By Peter Bauer on Sunday, 15 April 2018
Category: music

Best of Austrian Rock'n'Roll

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".

We were able to win MZ-Concerts as partner and sponsor for this project. We are very happy about this Austrian-Bavarian cooperation. It's great that this project is already heard and attracted attention beyond the borders of Austria.
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

Web: www.theridindudes.com

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
Web: www.facebook.com/UnderTheBeltline/

Crazy Cubes

Crazy Cubes, a rock'n'roll and rockabilly band well-known throughout Europe for their rousing stageact, has a great repertoire of their own songs, obscure cover versions of long-forgotten rockabilly rarities and wild interpretations of the great rock'n'roll hits alà Great Balls of Fire or Johnny B. Good.
  • 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
Web: www.crazycubes.at

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 
Web: www.johnnyfavourit.com

Chilli & the Baracudas

Chilli & The Baracudas short C & TB or CatB an internationally established scene band and takes care of mood and swinging dance legs wherever she appears. The focus will be mainly on songs from own production in the retro style consisting of a good mix of the genres rockabilly, blues, rock and is self-imposed, a huge breeze Chilli and the covers are vigorously spiced.

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
Web: www.constantin-luger.com

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
Web: www.leesrevenge.com

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 - Drum​s
  • Christian Sitte - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocal
Web: rockabulls.at

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

"Austria's hottest Rhythm and Blues Orchestra"
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.

Web: www.facebook.com/thejukejointroyals/

The Wicked Wildcats

Wicked, which means crazy, wicked - these are the 6 wildcats. An entertaining ramble through a variety of music styles. Wherever they appear there is action and lively music, served in a nostalgic style, seemingly sprung from an Italo-Western.
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
Web: www.wickedwildcats.at

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.

Web: www.facebook.com/King-Luie

Don't talk it - walk it !

Best of Austrian Rock'n'Roll

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