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March 2023
OBI in Wisconsin: Northland College
Fresh off our time in Grand Marais, we're visiting the good people of Ashland for an evening of Balkan party music at the Alvord Theater at Northland College. Join us for what will be an energetic and vibrant show!
Find out more »April 2023
OBI Celebrates Tapestry
Our pals at Tapestry Folkdance Center are celebrating a milestone birthday, and they're celebrating by featuring some of their favorite musicians for events throughout the year. OBI is looking forward to celebrating 40 years with the International Folkdance Community there in April. We're in for a full night, so bring your dance shoes and a friend, and we'll see you at the party!
Find out more »June 2023
OBI at Ivana Kupala
To celebrate the summer solstice Ukrainian-style as a big community, our pals from Ukrainian Village Band have invited several artists—including OBI—to perform this year for Ivana Kupala, a weekend full of beloved, ancient pagan rituals. Want to make a fabulous flower head wreath and send it downriver for your beloved to capture? How about showing your prowess by jumping over the bonfire? Even if it's good music, dancing, and food you're after, there's plenty to go around! Bring a vyshyvanka…
Find out more »July 2023
A special OBI stories-and-music show at Crooners
We've had several of our fans ask when we'll perform at the illustrious Crooners Supper Club in Fridley, and we've had a hard time answering, as the awesome folks at Crooners are very clear that shows there are curated for listening rooms (i.e., no dancing—tricky for a dance-oriented band like ours). So we were excited and a little surprised to receive an enthusiastic invitation to perform inside the Belvedere Tent this summer. But how to handle the no-dancing bit? Well,…
Find out more »OBI at University Lutheran Church of Hope
Join OBI for an intimate outdoor concert at University Lutheran Church of Hope. Set in heart of Dinkytown, the Church of Hope offers a patio setting for OBI to perform and for folks to come by and enjoy. Admission is Free!
Find out more »August 2023
OBI returns to Crooners for music and stories
We had such an incredible audience and great show at our first Crooners Supper Club appearance in July that they quickly asked us back! Please join us for a "listening room special" where OBI members pepper personal stories behind the music we play throughout the set. Even if you came to the July show, you're sure to hear something different in August! We'll be back in the Belvedere tent, which boasts fantastic sound, views, and atmosphere for a truly special…
Find out more »September 2023
OBI on a Stick! Day 1 at the State Fair
You may be wondering, "How has it taken this long for Orkestar Bez Ime to be featured at the Fair?" Well, we don't have a solid answer, but we're thrilled to have been asked—so much so that we're doing it for two days! Join us for our sets at 10:45am (yes, AM!), noon, and 1:15pm on the International Bazaar Stage. We'd love to see you!
Find out more »OBI on a Stick! Day 2 at the Fair
Is there anyone you'd rather spend your Labor Day with than Orkestar Bez Ime? ... ... ... We'll take that as a YES! Join us for our sets at 10:45am, noon, and 1:15pm on the International Bazaar Stage. Let's celebrate the last day of wearing socially acceptable white shoes for the season!
Find out more »November 2023
OBI at Tapestry Fall Dance Party
OBI once again is happy to participate in Tapestry's annual Fall Dance Party. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening with three hours of Balkan Party Music!
Find out more »December 2023
OBI turns 21!
Yes, it's hard to believe, but OBI is turning old enough to drink. We're not quite sure what day we turn 21, but our first official show was in December 2002. So we're throwing a December birthday party, and you're invited! Please join us and our friends from Ukrainian Village Band for a very special evening of celebration, dancing, and general carousing to mark our milestone band birthday. Bring every single friend. We want to see you!
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