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Bella Koshka formed in Minneapolis, MN in Autumn of 2006 when violinist Hilary Davis and vocalist Laura Boland began composing organic and electronic melodies. In winter of 2007, the pair collaborated with Minneapolis producer Darren Jackson (The Hopefuls and Kid Dakota) on their debut album, "Slow Dancing on the Ocean Floor." Released early 2008, the album is a unique collection of dreamy melancholic lullabies featuring emotionally rich vocals layered with haunting violin arrangements and electronic textures. Matte Franklin [drums], Matt Vannelli [guitar] Tim Ritter [bass guitar] joined Bella Koshka, bringing a dynamic intensity to their live shows. www.bellakoshka.com http://www.myspace.com/bellakoshka .

Based in Glasgow since their formation in 2001, KOSHKA (formerly Kesha) came together as a result of Oleg Ponomarev, Nigel Clark and Lev Atlas’ mutual love of music as diverse as classical, folk, and hotclub. Although no strangers to the big stage, having played to thousands during their respective careers, KOSHKA honed their sound playing intimate shows at Russian Café Cossachok and have rapidly become an in demand world music act. Following the critical success of their first album, Kesha, KOSHKA have recorded sessions for BBC Radio and a second collection, Shara, was released in January 2005. .