http://ipraudio.interlochen.org/Caravan_of_Thieves.mp3
A band called Caravan of Thieves is performing at the Good Work Collective Thursday night in Traverse City. They call themselves "Gypsy Singing Serenading Firebreathing Circus Freaks."
The act is a high-energy band that plays in a gypsy-jazz style with a really bouncing rhythmic guitar sound. And it's a real feel-good sound with sing-alongs, hand-clapping and beating on stuff. They use steamer trunks, trash cans, hubcaps and even the floor as percussion instruments.
They wear vintage clothing and crazy hats and look like a ragtag comedic novelty band from the 30s. They sound that way, too. And none of the instruments are electric. Listen to the audio above for samples.
One of the co-founders of Caravan of Thieves, Fuzz Sangiovanni, says that's one of the things he likes best about the band.
Fuzz says, "It's a little bit of a rebellion against the modern technology. We feel like, maybe we're better off without it."
Fuzz painted the words "Before Electricity" on his guitar.
Caravan of Thieves, from Connecticut, Thursday night at the Good Work Collective in Traverse City's Old Town.
--Brad Aspey