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Tom Hagerman (of Devotchka) w/ Pee Pee
Best known as a member of both DeVotchKa and the Denver Gentlemen, accordionist/violinist Tom Hagerman recently released his first solo album, The Breakfast Playground. Named for a childrens playground at a Denver mall, the album showcases Hagermans diverse talents through original instrumentals performed almost entirely on his own. Like the music of DeVotchKa, Hagermans songs have a dramatic, cinematic quality, inviting listeners on a journey. The train noises that open So Tired lead into a Eastern European melody that makes you think youve just stepped off the train in Budapest. The swirling mix of accordion, violin, and piano on songs like Twice Told Tale, Home Again, and Charlotte Mittnacht (which DeVotchKa fans may recognize from their 2004 album, How It Ends) call to mind Yann Tiersens Amelie soundtrack. The Breakfast Playground draws you into a world where toy pianos and childrens voices mingle with soaring violin figures and accordion rhythms. Definitely a world worth escaping (and listening) to. ---www.letspolka.com
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LocationHodi's Halfnote
167 N College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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