Top Photo:
From left to right: Zoï Doehrer, Terran Doehrer, Jutta Distler, Velizar Shumanov.
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Middle Photo:
Zoï Doehrer - cornet, Terran Doehrer - guitar, Jutta Distler - mandolin.
Photo by Dan Tong.
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Bottom Photo:
Jutta Distler - violin, Terran Doehrer - guitar.
Photo by Dan Tong.
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Euro Roots World Music (tm)
Entertainment that connects!
Flexible Sizing
Sized to client’s preference.
From a duet to six players.
Bigger bands available.
Unique sound
Trio plays eight instruments:
Mandolin, Violin, Greek Baglama, Guitar,
Bulgarian Flute, Trumpet, Percussion,
Ocarina, with two singing voices.
Additional players / instrumentation:
Acoustic Bass / Tuba, Accordion,
Trombone, and Drums.
(847) 864-1022
10 AM to 4 PM Central Standard Time
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P.O. Box 6473
Evanston, IL 60204-6473 U.S.A.
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Klezmer, Greek, Balkan, Gypsy (Rom), French, Scandinavian, Swing, Dixieland, and more ...
This accessible group offers an interactive mini-tour of twenty Euro-American cultures in an engaging, energetic, and family-friendly manner. All while playing acoustic instruments at as low a volume level as a setting permits.
Proven Crowd Pleasers
These skilled players make sure folks connect with the exciting roots music presented. Audience members are encouraged to drum along on the band’s percussion. When feasible, folks are led through simple circle and line dances. The entire family, from toddlers to seniors, gets to join in the wholesome fun!
Experienced
Since 1990 they’ve pleased audiences at fests, concerts, corporate events, and private parties in Europe, Canada, and across the U.S.A. Schools and libraries are especially happy to sponsor the Hi-Dukes’s unique interactive educational program.
Like Ten Bands Rolled Into One
The sound of one tune can be very different from the next because the Hi-Dukes are multi-instrumentalists. Jutta Distler plays mandolin, violin, Greek baglama, guitar, and sings. Terran Doehrer plays a Balkan flute, percussion, guitar, ocarina, penny whistle, and sings. Both teach dance. Other instruments that can be added to the core duet are accordion, upright bass, trombone, and percussion. Dance ensemble is available.
Rooted
The Hi-Dukes come from and play within various ethnic communities: Danish, Jewish, Greek, Hispanic, Irish, and Bulgarian, reflecting American diversity. (Great for 4th of July events!) This band knows how to reach all audiences, regardless of age or background.