Gypsy Music at RenFest...

You may have guessed by now that music from the east and belly dancing are minor hobbies around here. Hanging around belly dancing has always been a hobby going back to the days when those guys from Doches moved to Austin formed a band and came back and played bringing with them a belly dancing troupe, The Thundalations. I can remember that name but I can't remember the bands name, that was 20 odd years ago. In fact I can't remember the name of the group pictured here and this was last week.Never fear, I did the middle age guy thing and bought their DVD. If I can find it I'll know the name.

These guys were Russian gypsies.

Gypsy fiddle.

Lots of drumming.

Those belt things they wear, some call them koochie. I bought one at the fest, it's Afghan, made from old coins, chrome hub caps, any metal that would melt. Maybe I'll wear it at my next gig.