Eva & the Vagabond Tales is a music group that combines Eastern European folk, vintage pop, and old western into a musical melting pot, creating an alluring sound that "transcends time and continents." It builds on the foundations of old time music and melancholy storytelling, bending the laws of traditional songwriting to become a sound all its own.
The live shows feature a variety of unique instrumentation, humorous story telling, occasional tap dancing, and vintage atmosphere. One can often find the “antique pop” group serenading crowds at Downtown Disney, where they can be caught playing their original songs as well as special takes on Disney classics. More recently, Mikhailovna toured across the United States with supergroup Postmodern Jukebox, singing and playing guitar, ukulele, accordion and upright bass.
Mikhailovna collaborated with producer Charles Newman (The Magnetic Fields, The Bones of J.R. Jones) on her last two full-length albums and is currently recording a fourth album in Los Angeles. The music has been featured in NPR Variety shows and commercials around the world. 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.
Mikhailovna is endorsed by Kala Brand Music Co.™ and Kyser Musical Products, Inc.
"Some of the songs feel like a personal experience, and some are like adventures from another time or another place."- David Fleming, NPR 2019 READ FULL BIO
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"Some of the songs feel like a personal experience, and some are like adventures from another time or another place."
- David Fleming, NPR 2019
"artist Eva and the Vagabond Tales is a breath of fresh air for Folk music. It’s hard to say who or what she sounds like, which is extremely refreshing and gives hope that in an age where we think we have heard it all, maybe we haven’t. With several music releases under her belts, Eva has found a way to break barriers as a rising artist and got the attention and support of NPR - cementing her as an artist with something real to give to our ears."
-Buzz Music, 2019
"This is the kind of artistry that continues to bring us back for more folk music. The lyrics are poetic, the strings are enchanting, and the overall production is really at that next level we crave."
-EarToTheGround Music, 2019
"... a sweet slice of indie-folk (with banjo!)." -
-Americana UK, 2019
"Pulling from ragtime and old world folk music, California troupe Eva and the Vagabond Tales unspool their journey with colorful, delicate threads... sings Eva Mikhailovna, whose sadness sculpts a rather cinematic sea adventure. Banjo twirls as if on a seaside carousel, awaiting a new beginning that just crests the horizon, and as the light bounces from the bow, the pain is washed way in foamy stripes."
-B-Sides & Badlands, 2019
"..You soon realize that she is a sophisticated songwriter, bandleader, and entertainer who has assembled a stellar group of musicians. The upbeat, complex and addictive music they produce, combined with Eva’s sparkling eyes, sweet smile, and an endless supply of funny and sometimes self-deprecating stories kept the audience singing, clapping, and laughing from first note to last.
-Patrick O'Heffernan, Artistic Echoes UK, 2019
“The Sea Will Return You” is an intriguing song title and the video transforms it beautifully into images."
-GlamGlare, 2019
"The sound and vibe that EVT create is so inviting. Their sad, melancholy music reminds me of a time that only exists in my imagination. That’s the beauty I’ve found in their style: it makes me paint not only a picture in my head, but a TIME in my head. I can’t think of many other artists that do that for me."
- Thomas Lee, The Frontloader Sessions, 2014
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Eva & the Vagabond Tales performs as a full 5 piece band, consisting of accordion, upright bass, guitars, percussion and lead vocals by Eva Mikhailovna. Four piece, three piece, duo and solo acts are also available.
CONTACT:
(951) 263-8216
EMAIL: thevagabondtales@gmail.com