26-28 Juni 2026 \\ Burgruine Falkenstein \\ NIEDERÖSTERREICH
LINEUP
Lineup
Jörg Danielsen & the fabulous
The energetic blues power trio from Austria brings the electric blues of the 20th century to the stage – raw, authentic and with palpable joy in playing.
Founded by guitarist and singer Jörg Danielsen in 2008, the Vienna Blues Association combines classic blues feeling with its own stylistic freshness.
In their varied program, they combine their own songs with influences from great blues legends such as Magic Slim, Freddie King, Buddy Guy or Magic Sam, without losing their distinctive style.
The band is known for their electrifying live performances and their ability to instantly captivate audiences. International tours throughout Europe and South America, as well as their successful representation of Austria at the European Blues Challenge, confirm their standing in the blues scene.
Their 5th and therefore current album “Foolin Around” was released in 2023 on the renowned blues label Wolf Records International, a fixture of the European blues scene since the 1970s.
Catchy jams, groove and a wink -
Live, Jörg Danielsen & the fabulous Vienna Blues Association are an experience for everyone who loves the blues, whether a die-hard fan or a casual visitor.
feat. Jumping Matt & Magdalena Plattner
Vienna Blues Association
Jumping Matt
Multi-award-winning Matyas Pribojszki aka “Jumping Matt”
is one of the finest and highest qualified harmonica players, singers out there. The gold album recipient, official Hohner harmonica endorser has 16(!) al- bums under his belt.
During his career he has performed in 30 countries on three continents passing on the message of his own style of blues, many times sharing the stage with blues extraordinaires alike, Charlie Musselwhite, Bob Margolin, Duke Robillard, Finis Tasby, Howard Tate, Big Daddy Wilson, Carlos Del Junco, Andy J. Forest, Herbie Goins, Bill Barrett, Paul Lamb,
Ian Siegal, Little G. Weevil and many others.
The nick name „Jumping Matt” got stuck on him over the years for his signature jumps on stage and it perfectly describes the band`s style as well! The name is already right on the money since Jumping Matt is well known of his high energy performances. He is not a rookie in this business by any means. He travels the world playing his happy-go-lucky blues and boogie with some jazzy elements and the audience loves his positive attitude.
The band was invited as opening band for the great Joe Bonamassa, Bill Wymann and the Rhythm Kings,and for the one and only Sir Tom Jones! Moreover “Matt” was invited on the stage to play a song with the legendary Tom Jones!
The „Jumping Matt & His Combo” songs are regulary played on several European and American radio stations, and it’s a great pleasure and a great honor that the Combo’s 2 earlier releases/cd („My stories” 2016/2019, „Dressed up” 2018) were included in the list
of the „The Top 200 Blues Albums of the past 20 years” prepared by the great Blues Junction Production (USA), and published in 2020.
The latest album „Forward” was released in 2025.
Magdalena Plattner
Magdalena Plattner is a versatile musician who has been performing on stage in various band formations for many years.
She regularly plays for dancers—among them swing, blues, and salsa—and has been dancing herself for around ten years.
She brings her sense of dance to the stage, creating an especially captivating groove.
foto by Maximilian Fuchs
The Southern Cockroaches
The Southern Cockroaches is a Romanian blues band founded in 2014 in Craiova by pianist and harmonica player Dorian Roșu.
The band gradually formed and today consists of: Dorian (“Lazy Red”) – keyboards, piano & harmonica, Bogdan – vocals, Andrei – electric guitar, Edi – rhythm guitar, Vany – bass, Moby – drums and Alina – backing vocals.
The Southern Cockroaches first performed in local clubs and pubs. From 2017 onwards, they regularly played on large stages and at renowned blues festivals throughout Romania. They participated in every edition of the "Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi" (2017–2025) and performed at the "Open Air Blues in the Garden" in Dărmănești in 2020 and 2021, as well as at the "Suceava Blues Fest" in 2021.
In 2023, the band represented Romania at the European Blues Challenge in Chorzów (Poland).
The band is currently working on their debut album "Whispers of Blues", which contains exclusively original songs and is inspired by blues legends such as BB King, Muddy Waters and Freddie King.
Natascha Flamisch Blues Trio
„Remembering Georgia White“
This concert is a loving tribute to one of the great women of the blues – Georgia White – and at the same time a musical journey back in time to the atmosphere of smoky clubs, late-night bars, and music that thrives on passion, humor, and nonconformity. Stories meet haunting melodies, driving grooves meet crackling eroticism, and profound themes meet playful cheekiness.
The focus is on songs that are rarely heard today or seemed long forgotten – tracks that steal your heart and already contain the first wild heartbeat of rock 'n' roll. The program reminds us of the crucial role women played in the development of the blues – self-assured, decidedly ambiguous, and stylistically influential.
This musical declaration of love is carried by the Natascha Flamisch Blues Duo: Singer Natascha Flamisch guides the audience through the evening with her voice, charm and subtle wink, while Joe Pinkl makes the keys growl, roll and glow on the piano, and Reinhard Dlapa on drums.
Together they celebrate the legacy of the unforgettable Barrelhouse Blues Queen Georgia White.
