THE BIGTOWN BANDITS

THE BIGTOWN BANDITS are a seven-piece big band from "motorcity" Stuttgart which has entirely devoted itself to the vintage sounds of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. The BIGTOWNERS have been heavily influenced by the music of artists such as Wynonie Harris, Little Richard or Nick Curran – thus, the group's repertoire ranges from Jump Blues and Roots-Rock'n'Roll to early Soul and brass-imbued Swing.
Despite their "old school" character, the BANDITS' tunes never sound too old-fashioned but fresh due to some hard-rockin' guitars and powerful lead vocals. The combo consists of some highly talented virtuosos from the circles of Stuttgart's State University of Music who show off their skills with unrestrained enthusiasm when performing live. The band's fabulous horn section and pulsating piano, its polyphonic vocals and slappin' upright bass has so far made even the most reluctant crowd jive!
The classy outer appearance of THE BIGTOWN BANDITS corresponds with their vintage musical oeuvre: Gabardine, ties, hats and suspenders evoke that distinctive hepcat extravaganza of Chicago's past times and make these fellows look real genteel.