Merry Christmas from the guys
http://www.thebaseballs.com/de/news/2010-12-23/rudolph-the-rednosed-raindeer-als-free-download
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Live from Sweden
listen to really good quality live here:
http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=488&artikel=4189617
http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=488&artikel=4189617
Monday, December 13, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
the Baseballs in Zürich (August 2009)
old video from August 2009.. the Baseballs in Zürich. (it's in German)
Monday, December 6, 2010
The Baseballs World - The First Anniversary
I can't believe I have totally forgot it's the first anniversary of TBBW. Just noticed the first post was posted on December 3, 2009: http://thebaseballsworld.blogspot.com/2009/12/welcome.html
The Baseballs World is the fan blog which is created by a fan from Finland and it is the FIRST international fan site!
Nearly 30 000visitors in one year. THANK YOU for all visitors! it means a lot! And special thanks to Sam, Digger and Basti..without you guys this page wouldn't be here and it wouldn't keep going. ;)
Don't forget to sign the guestbook:
Or email:
tbbworld@writeme.com
(if there is anything on your mind)
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Voting for EBBA has begun..
Vote for The Baseballs as "Public Choice" on The European Border Breaker Award 2011. You can vote until January 1, 2011 >> http://www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu/content/voting-winners-2011
Good Luck Guys! You really have deserved to win!!
Good Luck Guys! You really have deserved to win!!
The Voice Of Holland
December 3, 2010
http://www.thevoiceofholland.com/videos/optreden-baseballs-met-ray-en-bart-live-4/
and interview with Basti and Digger:
http://www.thevoiceofholland.com/videos/optreden-baseballs-met-ray-en-bart-live-4/
and interview with Basti and Digger:
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Winning the EBBA Award
EBBA is short for "European Border Breaker Awards" and rewards artists who were successful in breaking European borders with their music this year (August 2009/August 2010).
Online voting for the "The EBBA Public choice" is from December 4 to January 1... and it happens here:
http://www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu/
source: http://www.thebaseballs.com/news/2010-11-30/win-of-an-2011-ebba-award-vote-for-the-baseballs
Online voting for the "The EBBA Public choice" is from December 4 to January 1... and it happens here:
http://www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu/
source: http://www.thebaseballs.com/news/2010-11-30/win-of-an-2011-ebba-award-vote-for-the-baseballs
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
TBB in Australia
I planned to collect all radiointerviews in OZ one post and here they are:
Interview (Nov 15) http://www.novafm.com.au/video_the-baseballs-interview_108496
Interview (Nov 15) http://www.novafm.com.au/video_the-baseballs-interview_108496
Umbrella
Hot'n Cold
Here are some pics from the show in Sydney (Nov 17, 2010):
The Baseballs with Alan Jones @ 2GB Sydney Radio
November 17, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWcKoUFb3gA
November 17, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWcKoUFb3gA
The radio interview (November 17, 2010)
the radio interview from 4BC Brisbane (Australian Radio Channel) (Nov 18, 2010):
"They're huge in Europe and they're literally huge in size - it's The Baseballs!"
Hotn'Cold and Umbrella Accapella 97.3FM Brisbane
November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
the Australian Album Charts
The Baseballs made it to the Australian Album Charts...the first week and #42. Way to go!! Congrats guys!
http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_physical_album.asp?chart=1A50
http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_physical_album.asp?chart=1A50
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
TBB in NZ
Just found this site on Warner Music New Zealand..http://www.warnermusic.co.nz/the-baseballs
and it says:
The enigmatic three-piece will grace our shores from 21 – 23 November to undertake a rigorous promotional schedule including TV and radio performances!
The album is out now there.
Hopefully more there will be infos about this coming visit in NZ. Stay tuned!
and it says:
The enigmatic three-piece will grace our shores from 21 – 23 November to undertake a rigorous promotional schedule including TV and radio performances!
The album is out now there.
Hopefully more there will be infos about this coming visit in NZ. Stay tuned!
