Eva and the Vagabond Tales

Riverside, CA

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Travels up to 200 miles

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As it Was- Harry Styles Tiki Style Cover

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Train Travelers

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Sea Will Return You

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Sleepwalk- Santo and Johnny

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Overview

A unique eclectic band that plays the timeless and most loved songs from the 1960s- 2020s in a style that blends Americana, western saloon, vintage, and Eastern European folk. "Eva and the Vagabond Tales" always bring the audience an unforgettable and entertaining performance. We focus on creating a vintage atmosphere, beyond just the music, to transport you back in time no matter what the setting or location is. With over 10+ years of experience performing in theaters, wedding venues, art centers, parties, and Downtown Disney, we are confident that we will create a charming show for your event that you will never forget!


Reviews

1 review

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Ryan M.

June 3, 2024
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Great Communication and Performance

Eva and The Vagabond Tales were a trio at our Celebration of Life Event and the perfectly customized what where looking for. Thank you Eva and Vagabond Tales!

Hired as: Folk Band

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English, Russian

Gig length: 40 - 200 minutes

What to expect

We focus on creating a vintage atmosphere, beyond just the music, to transport you back in time no matter what the setting or location is. With over 10+ years of experience performing in theaters, wedding venues, art centers, parties, and Downtown Disney, we are confident that we will create a charming show for your event that you will never forget!

About

Eva & the Vagabond Tales is a music group led by singer-songwriter Eva Mikhailovna (rhythm ukulele, rhythm guitar, piano, and vocals). The songs combine Eastern European folk, vintage pop, and ragtime into a musical melting pot, creating an alluring sound that "transcends time and continents." Building its sound from the foundations of old time music and melancholy storytelling, it bends the laws of traditional songwriting to become a sound all its own.

The group has toured across the Pacific Northwest, sharing the stage with M. Ward, Pompeya, as well as other notable acts. Mikhailovna has worked with Brooklyn based producer Charles Newman (The Magnetic Fields, The Bones of J.R. Jones) on her 2019 full length album, Uncharted Ocean. Mikhailovna’s music has been featured in NPR Variety shows and commercials around the world. Recently her song, "Rose Colored Dreams" was featured in the title credits for comedian Erica Rhodes' comedy special "La Vie En Rhodes," filmed at the Rose Bowl.

Eva & the Vagabond Tales’ live shows feature a variety of unique instrumentation, humorous story telling, occasional tap dancing, and vintage atmosphere. One can find the “antique pop” group serenading crowds at their residency at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA where they can be caught playing their original songs as well as special takes on Disney classics. More recently, Mikhailovna has been touring across the United States and Canada with supergroup Postmodern Jukebox, singing and playing guitar, ukulele, accordion and upright bass. Mikhailovna is endorsed by Kala Brand Music Co.™ and Kyser Musical Products, Inc.

Additional booking notes

We are available as a solo, duo, trio, quartet or 5 piece band.
We have our own sound equipment and can work with the venue's provided PA as well, if one is available.
We are also available as an entirely acoustic band with no amplification.

Past booked events

May 2024

18

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:00pm - 6:00pm

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set list

Folk-turned pop music:
Blinding Lights- The Weeknd
Begging- Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
As It Was- Harry Styles
Various Abba songs

Country Western Music:
You Belong To Me- Patsy Cline
Crazy- Patsy Cline
Hello Mary Lou- Ricky Nelson
Fools Rush In- Ricky Nelson
Are You Lonesome Tonight- Elvis

Oldies/folk songs:
Angel Baby
Sleepwalk- Santo and Johnny
500 Miles- Peter, Paul and Mary
In the Early Morning Rain- Elvis
Wildwood Flower- The Carter Family
I've Just Seen a Face- The Beatles
Little Red Riding Hood
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Oh Mama, am I in Love
Mama Said There'll Be Days Like This
We Belong Together
Goodnight Sweetheart
Blue Moon
Run Around Sue
Don't Worry Baby- The Beach Boys
Those Were the Days

Disney Music:
Hakuna Matata (The Lion King)
You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story)
I Wanna Be Like You (The Jungle Book)
Cruella De Vil (101 Dalmations)
You'll Be In My Heart (Tarzan/ Phil Collins)
A Pirate's Life For Me

We also include a variety of original music and your song requests reworked in a unique vintage folk style!

Influences and inspiration

Patsy Cline
The Beach Boys
Beirut
Carla Morrison
Connie Francis
DeVotchka
Folk Music
1960s music
The Beatles
Accordion music
1950s music
Oldies

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