From the stinking cellar to the stage: The success story of the Jackpot Blues Band

From the stinking cellar to the stage: The success story of the Jackpot Blues Band

The Jackpot Blues Band is celebrating a remarkable anniversary that revives memories of the group's beginnings. The band, which was founded in 1984 in a supposedly smelly basement of an old printing shop building on Blumentalstrasse in Krefeld, has earned a permanent place in the blues scene over the years. Joachim Watzlawik, the band's drummer, remembers the first meetings well when he joined with his newly purchased drum kit. “We first showed him what all the drums were for,” laughs Charly Neugebauer, the guitarist. In a short time the band found their style and prepared for their first performances.

What makes this anniversary special is the invitation to the well-known musician Inga Rumpf to take part in the celebrations. Rumpf, a legend in German blues and rock, will support the band during the event and join them on stage. This connection between the different generations of the music scene not only shows the resilience of the Jackpot Blues Band, but also the appreciation for the roots and the influence that artists like Rumpf have on the music.

A look at the band's development

From the initial jams in the basement, it has now been almost four decades in which the Jackpot Blues Band has performed numerous performances and developed a reputation as passionate blues performers. The band has experienced various line-up changes over the years, but has always remained true to itself and evolved its sound. Their music ranges from classic blues pieces to their own compositions that captivate the audience.

The invitation to Inga Rumpf is an important step in the history of the Jackpot Blues Band. Not only does she bring an iconic voice, but also decades of experience on stage. “It’s great to have such an artist at our side,” says Watzlawik happily. An occasion that will not only attract the band's fans, but will also be a celebration of the passionate music that has shaped this band over the years.

The exact details of the anniversary are yet to be announced, but the anticipation is already palpable. The Jackpot Blues Band promises to celebrate the shared history with Inga Rumpf and to delight the audience with their musical performances. According to information from rp-online.de This event will be a feast for the senses, celebrating the roots of the blues while looking to the future.

The Jackpot Blues Band is aimed at all fans of good music and those who want to support the programming of the local cultural scene. With Inga Rumpf they have not only gained a talented artist, but also a valuable part of musical history. This anniversary is not only a look back, but also a look ahead to what the band wants to achieve in the future.