Sunday, 8th of Juni 2025

Five musicians have dedicated themselves to a common great love:

rock'n'roll and rockabilly. But rockabilly has very different flavours and each of the TRAIN YARD KINGS has brought in their own personal preferences, resulting in a unique mix:

classic 50ies tracks, neo-rockabilly, jive, jump blues, revival, to doo-wop to swing to country influences - (there's a lot to discover from Louis Jordan, Drifters, Lee Rocker, Brian Setzer, Billy Lee Riley to Chris Isaak and old master Elvis) - the TRAIN YARD KINGS have not committed themselves. There is also no typical frontman - everyone takes on the lead vocals, which always brings variety and provides surprises.

You can hear (and see) from the very first bars that the TRAIN YARD KINGS' repertoire was created out of a love of music. The songs are not simply covered, but interpreted with sensitivity and fun. The musicians' joy of playing is captivating and leaves no foot standing still, because this music is made for dancing.

File Under ‘Black Forest Hillbilly From Calw’ 

This side project of the Booze Bombs once started on a whim to play a bit of old time country & western swing at various parties.

The fun is still there, but Devils & Söhne from Calw have firmly established themselves. The five of them, Annie Leopardo and her boys, play authentic western swing and hillbilly á la Bob Wills, Peewee King or Maddox Brothers & Rose.

And as the eye can also hear, you can expect to see plenty of western shirts, hats and cowboy boots at the Devils & Sons performance at the Chicken Shack. Yihaaahhhh! 

Classy Swing & Savoy Sound: Spirited, Lively And Swinging 

High-class swing and jump & jive as it should be! The Billy Brothers Swing Orchestra will take you straight to the legendary Savoy Ballroom with full ‘Swing Craze’!

This eleven-piece big band brings the sound of the Savoy Ballroom (Harlem) of the 40s and 50s to the stage, both acoustically and visually.

They present Lindy Hop, Charleston or ‘just’ swing with great energy and enthusiasm and are the only band to have released an album with the ‘Queen of Swing’ Lindy Hop legend Norma Miller.

This top Italian band is a must for every swing fan!  

Authentic 1950's Rock'n'Roll From Sydney, Australia 

The four young Australians around frontman Nic Pilatos are definitely travelling the longest way to Walldorf to make their German debut in the Astoria Hall.

They have a lot to offer, because with their authentic roots music mix, Nic & His Hipshots are already something of a high-flyer in their hometown of Sydney, bringing a breath of fresh air to the Aussiebilly scene.

The 2024 Ameripolitan Awards Rockabilly Female Of The Year! 

On Sunday evening, the powerful-voiced Mozzy Dee from Albuquerque, New Mexico will glamorously represent the female side of roots music.

She counts greats such as Etta James, Patsy Cline, Barbara Pittman and Ruth Brown among her role models and brings them to life so masterfully that she was honoured with the Ameripolitan Award as ‘Female Singer of the Year’ in 2024.  

Irish Rockabilly And Rock & Roll - There'll Be No Sadness And No Sorrow

The shooting stars from Ireland cause a sensation wherever they perform.

No wonder, once you've seen the charismatic singer Alan Powers live on stage. The girls swoon when Alan sings ‘Peace In The Valley’. Whether you're a die-hard rockabilly fan or just want to have a wild night out, this band will wow you with their compelling blend of rock'n'roll, blues and country. 

Austrian Rockabilly From Salzburg 

The Rockabulls from the Mozart city of Salzburg have been in the rocknroll business since 1998.

Phil, Grisi, Guzi and Big Norle rock out with their own songs as well as cover versions of classics.

As headliners of the evening programme, they will be bringing their explosive mix of rockabilly and rock'n'roll to the stage of the Astoria-Halle in Walldorf for the first time.