The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal at the Starry Plough presents
Kaimera (10 pm) Bela Ruino (8 pm)
Doors: 7 pm; Show 8 til midnight; Tickets: $20 general/$15 students. All ages before 10 pm. 21+ after 10 pm. Food, beer and wine available from the bar until 10 pm.
Kaimera is a thoughtfully crafted ensemble, led by Ryan Feldthouse on oud and violin and Jesse Torre on flamenco guitar. Their music is a fusion of Balkan, Flamenco, Greek, and Turkish influences, creating a layered and beautiful soundscape. With a balance of precision and spontaneity, Kaimera offers an immersive musical experience—perfect for special events, where their performance invites the audience to listen closely and connect.
kaimeramusic.com
Bela Ruino – “beautiful ruin” in Esperanto – is the captivating Romany-inflected goth rock-n-soul project led by dynamic violinist, singer, and songwriter Lila Sklar. With her background in classical violin and training in diverse musical traditions, Lila weaves together influences from the Middle East and the Balkans with traditional popular song structures to create a sound that’s both haunting and electrifying. The band’s performances blend sensuous, dark ballads with stirring torch songs. You’ll hear everything from a soul-stirring Nina Simone song in the 9-count meter of a Macedonian traditional, a Tom Waits tune reimagined with an Armenian folk melody, and Lila’s evocative eastern-flavored originals.
The ensemble includes top-flight musicians including Max Baloian on guitar, Safa Shokrai on acoustic bass, Michael Pinkham on drums and Jill Rogers on guitar and backing vocals, each adding their own magic to this dynamic and eclectic sound.
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