"Hey hey it's Saturday"
The guys singing "Umbrella" on the Australian TV show "Hey hey it's Saturday"
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
pics from the show in The Hague
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/52779700@N08/sets/72157625239351781/with/5166203913/
The Hague(Den Haag), Netherlands
November 3, 2010
The Hague(Den Haag), Netherlands
November 3, 2010
Caribana Festival 2010
Found this awesome video.
Caribana Festival 2010 in Switzerland
(the guys doing an interview and singing a-cappella)
>> http://www.20min.ch/videotv/?vid=119714&cid=17
(June 9, 2010)
Caribana Festival 2010 in Switzerland
(the guys doing an interview and singing a-cappella)
>> http://www.20min.ch/videotv/?vid=119714&cid=17
(June 9, 2010)
Friday, November 12, 2010
the guys in Australia
many people ask about a tour in Australia or where to see the guys .. Unfortunately all I know that they are doing some promotion for TV, radios and some other stuff but no tour this time. The guys are posting on Facebook about their trip and now They seem to be in Melbourne. Next week They will head to Sydney where is the private show for the winners of the Facebook competition. After Australia, the guys will go to New Zealand for a few days. They'll be back in Europe in the end of November. This is all what I am assuming and reading from other pages...
All official information you get on www.Facebook.com/theBaseballs and www.twitter.com/theBaseballs
All official information you get on www.Facebook.com/theBaseballs and www.twitter.com/theBaseballs
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
the latest news......
the last show of "the Strike tour" was in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The guys are having holidays a few days before heading to Australia. They said They are working with a new album and they do hope it will be out in the end of March 2011.
The guys filled questionaires which I made for my page and I will try to publish them as soon as possible. Thanks again :)
Thank you guys for the amazing year!! And good luck in Australia and New Zealand.
The guys filled questionaires which I made for my page and I will try to publish them as soon as possible. Thanks again :)
Thank you guys for the amazing year!! And good luck in Australia and New Zealand.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
kreiszeitung.de interview
This German interview was recently published(it was done in Hamburg on September 12, 2010):
http://www.kreiszeitung.de/magazin/specials/chilli/chili-interview-the-baseballs-976837.html
Here is the translation for it..
http://thebaseballsworld.weebly.com/kreiszeitungde-interview.html
(thanks emmi for doing amazing job again)
http://www.kreiszeitung.de/magazin/specials/chilli/chili-interview-the-baseballs-976837.html
Here is the translation for it..
http://thebaseballsworld.weebly.com/kreiszeitungde-interview.html
(thanks emmi for doing amazing job again)
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Rockabilly resurgance: JOE meets The Baseballs
Check this cool interview out..it's in English:
http://joe.ie/entertainment/music/rockabilly-resurgance-joe-meets-the-baseballs-006275-
http://joe.ie/entertainment/music/rockabilly-resurgance-joe-meets-the-baseballs-006275-
Saturday, October 16, 2010
translation: The Chat in Spain
http://encuentrosdigitales.rtve.es/2010/the_baseballs.html
Internet chat with a the German band is on tour in Spain with 'Strike', his new album
“We have original songs that we're playing at concerts and, in fact, be on the new album”
The Baseballs:
We are The Baseballs!!!! thanks guys and girls to be in the chat ...
Alberto Coves (Linares)
Baseballs! My questions are: Why have you laid him to the group named 'The Baseballs'? And how do you choose the songs to make your version?. Thank you very much!
The Baseballs
Listen to the radio, it's like falling in love with the song, it's love at first sight.
Soy Vic de Barcelona
For when the second album?.
The Baseballs
We are in the studio, and we will release in December, but now it has just the special edition of 'Strike', with six bonus tracks and two exclusive documentaries.
Paco Jimenez madrid
Hello "The Baseballs" I love the versions of other songs that you doing some as "umbrella'' I think is a lot better than the original, so let you know that you are great, here is the question: How did you start to do versions of other songs? Greetings
The Baseballs
We also have original songs that we're playing at concerts and, in fact, be on the new album, but we like to make versions of other songs and bring them to the Rock & Roll style.
Juan Antonio (Almería)
What is your favorite version of your previous job? For me The Look by Roxette without certainly
The Baseballs
Chasing Cars, our new single, it is the most fun when we play live.