Line Up:
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Natascha Flamisch, voc & conference
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Joe Pinkl, piano
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Reinhard Dlapa, drums
Thomas Beham TRIO
This fiery blues trio from the Vienna Woods brings captivating blues sounds to the stage with passion and energy. With Gergely Ösze on drums, Georg Berner on bass, and Thomas Beham on guitar, they combine their musical talents to interpret their own songs as well as those of timeless inspirations like Muddy Waters, Freddie King, and Elmore James. Their palpable joy in playing creates an authentic and rousing atmosphere in their performances. The trio's shared goal is to enthrall the audience with their blues, inviting them to dance and feel the music together.
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Scheinbar
Blues meets joie de vivre
ScheinBar stands for good music with charm and a
healthy dose of wit.
The musical energy comes from:
• Michaela Scheinhart – vocals, recorder, percussion
• Elisabeth Barta – guitar, ukulele, vocals
• Constanze Höffinger – bass, vocals
ScheinBar was founded in 2011 by Elisabeth Barta and Michaela Scheinhart as a duo. Since 2012, ScheinBar has been performing as a trio with Constanze Höffinger. The three musicians met at the legendary Louisiana Blues Pub in Vienna, and blues has been their musical companion ever since. With original compositions and heartfelt homages to the great masterpieces of the genre, they passionately and authentically represent the female side of the blues.
But the trio also enjoys looking beyond traditional boundaries. Their music combines blues, jazz, pop, and cabaret-style commentary into a unified musical concept that brings a smile to the audience’s face. Genre-wise, this “happy sound” is hard to categorize – but one thing is clear, not just for ScheinBar, but for all: their joy in music is contagious!
Website: scheinbar-music.jimdo.com
Screaming Slim
A life dedicated to music
Born in 1967 in Mödling, Austria, he is a self-taught musician influenced by the music of his father, who was also a musician. His inspirations include rock ’n’ roll, country, blues, as well as Pirron and Knapp, Helmut Qualtinger, and pop hits of the 1950s and 1960s.
At 15, he formed his first band and began performing live with Dirty Alex, a collaboration that continues to this day.
Returning to his roots, Screamin’ Slim now performs as an acoustic duo with varying members and friends. Audiences can expect top-notch feel-good music.
The Crawling Stones
The two Graz musicians, Markus ''Stoneback'' Steinrück (Guitar) and Deniz ''Honeyson'' Baloglu (Vocals & Harp), originally came together many years ago as a street music duo.
Over time, they became a permanent duo, and in 2023 their first album, ''Blues Home Invasion'', was released.
Primarily, the two see themselves as a blues guitar and harmonica duo. However, their songs also incorporate many elements of funk, soul, and gospel.
Guitar and harmonica are amplified through classic tube amplifiers, providing the necessary gritty Chicago blues sound. A blend of tradition and modernity with plenty of groove.
Blue Monday Blues Band
To understand the phenomenon of BLUE MONDAY BLUES BAND, we must first examine the etymological genesis of the band's own subtitle: Westcoast Jumpblues at its Best!
We prudish Vorarlbergers are probably not entirely aware that we actually live on the West Coast. For one thing, our state stretches along massive mountain ranges and rivers. For another, it borders a state to the west that never witnessed either the roots of Chicago blues or the birth of swing. Central Europe was simply too far removed from the American South in the mid-19th century. And yes, time moves at its own pace in western Austria.
The year 1987 suddenly wrote the urgently needed story all by itself.
And the Blue Monday Blues Band has remained true to this story for 38 years now. Anyone comparing old photos of the band with current press pictures will see the outward transformation from hippie-esque attire to their father's neat linen suit, from pub-goers and sunglasses to patent leather shoes and a hangman's tie. The recipe, however, remains the same: dancing and jumping on the west coast of Austria to a form of blues that knows its origins but never forgets the playful confusion of home.
Westcoast jump blues at its best!
It is therefore not surprising that the Blue Monday Blues Band toured as a backing band for the American blues legend LOUISIANA RED (2 tours with 5 gigs each in Austria and Germany) and shared the stage with many greats such as CANNED HEAT, FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, BIG JAY McNEELY, DUKE ROBILLARD, KIM WILSON, JIMMY VAUGHN, and many others.
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Cradle Collective
Cradle Collective is a blues/rock band from Graz, founded in 2016 by Florian Trummer, Egon Marbler, and Claus Konrad. The band name "Cradle"—English for origin—represents their musical roots in blues, rock, and pop. Their sound is honest, handcrafted, and direct, driven by original songs and a powerful live groove.
Following the EP Blue Mood (2018), the debut album Timeless Future, produced by Kurt Keinrath, was released in 2019. Numerous concerts and festival appearances followed, including at the Most & Jazz Festival and Jazzliebe. With Day & Night (2022), the band expanded their stylistic range.
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Cradle Collective releases their new studio album, City of Blues. Recorded live in the studio in a single, uncompromising take, the band returns to their musical roots: the blues – raw, honest, and immediate. Featuring Kurt Keinrath and the internationally renowned bluesman "Sir" Oliver Mally, the album also includes guest appearances.
Occupation:
Florian Trummer – Guitar & Vocals
Egon Marbler – Bass
Claus Konrad – Drums