Beirut is an American band which was originally the solo musical project of Santa Fe native Zach Condon, and
later expanded into a band. Beirut's music combines elements of indie-rock and world music.
-Wikipedia
From:
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Genres:
Balkan folk, world, indie folk, electronica, baroque pop
Years active:
2006-present
Associated acts:
Alaska in Winter, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, Beirutando, Kidcrash,
Kocani Orkestar, Owen Pallett, The Silent League, Sharon Van Etten
Did You Know:
• Despite their name, Beirut had never performed in Lebanon until they appeared at the Byblos
International Festival in August 2014.
Members:
Zach Condon - trumpet/flugelhorn/ukulele
Nick Petree - drums/percussion/melodica
Paul Collins - electric bass/upright bass
Kyle Resnick - trumpet
Ben Lanz - trombone/sousaphone/glockenspiel
Aaron Arntz - piano/keyboards
Past Members:
Kristin Ferebee - violin
Jason Poranski - guitar/mandolin/ukulele
Heather Trost - violin/viola
Jon Natchez - baritone sax/mandolin/glockenspiel/keyboards
Tracy Pratt - trumpet/euphonium/flugelhorn
Greg Paulus - trumpet
Kelly Pratt - trumpet/french horn/glockenspiel/keyboards
Jared van Fleet - piano
Perrin Cloutier - accordion/cello
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