Vagabond Opera
Punk band from Portland, OR · formed 2002
Bohemian Operatic Steampunk Cabaret from Portland, OR
- cabaret
- circus
- circus punk
- dark cabaret
- Gypsy
- Shows on record
- 9
- Rooms played
- 3
- Cities
- 3
- Releases
- 6
- Last show
- Jun 28, 2014The Shakedown
About
Vagabond Opera is a band from Portland, OR, formed in 2002, tagged cabaret, circus, circus punk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2007 to 2014, across 3 rooms in 3 cities.
- Vagabond Opera formed in 2002 — MusicBrainz
- Eric Stern: member — MusicBrainz
- Vagabond Opera has 4 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2003–2011 — MusicBrainz
- Vagabond Opera has 21485 listeners on Last.fm — Vagabond Opera on Last.fm
- Vagabond Opera has released 6 recordings between 2002 and 2011 — Vagabond Opera on Discogs
- Vagabond Opera has 9 followers on Genius — Vagabond Opera on Genius
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
9 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20071 show
- 20083 shows
- 20091 show
- 20101 show
- 20122 shows
- 20141 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2014 | The Shakedown · BellinghamHeadlinerwith Lonebird, Jason Webley | Headliner | Lonebird, Jason Webley |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Wonder Ballroom · PortlandHeadlinerwith Abney Park | Headliner | Abney Park |
| Feb 17, 2012 | WOW Hall · EugeneHeadlinerwith Mood Area 52 | Headliner | Mood Area 52 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | WOW Hall · EugeneHeadlinerwith Jason Webley | Headliner | Jason Webley |
| May 22, 2009 | WOW Hall · EugeneHeadlinerwith Mood Area 52, Razia | Headliner | Mood Area 52, Razia |
| Nov 22, 2008 | WOW Hall · EugeneSupportwith Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Bad Mitten Orchestra | Support | Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Bad Mitten Orchestra |
| Nov 1, 2008 | Wonder Ballroom · PortlandSupportwith Jason Webley | Support | Jason Webley |
| Feb 14, 2008 | Wonder Ballroom · PortlandHeadlinerwith Portland Cello Project | Headliner | Portland Cello Project |
| Dec 1, 2007 | WOW Hall · EugeneSupportwith Hillstomp, Port O'Brien, The Cave Singers | Support | Hillstomp, Port O'Brien, The Cave Singers |
Where they play
3 rooms in 3 citiesRooms played most
- WOW Hall · Eugene5 shows
- Wonder Ballroom · Portland3 shows
- The Shakedown · Bellingham1 show
Cities played
- Eugene5 shows
- Portland3 shows
- Bellingham1 show
Live history
9 shows on record- Shows counted
- 9
- First on record
- Dec 2007
- Latest on record
- Jun 2014
Shows per year
- 20071
- 20083
- 20091
- 20101
- 20122
- 20141
Top rooms
- WOW Hall, Eugene · 5
- Wonder Ballroom, Portland · 3
- The Shakedown, Bellingham · 1
Top cities
- Eugene, OR · 5
- Portland, OR · 3
- Bellingham, WA · 1
Often on the bill with: Jason Webley, Mood Area 52, Abney Park, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Hillstomp, Port O'Brien, Portland Cello Project, The Cave Singers
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
6 releases, 2002–2011Sing For Your Lives!
2011 · Album
The Zeitgeist Beckons
2009 · Album
Waltzes, Glitches & Brass: The New Sounds of Vaudeville
2009
Vagabond Opera
2006 · Album
Get on the Train
2003 · Album
Whatyoudo
2002
Lineup
- Eric Stern
Airplay
Lineup history
6 members on record- Ashia Grzesiktenure unknown
- Eric SternOriginal membertenure unknown
- Jason Florestenure unknown
- Mark Burdontenure unknown
- Robin Jacksontenure unknown
- Skip Vonkusketenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Shares members with: Ashia & The Bison Rouge (via Ashia Grzesik), Michael Vlatkovich Ensemblio (via Mark Burdon), The Harvey Rosencrantz Orchestra (via Skip Vonkuske)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Vagabond Opera on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Vagabond Opera on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Vagabond Opera on Genius | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.