Umka & Bro  Press Material
Recorded at San Francisco's Closer Studios in May 2009, this limited edition LP by the veteran, post-Soviet underground band Umka & Bro features striking new versions of 10 songs spanning two decades. Umka (Russian slang for "clever girl") started writing songs in the 80's. After making some early recordings she took a break to finish her Ph.D. in early Soviet avant-garde poetry. Umka"s cassettes spread widely, and upon returning to music, she found herself an instant and slightly bewildered celebrity. Her list of influences grew to include Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan and others. After releasing nearly 20 CDs (not counting the DIY ones) with her band Bronevichok (Little Armored Car), Umka realized her long-time dream of releasing a vinyl LP after a chance encounter with Porto Franco Records.

Read "The True Story Of My Life Written By Myself In Bad English" by Umka.
The Band: 
Umka - voice
Boris Kanunnikov - guitars, voice
Misha Trofimenko - bass, voice
Boris Markov - drums, percussion, voice
Albums 
Closer Sessions
February 16 - Newsletter and New Release...
Seth Augustus and Mitch Marcus Quintet drop new albums today...
Porto Franco Records at SXSW!...
March 17-22, you will find us in Austin, Texas at booth 216....
 (Mark Growden) (Saint Judas)
Saint Judas San Francisco album release series
 03/11 —  Porto Franco Art Parlor
 8pm door, 8:30 show | $15-99 Buy now
 (Mark Growden) (Saint Judas)
Saint Judas San Francisco album release series
 03/12 —  Porto Franco Art Parlor
 8pm door, 8:30 show | $15-99 Buy now
Porto Franco on Pirate Cat Radio 87.9FM ~Download
 Live: 09/06/2009 (44:21)
 (The Nice Guy Trio) (Here Comes... The Nice Guy Trio)
KPFA 94.1 "Hear & Now" with The Nice Guy Trio ~Download
 Live: 10/29/2009 (2:00:00)
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