Hi fans of well-groomed Rock'n'Roll and friends of the sound & style of the 50s.
Under the motto "Music connects", the idea arose to a copilation CD with original compositions of hip bands of the genre, but also of newcomer bands. "Best of Austrian Rock'n'Roll" should set a clear sign of life for the Austrian rock'n'roll & rockabilly scene. Here is a CD that should not be missing in any "plate cabinet". This article in the Picton.place Magazine® lets you take a look behind the scenes, introduce the bands, the release and "where-to-buy" -facts.
The CD is produced under the young record label "The Ridin Dudes Records Austria®". Rene Grohs is responsible for this label. He is also responsible for the idea and initiative for "Best of Austrian Rock'n'Roll".
The Bavarian event platform MZ-Concerts organizes concerts and events in Germany. Her special focus is on recognizing and promoting promising artists and productions not only in Germany but also in Austria.
Another partner who was inspired for this project is Rockabilly international®. CEO Michael Kraus & COO René Mirnegg are responsible for the layout and graphic design of the cover. Thanks for that!
The bands at a glance ...
The Ridin' Dudes
The Ridin 'Dudes stand for lived Rockabilly Lifestlye, authentic look on stage, sympathetic interaction with the audience and humorous presentations that win every audience after the first few bars for themselves.
- Ron Glaser - vocals I guitar
- Mika Stokkinen - vocals I guitar
- Leon Weiss - piano I accordion
- Benji Hösel - vocals I bass I kontrabass
- Reini Schwarzinger - drums
Under The Beltline
Back in November 2013 - a former coal mine town located in Upper Austria: Four guys got together to steam up the Rock'n'Roll train again.
- Bernhard Pimmingstorfer
- Peter Pimmingstorfer
- Erich Obal
- Paul Hangler
Crazy Cubes
- Walter J. „Waltschi" Friedinger - Lead Vocals / Piano / Rhythm Guitar
- Roman „Romschy" Knapp - Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
- Peter „Pete" Thalguter - Double Bass / Backing Vocals
- Karl „Charly" Brandstetter - Drums / Backing Vocals
Johnny Favourit
The List of the musical influences of this band reads like the Kamasutra of a guitar freak: Brian Setzer, Stray Cats, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, ... no more to say:
MAXIMUM ROCK*N*ROLL/ROCKABILLY
- Johnny Favourit'- Vox, all Guitars
- Richard Favourit' - Double Bass, E-Bass, Backing Vox
- Balazs Favourit' - Drums, Backing Vox
Chilli & the Baracudas
Web: www.facebook.com/Chilli-the-Baracudas-166551629935/
The Jailhouse Dogs
Constantin "Co" Luger is not a blank slate on the Austrian music scene, a trained singer and multi-instrumentalist performing in numerous formations and as a presenter in Europe and the US His rock 'n' roll band "The Jailhouse Dogs" captivates with earthy vintage Sound and a huge repertoire.
- Constantin Luger - Vocals, Guitar
- Florian Gansrigler - Guitar
- Sebastian Luger - Bass
- Gerhard Moser -Drums
Andy Lee Lang
We do not need to waste too much time talking about this exceptional pianist, the "Ambassador of Rock'n'Roll". The list of worldwide appearances and awards is endless. For "The Best of Austrian Rock'n'Roll" he gives us the saxophonist Big Jay McNeely the honor.
Web: www.andyleelang.at
Lee's Revenge
Lee's Revenge founded in 2000. A Rockabilly Rock'n'Roll band that has led to today's format after several changes. Hard & Wild - that´s our style!!!
- Daniel Seehofer "Captain Dan" - Vocals / Rhtm.Git
- René Hömling "Duke" - Lead Git. / Backvocals
- Manfred Taibl "Fred" - Upright Bass / Backvocals
- Thomas Wagreich "Tom" - Drums
The Rockabulls
Since 1999, the four Salzburgers between Boden- and Lake Neusiedl in Austria and the adjoining Bavarian region touring tirelessly back and forth.
- Norbert Philippitsch - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
- Peter Philippitsch - Kontrabass, Vocals
- Hansi Stangassinger - Drums, Vocals
- Erwin Reiter - Drums
- Christian Sitte - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocal
Pianofrizz & friends
A striking voice, a driving piano, a powerful double bass, an emotionally charged drums - honest and strong, filled with passion and musical passion.
All together experienced musicians tuned from head to toe on the original boogie and rock'n'roll sound.- Nemrava Friedrich (Pianofrizz) - Piano/Voc/Songwriting
- Peter Thalguter - Bass
- Karl "Charly" Brandstette - Drums
Web: www.pianofrizz.com
The Juke Joint Royals
Double bass, drums and piano form the pounding ground on which the three-part brass section delivers a duel with the guitar. The piano-playing frontman "The Emperor" Erich Herbst brings the dance floor to a boil in a very short time and the audience only wants one thing: dancing, dancing, dancing! The band loves the stage, the audience and the emotions.
The Wicked Wildcats
The humor and the love of music are expressed in the diversity of the show. Groovy rhythms are played around by a lot of instruments like: banjo, dobro, lapsteel, guitar, fiddle, ukulele, contrabass, drums u.v.m. This vocal troupe does not miss anything that is fun and inspired to dance.
With their extravagant show, the Wicked Wildcats have made a name for themselves far beyond the borders of Austria. Several times the band has received national and international awards.
- Kitty "Bad Cat" Lynx - voc, git, ukulele, sax
- Curly "Kid" Cat - drums, percussion
- Ruby "Red" Cat - voc, fiddle
- "Big" Frank Lion - voc, lapsteel, banjo, git, mandolin, harp, dobro)
- Duke Mc. Evans - voc, bass, double bass
- Reverend Evil - voc, git
King Lui
"King Lui" has become an insider tip when it comes to unmistakable live music performance.
Armed with an unmistakable grating voice, the pounding rhythm in the nape of the neck, and a great dose of humor on stage, this act thrills with a driving, rough, slightly different sound.
Don't talk it - walk it !
Best of Austrian Rock'n'Roll
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