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Location : Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil

Band Members :
Eduardo Borém (keyboard, melodica, harmonica and vocals)
André Gonzales (vocals)
Beto Mejía (flute and vocals)
Xande Bursztyn (trombone)
Esdras Nogueira (saxophone)
Paulo Rogério (saxophone)
Renato Rojas (drums)
Fabio Pedroza (bass)
BC (guitar)
Léo Bursztyn (guitar)

Band Biography :
Móveis Coloniais de Acaju had a remarkable performance in the festivals Porão do
Rock and Curitiba Rock Festival (both in 2005) while giving continuity to the
national publicity tour of their debut cd, Idem (2005, Tratore). In Brasilia
alone they sold over two thousand copies in a mere ten days, unprecedented for
an independent band. Idem was produced by Rafael Ramos with an initial release
of three thousand copies and is now currently in its second print. The name of
the band is based on a historical event - a conflict between indigenous peoples
and the Portuguese against the English in the Bananal Island. Just like the
origin of its name, which translates into English as “colonial furniture made of
mahogany-like wood”, the band also has a unique style. Using food analogy, they
have described themselves as a “Bulgarian feijoada”. This is made evident in
their mix of rock and ska influenced by Eastern European rhythms and Brazilian
music. “Móveis Coloniais de Acaju are a sort of intelligent blender that use an
infinity of genres and rhythms without, however, sounding deliberately
‘eclectic’ “, says journalist Hélio Franco (Correio Braziliense, May 13, 2005).
Móveis have found and conquered their place during the last seven years. “The
band started playing in 1998, but only now, after playing in various festivals
and lots of concerts, have they released their CD, which is of such quality that
it guarantees their transition into the big leagues of Brazilian music”, says
Fernando Rosa, journalist and cultural producer. Móveis have played in the
following festivals: Brasília Music Festival (2003), Curitiba Rock Festival
(2005), Bananada (2003 and 2004), and Porão do Rock (2000 and 2005). In concerts
and festivals they have played alongside bands such as: Weezer, Live, Alanis
Morissete, Simple Red, Slackers, and Voodoo Glow Skulls; Desorden Publico
(Venezuela); and the well-known Brazilian bands Charlie Brown Jr, Ultraje a
Rigor, Ira, Pato Fu, Barão Vermelho, Dead Fish, and Los Hermanos. André Gonzáles
(vocals), BC (guitar), Beto Mejía (flute), Eduardo Borém (chromatic harmonica
and melodica), Esdras Nogueira (bass saxophone), Fabio Pedroza (Bass), Leonardo
Bursztyn (guitar), Paulo Rogério (alto saxophone), Renato Rojas (drums), and
Xande Bursztyn (trombone) are Móveis Coloniais de Acaju.