A song by Carl Michael Bellmann (1740-1795), probably the most dissolute Scandinavian singer/songwriter of all time, a kindred spirit and potential drinking companion of Robert Burns (1759-1796). The song tells the story of Ulla Winblad’s travel to a skanky pub. The German version is a translation by Austrian poet Hans-Carl Artmann (1921-2000).

Ulla Die Kneipenmutter

Drifters & Vagabonds

Drifters & Vagabonds - Teaser 1

Drifters & Vagabonds // Teaser 1

Scottish Reel "The Ramparts" (from the Donald MacLeod Tunebook) followed by two Schleunige (after Johann Michael Schmalnauer 1771-1845). Schleunige are a racy type of the Landler, which were most common in the Salzkammergut, a beautiful mountain region on the borders between Styria, Upper Austria and Salzburg, but are also known in the neighbouring regions.

Austro-Caldeonian Set 1: Reel/Schleunige

Composed by John Somerville, dedicated to Neil McKechnie, a life long supporter of the Feis movement which helps promote Scottish culture and music across the country.

McKechnie's Farewell

A classic Old Time and Appalachian Mountain Music song that has been known just as well in Bluegrass and the Old Time Revival since the late 1950s. The Doc & Merle Watson version is unforgettable! This version is close to that of the band "Hickory Wind" from 1975.

Red Rocking Chair

Black Market Tune überrascht mit einem völlig neuen Bild von Folkmusik. Schwedische Sterbelieder, schottische Trinklieder und österreichische Jodler werden mit Kompositionen aus eigener Feder kombiniert. Europäische Musiktradition trifft auf Experimentierfreudigkeit. Jazz und Blues fließen genauso mit ein wie Elektronisches. Black Market Tune klingt rau und ungekämmt, herzzerschmetternd und lyrisch zugleich. Paul Dangl, John Somerville, Colin Nicholson, Christian Troger und Johanna Kugler brechen das traditionell eher straffe Folkgenre auf und schaffen einen unverwechselbaren Sound, der in die Knochen kriecht.

Black Market Tune surprises the audience with a completely new image of folk music. Swedish death songs, Scottish drinking songs and Austrian yodelers are combined with original compositions. European music tradition meets with love for experimentation. The music draws from Jazz and Blues as well as from Electronic Music. Black Market Tune sounds harsh and unkempt, heartbreaking and lyrical at the same time. Paul Dangl, John Somerville, Colin Nicholson, Christian Troger and Johanna Kugler break open the traditionally rather tight folk genre and create that unique sound seeping into your bones.

Black Market Tune

Popular tracks