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Yuri Lemeshev

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Yuri Lemeshev
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Yuri Lemeshev (born 1954[1] or 1955[2]) is an American accordion player and former member of gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello.[3][4]

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Yuri Lemeshev in 2015

Biography

Lemeshev was born on the island of Sakhalin, RSFSR, Soviet Union.[5][2] In 1989 he emigrated to the United States. He became popular in the East Village of New York City for his performances in bistros, wearing various hats and wigs.[6] He has shared the stage and recorded with Nicole Renaud, Greg Wall, Mary Wooten, and Matt Darriau, and worked in a trio called Tridruga with bassist Tony Scherr and guitarist Brad Shepik.[7] In 2001, he joined Gogol Bordello,[2] leaving the band in 2013.[8]

He started a duo with theremin player Pamelia Kurstin in 2007.

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Discography

  • Yuri Lemeshev Solo – Live at Jules (Tillotson, 1995)
  • Tridruga (Love Slave, 2000)

References

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