Espangol
hi wanted to know if the dryer was turned on in the picture? and if so to where it points?
The Baseballs
it's not on, but we are very good actors.
Don donisimo Diglas daniel
helloooooo!!!!!!!! I love your music, I listen it every day, I can´t live a day of my life without listen to you. Where do you find inspiration for do this such works of art??
The Baseballs
We like a lot the music of the 50 and we try to simply pass on all that inspiration in our songs.
Esteban, Barcelona
Your music and your clothes reminds the 50. Where come a taste for the fashions of the time? Have your parents influenced you?
The Baseballs
We were a children of about six years, when we heard these songs, watched movies, and simply we are interested in the lifestyle of that era, especially the music.
Rocker, Alicante
I really like the version of Chasing Cars, you´ll dare to make a version of Man of the Moon, REM?, I think you would great ... Rock forever!
The Baseballs
It's a good idea.
Franz
if The Baseballs not exist, what would be doing right now? Do you devoted to music before forming the group?
The Baseballs
We would be playing in other bands, sure. Perhaps unable to make a living, but playing safe.
Anita Acosta de Guadalajara, México
Sam, Digger & Basti! When will come to Mexico to show it? I really love his songs and his style, I really would love that you make a tour in Guadalajara, Mexico !!!you´re the best!!! Thanks for reviving this great style of music.
The Baseballs
This year has been impossible, but next year we will do a American tour, and we´ll go to Mexico, sure. (!!!!!!!!)
Gabriela
Hi guys. Have you previously played in Spain? Do you liked?
The Baseballs
We have been in Barcelona and we loved it, but now we come by to tour, finally, the 29 in Madrid, 30 in Valladolid, and 31 in Barcelona.
Marta, Puerto Rico
What music do you like to listen to you? What are your favorite bands or singers?
The Baseballs
Guess ... We do not like the house, hahaha
David, Santander
What think the artists, such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Snow Patrol ... of the version you doing?
The Baseballs
We have always received very positive feedback, they seem to like to hear new versions of their songs.
Ana, Valladolid
You know musicians who sing in Spanish? You would do versions of some of his songs? Which do you like?
The Baseballs
Only Manolo Escobar, the song 'My Car' ...
Jerome, Guadix
Your voices sound very similar to the great Elvis. What do you think of it?
The Baseballs
Is the best. And thank you, but we don´t imitate him.
manuel rodriguez coronado
What opinion you has of rockin movement current? the rise of festivals, the pin up, and what can bring?
The Baseballs
It is great that the whole movement of Rock again, even a little.
Moni Iñiguez (Guadalajara, Mexico)
Basti: you stay with me? ? No one else like you for me
The Baseballs
Maybe for a vacation of a week :) And thanks for listening the music ...
el presiddent del parlament del statut catalan
I wanted to ask you how you felt with the defeat of Germany for Spain??
The Baseballs
To lose with a team, the best Spain:)
Kristina
Which is the first thing you think when you hear the word fan?
The Baseballs
Yeeeeeehaaaaaa!!
Edith
What you think about of fans that cross all Europe to go to your gig? what do you bring the fans?
The Baseballs
it´s very well and is a great folly. We wonder where they get the time
Marcos Langreo España
you´re a fierce and it´s true that you resemble Elvis Presley or even better, but my question is: you´ll out draw their own songs or you´ll follow singing songs of others. by the way I like to you sing and include on the next album "Sweet victory" of the group Van Halen is an old-song and very happy and roker like you.
The Baseballs
At the moment we don´t make versions of very old songs, and Van Halen is 90.
Alberto
We write on thebaseballs fan site on facebook with so many fans around the world, everyone wants to see you live! When do you think, you could have a promotional tour for more places in Spain?
The Baseballs
Sure, next year ...
Virginia, Zaragoza
You have a voices that I love, Would you dare to sing with another musical style, apart from the rock?
The Baseballs
Not at the moment our idea is to stick with style songs of the 50, and that is our illusion.
Enrique, Murcia
Would you dare to sing a song in Spanish?
