die Railers – Tales from the Rails

In the organizer's words:

• Christoph Klan - clarinet, banjo vocals
• Friedrich Bassarak - accordion, vocals
• Matt Baldwin - guitar, vocals
• Johannes Hanekamp - double bass, vocals

Band founder Matthias Baldwin, whose namesake happened to be one of America's most important steam locomotive manufacturers in the 19th century, had the vision to form "die Railers" in 2017 and introduced the musicians, who all live in Berlin, to each other.

The name "die Railers" stands for the feeling of life that arises when you are traveling by train, landscapes rush by and the mills of everyday life gradually lose their power. Hardly any music embodies this feeling more than that of the southern states of America in the last century. Jazz from New Orleans, old-time, polyphonic singing and folk music are among the band's most important influences.

Their vocals and instruments require no electronic amplification, which means that they can spontaneously transform platforms, bridges, restaurants and squares into stages and invite their audience to dance and enjoy themselves, always creating a unique atmosphere.

You can regularly see "the Railers" in Berlin at swing dance events, concerts in cafés and lively places as well as on small and large stages. For example, they have played at TheJamCats, Alter roter Löwe rein, Kulturcafé Neukölln and Theater am Rand. They can also be found making music on the street in various cities and are regularly booked for private events.

In summer 2019, they recorded their first album "Tales from the Rails" and their first video series "Railroad Session".

https://www.railers.de

Price information:

14,-/7,-