Participants


Vadim Astrakhan

Moved to the USA in 1991, currently resides in New York / New Jersey.  Translator / singer / guitarist.  Firmly believes that, by translating Vysotsky, he is changing world's culture.  Other than Vysotsky, loves heavy metal and Russian rock, with an occasional nod to dance music.  Also loves hockey, soccer, history, and traveling.

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Yuri Naumov

www.russianblues.com
One of the most acclaimed Russian blues musicians.  Resides in Brooklyn since 1990.  Singer / songwriter / guitarist / producer.  A prominent figure in the "Russian Rock Wave" of 1980s.  Regularly tours in Russia and US.  Plays one of a kind nine-string electric / acoustic guitar.


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Dmitry Berlinsky

www.dmitriberlinsky.com
A world-famous violinist, performed and recorded with major orchestras worldwide, winner of numerous international violin awards (Michigan / New York).  On "SSSS" performed on "Robin Hood" (violin).




John Macaluso

www.johnmacaluso.com
A world famous rock drummer, performed and recorded with YNGWIE MALSTEEN, JORN, ARK, RIOT, TNT, and many others (New York).  On "SSSS" performed on "War in the Mountains" (drums, mix) and "Ships" (drums).  On "Two Fates" performed on "Race to the Horizon" and "Fireride."




Randy Coven

www.myspaces.com/randycoven
An acclaimed bassist, performed and recorded with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JORN, HOLY MOTHER, and many others (New York).  On "SSSS" performed on "Ships" (bass).




Polina Goudieva

www.myspace.com/planetpolina
A singer / songwriter / pianist / producer, primarily in the genre of club / dance / pop.  Worked with Enya, DJ Spooky, and numerous other performers (New York).  Producer and sound engineer on "SSSS."  Contributed to "The Airfight" (mix), "The Ballad of the High Jumper (mix), "Knight's Tale" (keys), "Love in the Age of Renaissance" (keys), "Heavenbound" (keys), "Children of Books" (keys), and "Ships" (mix).  On "Two Fates" mixed "Tale of a Wild Boar."




Thad DeBrock

www.myspace.com/thaddebrock
A professional guitarist, worked with East Village Opera Company and various Broadway productions, including “Spring Awakening” (New York).  On "SSSS" performed on "The One Who Was with Her Before," "The Ballad of the High Jumper," "Caveman's Love," "Knight's Tale" (all – acoustic guitar), "Seven Years of Blue," "Robin Hood," "The Submarine," and "Ships" (all – electric guitar).




Yuri Liakhovitch

www.operatika.com
Drummer for the metal band Operatika (NJ).   On "SSSS" performed on "The Submarine" (drums).




Anton Karnaukh

karnaukh.5forum.net
A guitarist / keyboarder / singer, recorded and performed with a blues band, 95 Blues Berry Way, as well as as a solo act.  Also a frequent performer at the KSP Festivals (Princeton, NJ).  On "SSSS" performed on "The Cab Meter" (acoustic guitar, production, mix), "Everybody's Gone to War," and "Love in the Era of Renaissance" (both – acoustic guitar).





Vladimir Ponomarev

www.95bbw.net
A vocalist / guitarist / keyboarder, recorded and performed with 95 BLUES BERRIES WAY and other acts, a frequent performer at the KSP Festivals (New York).  On "SSSS" performed on "Love in the Age of Renaissance" (piano), "Children of Books," and "Ships" (both – keyboards / orchestral arrangements).  On "Two Fates" performed on "If Your Friend" (accordion) and "A Merry Funeral Song" (piano).  Also performed with Vadim live.




Dmitry Savin

www.facebook.com/pages/Nevermoon/7725148038
A guitarist / bassist, member of folk-rock band NEVERMOON (New York).  On "SSSS" performed on "Robin Hood" (bass).  Also performs with Vadim on live occasions.




Alex Lenner

www.facebook.com/pages/Nevermoon/7725148038
A guitarist / bassist, ex-member of TZEFA and NEVERMOON (New York), presently with INSIDE POCKET.  On "SSSS" performed on "War in the Mountains" (electric guitar, five-string bass) and "The Submarine" (five-string bass).  Also played with Vadim live.




Misha Leder

 

An accordionist (New York).  On "SSSS" performed on "Everybody's Gone to War" (accordion).




Eugene Sakirsky

www.garmoshka.com
A vocalist / guitarist / comedian / concert promoter (New York).  On "SSSS" performed on "The Airfight" (vocal).




Lex Plotnikoff

www.lexplotnikoff.com
The guitar, keyboards, music, lyrics, arrangements, and artwork of one of Russia's most unique bands, MECHANICAL POET, sadly now defunct (Moscow, Russia).  Contributed his great talents to "Two Fates" on "Tale of a Wild Boar" (orchestral arrangements, production).




Leonid Verman

www.stalwart.ru
A guitarist / bassist / keyboard player, member of a death band STALWART (St. Petersburg, Russia).  On "Two Fates" performed rhythm / solo guitar on "Race to the Horizon," "Fireride," "Death Convoy," and "Two Fates".




Anton Shaburov

www.uralcons.org
A conductor of Ural State Conservatory Symphonic Orchestra, conductor of "Globalis" Orchestra, professor in Ural College of Music (Yekaterinburg, Russia).  On "Two Fates" arranged and conducted on "He Didn't Return from the Battle."




Josh Salant

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mobius/149025368490904
A drummer / sound engineer, member of the modern rock band MOBIUS (New York).  On "Two Fates" performed on "Captain Cook" (darbuka drum / recording).




Kirill Komarov

www.kkomarov.ru
A singer / songwriter / poet / blues musician (St. Petersburg, Russia).  On "Two Fates" performed on "Captain Cook" (guitar).



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