The Baseballs
is possible we can sing when we take some Spanish classes, we´ll sing you a particular song.
Alexanrda
What would you do if you stayed in an elevator?
The Baseballs
with who?
The Baseballs
Thanks for being there. Hope to see you soon in concert.
Thanks Moni for the translation :)
Internet chat with a the German band is on tour in Spain with 'Strike', his new album
“We have original songs that we're playing at concerts and, in fact, be on the new album”
The Baseballs:
We are The Baseballs!!!! thanks guys and girls to be in the chat ...
Alberto Coves (Linares)
Baseballs! My questions are: Why have you laid him to the group named 'The Baseballs'? And how do you choose the songs to make your version?. Thank you very much!
The Baseballs
Listen to the radio, it's like falling in love with the song, it's love at first sight.
Soy Vic de Barcelona
For when the second album?.
The Baseballs
We are in the studio, and we will release in December, but now it has just the special edition of 'Strike', with six bonus tracks and two exclusive documentaries.
Paco Jimenez madrid
Hello "The Baseballs" I love the versions of other songs that you doing some as "umbrella'' I think is a lot better than the original, so let you know that you are great, here is the question: How did you start to do versions of other songs? Greetings
The Baseballs
We also have original songs that we're playing at concerts and, in fact, be on the new album, but we like to make versions of other songs and bring them to the Rock & Roll style.
Juan Antonio (Almería)
What is your favorite version of your previous job? For me The Look by Roxette without certainly
The Baseballs
Chasing Cars, our new single, it is the most fun when we play live.
Espangol
hi wanted to know if the dryer was turned on in the picture? and if so to where it points?
The Baseballs
it's not on, but we are very good actors.
Don donisimo Diglas daniel
helloooooo!!!!!!!! I love your music, I listen it every day, I can´t live a day of my life without listen to you. Where do you find inspiration for do this such works of art??
The Baseballs
We like a lot the music of the 50 and we try to simply pass on all that inspiration in our songs.
Esteban, Barcelona
Your music and your clothes reminds the 50. Where come a taste for the fashions of the time? Have your parents influenced you?
The Baseballs
We were a children of about six years, when we heard these songs, watched movies, and simply we are interested in the lifestyle of that era, especially the music.
Rocker, Alicante
I really like the version of Chasing Cars, you´ll dare to make a version of Man of the Moon, REM?, I think you would great ... Rock forever!
The Baseballs
It's a good idea.
Franz
if The Baseballs not exist, what would be doing right now? Do you devoted to music before forming the group?
The Baseballs
We would be playing in other bands, sure. Perhaps unable to make a living, but playing safe.
Anita Acosta de Guadalajara, México
Sam, Digger & Basti! When will come to Mexico to show it? I really love his songs and his style, I really would love that you make a tour in Guadalajara, Mexico !!!you´re the best!!! Thanks for reviving this great style of music.
The Baseballs
This year has been impossible, but next year we will do a American tour, and we´ll go to Mexico, sure. (!!!!!!!!)
Gabriela
Hi guys. Have you previously played in Spain? Do you liked?
The Baseballs
We have been in Barcelona and we loved it, but now we come by to tour, finally, the 29 in Madrid, 30 in Valladolid, and 31 in Barcelona.
Marta, Puerto Rico
What music do you like to listen to you? What are your favorite bands or singers?
The Baseballs
Guess ... We do not like the house, hahaha
David, Santander
What think the artists, such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Snow Patrol ... of the version you doing?
The Baseballs
We have always received very positive feedback, they seem to like to hear new versions of their songs.
Ana, Valladolid
You know musicians who sing in Spanish? You would do versions of some of his songs? Which do you like?
The Baseballs
Only Manolo Escobar, the song 'My Car' ...
Jerome, Guadix
Your voices sound very similar to the great Elvis. What do you think of it?
The Baseballs
Is the best. And thank you, but we don´t imitate him.
manuel rodriguez coronado
What opinion you has of rockin movement current? the rise of festivals, the pin up, and what can bring?
The Baseballs
It is great that the whole movement of Rock again, even a little.
Moni Iñiguez (Guadalajara, Mexico)
Basti: you stay with me? ? No one else like you for me
The Baseballs
Maybe for a vacation of a week :) And thanks for listening the music ...
el presiddent del parlament del statut catalan
I wanted to ask you how you felt with the defeat of Germany for Spain??
The Baseballs
To lose with a team, the best Spain:)
Kristina
Which is the first thing you think when you hear the word fan?
The Baseballs
Yeeeeeehaaaaaa!!
Edith
What you think about of fans that cross all Europe to go to your gig? what do you bring the fans?
The Baseballs
it´s very well and is a great folly. We wonder where they get the time
Marcos Langreo España
you´re a fierce and it´s true that you resemble Elvis Presley or even better, but my question is: you´ll out draw their own songs or you´ll follow singing songs of others. by the way I like to you sing and include on the next album "Sweet victory" of the group Van Halen is an old-song and very happy and roker like you.
The Baseballs
At the moment we don´t make versions of very old songs, and Van Halen is 90.
Alberto
We write on thebaseballs fan site on facebook with so many fans around the world, everyone wants to see you live! When do you think, you could have a promotional tour for more places in Spain?
The Baseballs
Sure, next year ...
Virginia, Zaragoza
You have a voices that I love, Would you dare to sing with another musical style, apart from the rock?
The Baseballs
Not at the moment our idea is to stick with style songs of the 50, and that is our illusion.
Enrique, Murcia
Would you dare to sing a song in Spanish?
The Baseballs
is possible we can sing when we take some Spanish classes, we´ll sing you a particular song.
Alexanrda
What would you do if you stayed in an elevator?
The Baseballs
with who?
The Baseballs
Thanks for being there. Hope to see you soon in concert.
Thanks Moni for the translation :)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The guys in Spain
They answered questions in the Spanish Chat.. unfortunately the questions and answers are in Spanish
http://encuentrosdigitales.rtve.es/2010/the_baseballs.html
edit: the translation added: http://thebaseballsworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/translation-chat-in-spain.html
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Australia
Here is more info about the upcoming Australia visit..
http://www.theaureview.com/the-goss/the-baseballs-to-tour-australia
"The Baseballs will undertake a rigorous promotional schedule from Saturday 13th November, including TV and radio performances – as well as several opportunities for fans to experience them in the flesh!"
http://www.theaureview.com/the-goss/the-baseballs-to-tour-australia
"The Baseballs will undertake a rigorous promotional schedule from Saturday 13th November, including TV and radio performances – as well as several opportunities for fans to experience them in the flesh!"
Sunday, October 3, 2010
the Dome 50 (Hot'n Cold)
TBB performing Hot'n Cold.. it's the beginning of the their career
Friday, October 1, 2010
pics and videos from the Italian Radioshow
>> Interview (September 30, 2010): http://www.deejay.it/dj/media/video/1414/3794/The-Baseballs?idArtista=1316§ion=radio
Chiambretti Night (in Italy)
The guys visited quickly in Italy for a TV Show Chiambretti Night (September 20, 2010).
They sang "Hot'n cold". You can see it here:
http://www.video.mediaset.it/video/chiambretti_night/varie/183988/i-baseballs.html#tc-s1-c2-o1-p1
They sang "Hot'n cold". You can see it here:
http://www.video.mediaset.it/video/chiambretti_night/varie/183988/i-baseballs.html#tc-s1-c2-o1-p1
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Bubble Gum TV interview from September 2010
and here is the translation (thanks my dear friend emmi ):
>> http://thebaseballsworld.weebly.com/bubblegum-interview-septemer-2010.html
Acapella at The French TV RTL
The Baseballs A capella dans les Studios de RTL
Uploaded by rtl-fr. - Watch more music videos, in HD!
(from June 2010)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
TBB in Spain
The Baseballs have their first shows in Spain, and these are the confirmed dates:
29.10.2010 Joy Eslava, Madrid
30.10.2010 Teatro Carrión. Valladolid, Valladolid
31.10.2010 Sala Bikini, Barcelona
tickets can be found here:
http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Baseballs-tickets/artist/1068143
http://www.ticketcyl.com/eventos/ficha/128-the-baseballs-valadolid
29.10.2010 Joy Eslava, Madrid
30.10.2010 Teatro Carrión. Valladolid, Valladolid
31.10.2010 Sala Bikini, Barcelona
tickets can be found here:
http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Baseballs-tickets/artist/1068143
http://www.ticketcyl.com/eventos/ficha/128-the-baseballs-valadolid
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Australia
"Strike" will be published in Australia on November 12, 2010.
source: http://www.thebaseballs.com/news/2010-09-22/strike-goes-down-under
source: http://www.thebaseballs.com/news/2010-09-22/strike-goes-down-under
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Hard Not To Cry -lyrics
My heart is bleeding
But I just can't tell you why
My mother told me that I'm not allowed to cry
So I'm acting like I'm cool
Even though I am a fool
For the reasons that I let you go
For the sweetest thing I used to know
And I try to forget you
But I fail so many times
And I try to ignore you
Yeah I try
And I try to forget you
But I fail so many times
Sometimes it's hard for boys not to cry
I like to tell you
What I really feel inside
How much I wished to
Have you with me every night
But as long as I'm a man
who looks brave to all his friends
I continue what I have to do
It's a lie that I'm not lovin' you
And I try to forget you
But I fail so many times
And I try to ignore you
Yeah I try
And I try to forget you
But I fail so many times
Sometimes it's hard for boys not to cry
Sometimes it's hard for boys not to cry
(the song is written by Digger)
Friday, September 17, 2010
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On by The Baseballs
this awesome version was sung in Hamburg, September 12, 2010. Just found this cool video:
>>http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&playlist=28156966&pt=1&i=1&videoid=106528259
>>http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&playlist=28156966&pt=1&i=1&videoid=106528259
Thursday, September 16, 2010
a new logo is here
I have changed the look..and uploaded a new logo. Still going to do some little changes within next days...
changes...
Well, it's time for changes... as you can see the page got a new look. But it's not all... going to upload a new logo within next days and the background is also only temporary :)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Strike! back on the Finnish Album Charts
Congrats guys! Strike!back is #10 position on the charts after first week.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
a new cover
The guys performed a new cover "Torn" from Natalia Imbruglia in Bochum (Germany) on August 30, 2010:
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Strike back on iTunes
get it now: http://itunes.apple.com/fi/album/strike-back-exclusive-version/id387668474
It includes 8 new songs:
No One
Chasing Cars
Pokerface
Monday Morning
Last In Line
Ayo Technology
Jungle Drum
Human
"Ayo technology" and "Human" are only available on the iTunes version.
It includes 8 new songs:
No One
Chasing Cars
Pokerface
Monday Morning
Last In Line
Ayo Technology
Jungle Drum
Human
"Ayo technology" and "Human" are only available on the iTunes version.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
translated article
cool article from http://www.general-anzeiger-bonn.de/index.php?k=loka&itemid=10003&detailid=774741 and it was tranlated by Emmi(thanks again):
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General-Anzeiger (magazine): Boys, you’re casted, aren’t you?
B: Maybe it sounds funny but: we really met by chance. In the kitchen of a rehearsal complex in Berlin where we all were practising with our bands or were there for audition. We all three had this quiff and thought: that’s a beginning. Maybe we have even more things in common.
G-A: How does one feel suddenly meeting another guy with a quiff?
D: Brother!
G-A: Are there many of those?
S: It depends on the cities. Hannover for example has a quite engrained Indie-Rockabilly-Scene. Which we are not because we are very mainstream and make music that should touch everybody. And we do more than Rockabilly. We also sing ballads and doing the classic Elvis style, Buddy Holly or Jerry Lee Lewis.
G-A: So straight rockabillys wouldn’t cover “Umbrella” from Rihanna, “Bleeding Love “ from Leona Lewis or “So what” from Pink.
D: Not really. But some of the rockabillys are happy about the fact that there is any kind of their music coming up again and is put back in the mind of the people. In the beginning we tried with stuff like “Jailhouse Rock” but we’re reaching young and old people with what we’re doing now. That’s the best case.
G-A: You got the ECHO-Award as “Best Newcomers”. Rihanna was also there. Does she know your version of “Umbrella”?
B: We had loved to sing our song for her but no one could get in reach of her. She had more bodyguards than we are members of the band. The ones being really friendly to us were Udo Lindenberg and Sasha (german singers)
G-A: Sasha also sang Rockabilly himself as Dick Brave. Is this guy an idol for you?
S: It’s an honour being compared to him. But performing our songs in three voices means being something very special ourselves.
G-A: You are mid-twenties. How did you fall in love with the fifties-music?
B: It all started with Elvis. Digger got a cassette with Elvis-songs to Christmas from his parents, I was eight when I saw his picture on a record and instantly wanted to have these sideburns. My parents had to explain to me why that wouldn’t work.
G-A: How do you know that a song is the right one for you?
D: It’s important that there is a lot of lyrics. And it should have more than two or three chords. Then you try and see if the songs is catching you.
G-A: In Scandinavia you are even more successful than in Germany, especially in Finland. You album “Strike” stayed on #1 more than 12 weeks. How can you explain that?
B: Why the Finnish people get crazy about us? We just can guess. The rock music the Finnish listen to in general is very dark. In opposite to that we come along with our happy rock music. We fit in a niche over there. And since the days of Leningrad Cowboys the Finnish are experts about quiffs.
G-A: Do you want to conquer even more countries?
S: Of course, nothing against it. After Scandinavia and Switzerland where we got our first Golden Record now it’s starting in Holland. And then we’ll try Spain, France, Italy.
G-A: How do you manage with all the hype?
B: We haven’t reached that much yet. We had a good start and are extremely happy about the ECHO. It’s great to be also successful at home. But we don’t overvalue what is happening right now. And we still don’t need bodyguards. We always have nice contact with our fans .
G-A: You have worked in your office-jobs until a short time ago. How do you manage it now?
D: There are no jobs no more, it didn’t work. We haven’t been at home for a long time and there is a thick layer of dust everywhere in our flats. But we are not really sad about it. It was our aim to put full concentration to our band.
G-A: Do you get on your nerves sometimes?
B: When we are touring there are the musicians and the crew in the bus, probably 11 to 12 people. If you get wrong with one of them you’ll just talk to someone else. Of course there are conflicts but you will always drink a lemonade together the next day.
G-A: Lemonade?
B: We don’t really fit in this cliché of sex&drugs&rock’n’roll. We have some beers after the show, that’s all.
G-A: You’re only male in that bus?
S: Yes. We’re a men’s club.
G-A: Do you get more girls than others because you’re a cool rockstar?
B: A gentleman keeps silent.
G-A: Why?
D: The golden rule is: no women in the tourbus. Somehow it’s our home, all our stuff is lying around. No, girls are not accepted. Well, maybe somebodies mom, she may have a short glance. But anyway, I’ve never noticed that one of us has picked up a girl. It’s just talking a bit, you know.
G-A: Do you own clothes or cars from the fifties?
B: I take the tube. And we don’t wear this stuff everyday. But the first time when someone recognized me on the street I was running around really normal.
G-A: Means?
B: Hair down.
G-A: How do you fix your quiff?
B: Different. Digger’s building his quiff using only his hair-dryer and hair-spray. Sam needs lots of pomade. And I put some hair mousse on the wet hair to get some structure, then I dry it in the right way, then pomade and spray.
G-A: How long does it take changing?
B: That’s fast. Half an hour and we’re ready to go on stage.
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General-Anzeiger (magazine): Boys, you’re casted, aren’t you?
B: Maybe it sounds funny but: we really met by chance. In the kitchen of a rehearsal complex in Berlin where we all were practising with our bands or were there for audition. We all three had this quiff and thought: that’s a beginning. Maybe we have even more things in common.
G-A: How does one feel suddenly meeting another guy with a quiff?
D: Brother!
G-A: Are there many of those?
