Swiss Radio International on stage: Swiss country music, R&B , boogie and more…
The live recordings will thrill lovers of country music, rhythm and blues and boogie every bit as much as they did the original audiences!
Daniela Mühleis & Band
Swiss country singer Daniela Mühleis made her first major appearance on German television’s ‘ARD Talent Show’ in 1976. She has been performing a wide repertoire of country music as ‘Daniela Mühleis & Band’ since 1979.
The band: Daniela Mühleis (voc); Alex Steiner (leadg, voc); Ernst Holenstein (g, voc); Kalina Roth (kb, acc, voc); Ivo Zweifel (pedal steel g, g, dobro, voc); Imbi Gassmann (b); Wolfgang Wahl (dr)
The Krüger Brothers alias The Appalachian Barn Orchestra
The Krüger Brothers are truly unique on the Swiss music scene. Jens and Uwe Krüger have been performing together professionally since they were teenagers.
Jens Krüger is considered one of the best banjo players in Europe. The two songs ‘Working on the Railroad’ and ‘Black Mountain Rag’ demonstrate the relaxed, traditional side of their many talents.
The band: Uwe Krüger (g, voc); Jens Krüger (banjos, g, voc); Christa Krüger (b); Beat Aschwanden (dr); Joel Landsberg (el.b)
Nora Zoom
Singer/songwriter Nora Zoom comes from the swiss canton of Aargau. Well-known for her powerful rock voice, she is equally capable of tender renditions of ballads, as in the Swiss dialect song ‘Under d’Huut’ (under the skin).
The band: Nora Zoom (voc); Beat Suter (g, voc); Heini Heitz (g, voc); Dieter Senn (b); Jan Moser (dr); Hanspeter Dätwyler (kb)
The Andreas Baer Trio Plus One
The instrumental piece “The Boogie Run” is a fantastic demonstration of the talents of jazz pianist Andreas Baer.
The band: Andreas Baer (p); Tibor Elekes (b); Michel Wipf (dr); Philipp Mall (sax)
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