Bohemian Nights is a dynamic and highly engaging world music duo featuring violin virtuoso Ernie Gruner and accordionist/singer Phil Carroll. Specialising in Roving Entertainment and Interactive performances, they transform events into unforgettable experiences with vibrant Gypsy, Klezmer, Middle Eastern, French, Italian, Russian, jazz and tango music.
From soulful café melodies to high-energy dance tunes, Bohemian Nights create atmosphere, movement and authentic cultural flair at Festivals, Shopping Centres, Public Events, Weddings, Corporate Entertainment and Promotions.
Bohemian Nights are masters of the European tradition of serenading — moving seamlessly among guests, performing at tables, taking requests and drawing crowds into the performance. Their interactive style makes them ideal for:
Roving Entertainment for Festivals and Street Events
Engaging performances in Shopping Centres
Public Events and Multicultural Celebrations
Elegant and romantic Weddings
Sophisticated Corporate Entertainment
Product launches and branded Promotions
Their performances are immersive, spontaneous and visually striking — creating memorable moments that enhance audience experience and increase event impact.
Ernie Gruner specialises in Jewish and Klezmer music.
Phil Carroll specialises in Middle Eastern traditions and accordion performance.
Both artists have studied overseas and bring authenticity and depth to every event. They also perform and record in respected ensembles including Klezmeritis, Yalla! and Flirting Mazurkas.
Bohemian Nights have appeared at major events including:
National Folk Festival
National Multicultural Festival
Wellington Folk Festival
Dunedin Folk Festival
Christchurch Jazz Festival
They have also held a one-year residency at The Block Arcade in Melbourne and performed at major corporate venues and cultural celebrations across Australia and New Zealand.
Whether roving through a busy shopping precinct, energising a festival crowd, or creating atmosphere at a corporate gala or wedding reception, Bohemian Nights deliver:
Authentic world music traditions
Interactive audience engagement
Flexible formats — stage show or roving performance
Professional presentation and reliability
Strong visual presence and musical versatility
Bohemian Nights bring passion, flair and world-class musicianship to Festivals, Shopping Centres, Public Events, Weddings, Corporate Entertainment and Promotions — creating vibrant, interactive experiences that elevate any occasion.
Quotes
"Your music and your general professionalism played a big part in creating the perfect party atmosphere, fun for all concerned. Everyone had a great time, you were both so easy to deal with and the breadth of your repertoire is truly amazing!" Alison Richards - Birthday Party,
"You guys were, as always, great entertainment. You are so much more than a couple of musicians - you have such exuberance and the music you play is evocative of all sorts of memories, travels, times past etc. We all loved your playing - thankyou. " - 60th birthday client who saw us again at Budapest Restaurant
a fantastic concert in Welly last night. French, Turkish, Gypsy, Klezmer ...... Loads of enthusiasm, brilliant musicality.Go see. slan Sue Ikin (director Wellington Folk Festival)
Your performance added immeasurably to the event - it put everyone in a fantastic party mood. Mary Lou Jelbart - fortyfivedownstairs.
It was a fantastic concert, what a way to start the series, people are still raving about it all over town. Anna Shaw WANAKA New Zealand Tour
It was a pleasure to see you again and enjoy your fabulous concert; we had a lot of positive feedback. Mathilda Schorer PUKEHOE New Zealand Tour
Thank you so so much for the wonderful music the other night. It was perfect for the night and I am glad that I put off my party that extra month so that you guys would be back to play. A lot of people commented on how fantastic the music and the dancing was, it lifted everything in a swirl of fabulous atmosphere. Bagryana Popov
"dazzled, and entertained- these guys knew how to do the biz, with Klezmer, jazz, gypsy, tango, and a bit of classical thrown into the mix." -Wellington NZ folk festival
"Played with sensitivity and humor, the music generated an energy that could only be expressed through dancing" Wyreena Arts Centre
"Awesome performance" Greymouth NZ
"Bloody great night" Wellington Folk Club NZ
"Great to see people so passionately involved in keeping alive such colorful musical traditions....their music speaks to everyone" Penguin Club NZ
Repertoire
We take requests!!!
Jazz/Swing
Jewish
German
Classical
Anglo/Folk
French
Greek
Gypsy/Russian
Italian
Latin
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| Summary | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sound system $75 extra Travel fee outside metro CBD add parking Soft drink refreshments. Meal if 3 hours or more |
1-2h | Start From $640.00 | Send Enquiry |
Sound system $75 extra Travel fee outside metro CBD add parking Soft drink refreshments. Meal if 3 hours or more |
3h | Start From $765.00 | Send Enquiry |
Sound system $75 extra Travel fee outside metro CBD add parking Soft drink refreshments. Meal if 3 hours or more |
4 hrs | Start From $960.00 | Send Enquiry |
