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"White Fort's coming to the US"

In 1987, two young Soviet musicians hopped aboard the Trans-Siberian railroad for the 30-hour journey to Novosibirsk. Their goal: To perform at the National Folk Festival. They took it by storm, winning the grand prize for "Best New Band." White Fort, aka "Belyi Ostrog" was born. - http://www.kickstarter.com


"White Fort's coming to the US"

In 1987, two young Soviet musicians hopped aboard the Trans-Siberian railroad for the 30-hour journey to Novosibirsk. Their goal: To perform at the National Folk Festival. They took it by storm, winning the grand prize for "Best New Band." White Fort, aka "Belyi Ostrog" was born. - http://www.kickstarter.com


"Two Siberians on the Road"

it was Jimi Hendrix reincarnated on violin, and Led Zeppelin’s secret Siberian twin on guitar. - galfinit


"Two Siberians on the Road"

it was Jimi Hendrix reincarnated on violin, and Led Zeppelin’s secret Siberian twin on guitar. - galfinit


"crazy Siberian guys"

“Well, there’s a liquor store just two streets down,” enthused Yuriy. “And they have… everything.” - Yelena Akopian


"crazy Siberian guys"

“Well, there’s a liquor store just two streets down,” enthused Yuriy. “And they have… everything.” - Yelena Akopian


"Two Siberians Arrive Out of Nowhere"

Artyom Yakushenko (electric violin) and Yuri Matveyez (electric guitar) are literally the Two Siberians. The talented gents hail from the vast and ruggedly beautiful land of Siberia, essentially Out of Nowhere. Indeed their name and the title of the CD tell some of the story. The pair that used to entertain all walks of life at photographers exhibitions and the like for shots of vodka now have their own album to boast of on the award winning Heads Up International label. - Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck


"OUT OF NOWHERE"

Buy TWO SIBERIANS (????? ?????? / WHITE FORT) Out of Nowhere Music - progarchives.com


"OUT OF NOWHERE"

Buy TWO SIBERIANS (????? ?????? / WHITE FORT) Out of Nowhere Music - progarchives.com


"OUT OF NOWHERE"

Buy TWO SIBERIANS (????? ?????? / WHITE FORT) Out of Nowhere Music - progarchives.com


"OUT OF NOWHERE"

Buy TWO SIBERIANS (????? ?????? / WHITE FORT) Out of Nowhere Music - progarchives.com


"OUT OF NOWHERE"

Buy TWO SIBERIANS (????? ?????? / WHITE FORT) Out of Nowhere Music - progarchives.com


"Two Siberians: Five Free Albums and a Live Video"

It's a good thing I don't speak Russian, or I'd be screaming "Are you nuts?" - MARK SABBATINI


"Two Siberians: Five Free Albums and a Live Video"

It's a good thing I don't speak Russian, or I'd be screaming "Are you nuts?" - MARK SABBATINI


"*Album Review-6/8*"

"Speed violin & unplugged guitar create a gypsy/metal sound that bring on the adrenaline rush. - http://nywaste.com


"*Album Review-6/8*"

"Speed violin & unplugged guitar create a gypsy/metal sound that bring on the adrenaline rush. - http://nywaste.com


"Two Siberians: Out of Nowhere (2005)"

Out of Nowhere and from the unlikeliest of origins, violinist Artyom Yakushenko and guitarist Yuri Matveyev, the musicians who comprise Two Siberians, prove that music is universal and transcends artificial borders. - JOHN KELMAN


"Irkutsk"

"Perfect teamwork, mutual understanding, gone beyond the level of words, onto some kind of internal vibrations." - NME


"Irkutsk"

"Perfect teamwork, mutual understanding, gone beyond the level of words, onto some kind of internal vibrations." - NME


