Artist description This Band that plays in a setup like Elvis Presley´s 1st band takes you on a journey through Styles like Western Swing, Rockabilly, Ragtime, Bluegrass Music and Jazzy stuff.With their sence for interpreting old music styles in a modern way the Salty Dogz do not destroy the magic of the sound of the old songs that they keep remembering.The band member´s experience on their instruments give them the possibility to operate in a wide range of styles and create their own uncompareable sound.A part of their sound is reached by not using any drumset on stage, the slapped upright bass fits this part of their music.

Music Style From western swing, rockabilly, ragtime to new country

Musical Influences Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Stray Cats, Nat King Cole,...

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Artist History In 1991 Robert and F.G. formed the Salty Dogz in Vienna/Austria.In a short time they became one of the most asked country acts in middle Europe and and played and recorded also in the States.In 1999 Peter joined the band.Through the years they recorded 7 albums and performed and recorded with acts like Wanda Jackson, Rose Maddox and many others.

Group Members Robert Shumy: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, AccordionF.G. Hacker: Harmony Vocals, Lead Guitar, DrumsPeter Strutzenberger: Harmony Vocals, Acoustic Bass, Fretless Bass

Instruments Vocals, Leadguitar, Acoustic Guitar, Accordion, Upright Bass, Drums

Albums Salty dogs & friends, Rockin´ strings, The Salty Dogs at the legendary Sun Studio, Hot blended, Homeland waltz, Ballroom fever, The Salty Dogz

Location Vienna, Vienna - Austria

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