танці (Dances), Галя, ходи (Halia, Come Here), Країна мрій (Land of Dreams), Любов (Love), and День народження (Birthday)and be ready for musical surprises!� This tour is more than musicits a mission. Net proceeds from the ticket sales and 100% of the proceeds from charity auction will go directly to support Ukraine, including critical and medical aid through local nonprofit Ukraine Defense Support and Kraina Mriy.Find out more rootsandchordsmusic.comhttp://samamusicarts.org/
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 14 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM