FR 7. Dec 20:30 – Ostbeatbend

The Ostbeatbend introduces the concert series in the Circusfoyer with Gipsy music from Romania, old Bosnian songs, standards from Serbia and own compositions. Everyone, who has already seen the Ostbeatbend on stage, knows: Balkanbeat at its best!

Oberndorfer-Wagner (Klavier), S. Jeremic (Akkordeon, Gesang), A. Zechbauer (Schlagzeug), M. Cythra (Schlagzeug), G. Degenhardt (Percussion, Flöte), R. Friedl (Klarinette, Saxophon)

SA 8. Dec 20:30 – Laura Zotti

Laura Zotti performs with her six piece band at the Circusfoyer stage. Her powerful, distinctive voice is supported by Soul-, Jazz and Funk tunes of her band. After two years, Laura Zotti is back to the Winterfest.

L. Zotti (Gesang), L. Moser (Keyboard), L. Kranjc (Bass), C. Windtner (Schlagzeug), L. Widauer (Trompete), L. Morre (Saxophon)

FR 14. Dec 20:30 – Julian Urabl Quartet

How does it sound, if you add a dash of cubism to Bebop? The Julian Urabl Quartett presents its brand new programme made up of originals and some old songs from grand masters like Thelonious Monk.

J. Urabl (Gitarre), M. Legner (Vibraphon), P. Kienberger (Bass), M. Santner (Schlagzeug)

SA 15. Dec 20:30 – Amy Wald in cooperation with Frauenbüro Salzburg

Amy Wald doesn’t mince matters: In her German Pop songs she sings openly about sexuality, her love life, emotions and gives a strong voice to women and the LGBTIQ+ community.

Amy Wald (Gesang, Gitarre), Lukas Pamminger (Bass),  Paul Sternath (Drums), Leo Golser (Gitarre)

FR 21. Dec 20:30 – Jam Session with Vitus Denifl: Stiawoscha Combo

Inspired by Blues, Reggae, Hip Hop, Soul, Funk and Grooves, the Stiawoscha Combo plays a full range of swinging Jazz standards and own compositions that make you want to dance. Musicians from elsewhere are welcome: Come and join this amazing band on stage!

R. Schwarzacher (Kontrabass), T. Mantl (Schlagzeug), V. Denifl (Saxophon)

SA 22. Dec 20:30 – Manchester Snow

Manchester Snow are famous for their authentic sound bidding farewell from youth. The three musicians have recorded a new EP with timeless, adolescent Indie music.

R. Karl (Gesang, Gitarre), M. Sillner (Bass, Gesang), N. Mayr (Schlagzeug, Gesang)

FR 28. Dez 20:30 – Bluesbrauser

Bluesbrauser present their songs and stories in their specific dialect from Pongau. Expect rolling acoustic Blues, Pop and Funk, genuine ballads mixed with rock-cabaret humor.

A. Reicher (Gitarre, Piano, Gesang), M. Schwarzkogler (Harp, Gesang), B. Barkmann (Percussion, Gesang), G. Gruber (Gitarre, Gesang), G. Burgstaller (Bass), J. Stummer (Schlagzeug)

SA 29. Dec 20:30 – Renato Unterberg

Renato Unterberg presents himself with a trippy live-programme; Psychedelic –Bigband-Pop with Woodstock atmosphere. Traveling the world with pop-art á la Mildenburg.

R. Unterberg (Gesang, Gitarre), F. Fürhapter (Elektronische Gitarre, Gesang), B. Halus-Woll (Bass), C. Jenny (Schlagzeug), D. Saudek (Trompete, Klavier), M. Schönegger (Posaune, Saxophon)

FR 4. Jan 20:30 – Trio Grande

Since almost 20 years, the “who is who” of the music scene in Salzburg plays in this intimate Trio that has cultivated their style more and more. Get ready to enjoy earthy grooves, infectious swing, bluesy riffs and soloistically tightrope acts!

C. Kronreif (Tenor Saxophon, Klarinette, Flöte), C. Neuschmid (Gitarre, Banjo), G. Haslauer (Bass, Posaune)