Discography

1995: Peculiar Reality (LP, Russia.)
1996: Ancient Cave (LP, Russia. This and all subsequent albums released in Russia were released under the band name "Belyi Ostrog," the Russian words for White Fort).
1997: Forgotten Name (LP, Russia)
2000: Out of the Woods (Demo CD, USA. This album was released under the band name "Two Siberians")
2001: My Green Love (Ballet score, Russia)
2002: Two from Siberia (LP, Russia)
2002: Next 2 (TV series soundtrack, Russia)
2003: Next 3 (TV series soundtrack, Russia)
2004: Two Kings (LP, Russia)
2005: Out of Nowhere (LP, USA. This album was released under "Two Siberians")
2005: 6/8 (LP, Russia)
2006: Duke of Montenegro (Film soundtrack, Russia)
2011: Two Kings (LP, USA)
2012: 6/8 (LP, USA)

White Fort's music streams online at Pandora and LastFM.

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Bio

Irkutsk, Siberia, is 150 miles north of Mongolia and home to the most exciting instrumental duo to hit the music scene in quite some time—the Two Siberians.

The musicianship of Artyom Yakushenko (electric violin) and Yuri Matveyev (electric guitar) is exceptional and their sound is unique. Renowned throughout Russia and Eastern Europe, performing is in their blood: Artyom’s father, Yevgeny Yakushenko, is the “Father of Siberian Rock” and Yuri’s parents are professional folk dancers.

Yuri himself, when he was just thirteen, won the Russian National Competition in Folk Dancing. But it was the guitar that his uncle played while he danced that captivated him. Unable to afford a guitar, he attempted to build his own, repeatedly, until his uncle finally gave him his own prized instrument. Artyom, as a young child, fell in love with a violin case and wouldn’t let go…until he was finally provided the violin. Soon after, he became a child prodigy.

Yuri and Artyom met while attending the Irkutsk Art Academy. They experimented with the various musical idioms that found their way to Siberia from the different corners of the world until they finally arrived at a blend that defies categorization.

Their concert debut was at a festival in Novosibirsk, Siberia, where they won the award for “Best Original Artists,” but officials at The Irkutsk Academy were appalled. Rock and jazz were not considered appropriate repertoire for the violin, and Artyom was suspended. To complete his degree, Artyom was warned to focus strictly on his classical studies, and he agreed to do so until the day he graduated. A promise not adhered to.

Yuri and Artyom would meet privately and rehearse together for hours at a time, weeks and months on end—which resulted in an amazingly tight hookup between the two musicians; and the pure joy of being able to play together found its way into their writing.

Upon Artyom’s graduation, he and Yuri hit the Trans-Siberian Railway and their legend has been rapidly unfolding ever since. After garnering tremendous acclaim throughout Siberia, they borrowed money to travel six time zones to Moscow to make a stand—and succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. They then borrowed money to come to New York—another dream. They played in the middle of Times Square to astounded residents and tourists alike. They so impressed an ABC Nightline producer that they were filmed for a Nightline segment.

11-time Grammy winner Michael Brecker heard the Siberians and joined the club of staunch supporters. As a result, the Two Siberians played at a couple of festivals in the U.S., including at New York City’s famed Lincoln Center. It was alternately reported that Yuri and Artyom “Blew the roof off the stage,” or “…had the crowd on its feet hollering for more” and “…sold 100 demo CDs in the wink of an eye.” The buzz was growing. As an unannounced opening act at Tanglewood, they sold out their cache of 125 CDs immediately after having played to just 700 concertgoers. Siberian heat.

AWARDS

--First Place, 2011 International Songwriting Competition (Instrumental category).

--Musician of the Year 2012, RAW Portland Artists Showcase.

--Grand Prize winner, Tom Jackson Song Makeover contest on Broadjam, March 2012.

--Fusion Song of the Month on Broadjam.com, Nov. 2011.

--Crowd Favorite Award, Rochester International Jazz Festival, 2003.

--Golden Mask Award (Russian national music and theater award) for their Children's Theater score, "Winter's Tale," 2003.

--Golden Mask Nomination for their ballet, "My Green Love," 2000.