S: It depends on the cities. Hannover for example has a quite engrained Indie-Rockabilly-Scene. Which we are not because we are very mainstream and make music that should touch everybody. And we do more than Rockabilly. We also sing ballads and doing the classic Elvis style, Buddy Holly or Jerry Lee Lewis.
G-A: So straight rockabillys wouldn’t cover “Umbrella” from Rihanna, “Bleeding Love “ from Leona Lewis or “So what” from Pink.
D: Not really. But some of the rockabillys are happy about the fact that there is any kind of their music coming up again and is put back in the mind of the people. In the beginning we tried with stuff like “Jailhouse Rock” but we’re reaching young and old people with what we’re doing now. That’s the best case.
G-A: You got the ECHO-Award as “Best Newcomers”. Rihanna was also there. Does she know your version of “Umbrella”?
B: We had loved to sing our song for her but no one could get in reach of her. She had more bodyguards than we are members of the band. The ones being really friendly to us were Udo Lindenberg and Sasha (german singers)
G-A: Sasha also sang Rockabilly himself as Dick Brave. Is this guy an idol for you?
S: It’s an honour being compared to him. But performing our songs in three voices means being something very special ourselves.
G-A: You are mid-twenties. How did you fall in love with the fifties-music?
B: It all started with Elvis. Digger got a cassette with Elvis-songs to Christmas from his parents, I was eight when I saw his picture on a record and instantly wanted to have these sideburns. My parents had to explain to me why that wouldn’t work.
G-A: How do you know that a song is the right one for you?
D: It’s important that there is a lot of lyrics. And it should have more than two or three chords. Then you try and see if the songs is catching you.
G-A: In Scandinavia you are even more successful than in Germany, especially in Finland. You album “Strike” stayed on #1 more than 12 weeks. How can you explain that?
B: Why the Finnish people get crazy about us? We just can guess. The rock music the Finnish listen to in general is very dark. In opposite to that we come along with our happy rock music. We fit in a niche over there. And since the days of Leningrad Cowboys the Finnish are experts about quiffs.
G-A: Do you want to conquer even more countries?
S: Of course, nothing against it. After Scandinavia and Switzerland where we got our first Golden Record now it’s starting in Holland. And then we’ll try Spain, France, Italy.
G-A: How do you manage with all the hype?
B: We haven’t reached that much yet. We had a good start and are extremely happy about the ECHO. It’s great to be also successful at home. But we don’t overvalue what is happening right now. And we still don’t need bodyguards. We always have nice contact with our fans .
G-A: You have worked in your office-jobs until a short time ago. How do you manage it now?
D: There are no jobs no more, it didn’t work. We haven’t been at home for a long time and there is a thick layer of dust everywhere in our flats. But we are not really sad about it. It was our aim to put full concentration to our band.
G-A: Do you get on your nerves sometimes?
B: When we are touring there are the musicians and the crew in the bus, probably 11 to 12 people. If you get wrong with one of them you’ll just talk to someone else. Of course there are conflicts but you will always drink a lemonade together the next day.
G-A: Lemonade?
B: We don’t really fit in this cliché of sex&drugs&rock’n’roll. We have some beers after the show, that’s all.
G-A: You’re only male in that bus?
S: Yes. We’re a men’s club.
G-A: Do you get more girls than others because you’re a cool rockstar?
B: A gentleman keeps silent.
G-A: Why?
D: The golden rule is: no women in the tourbus. Somehow it’s our home, all our stuff is lying around. No, girls are not accepted. Well, maybe somebodies mom, she may have a short glance. But anyway, I’ve never noticed that one of us has picked up a girl. It’s just talking a bit, you know.
G-A: Do you own clothes or cars from the fifties?
B: I take the tube. And we don’t wear this stuff everyday. But the first time when someone recognized me on the street I was running around really normal.
G-A: Means?
B: Hair down.
G-A: How do you fix your quiff?
B: Different. Digger’s building his quiff using only his hair-dryer and hair-spray. Sam needs lots of pomade. And I put some hair mousse on the wet hair to get some structure, then I dry it in the right way, then pomade and spray.
G-A: How long does it take changing?
B: That’s fast. Half an hour and we’re ready to go on stage.
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