Possessed by Paul James
Mary lee family band
Ray Vietti(The Harmed Brothers)
Angry Zeta
Roy and the Devil´s Motorcycle
Big Bull & His Selfish Band
Konrad Wert, aka Possessed by Paul James, balances 20+ years in special education, advocacy, and music. Despite a 50-hour workweek, he's released 5 albums, 2 topping Bluegrass Billboard charts. His 6th album, "Fighting For Our Own Survival," coming soon, captures life's essence, featuring tracks like "See You On Sunday," recorded live in Wyoming with Joe Macheret on fiddle.
The Mary Lee Family Band, a Brazilian/Irish, Bluegrass/Country ensemble based in Berlin, is more than a name—it's a family affair. With wife, husband, son, a soul sister and an adopted pirate on stage, their gigs offer a sublime live experience. Authentic music meets raw talent, featuring washboard, double bass, violin, and acoustic guitar, all topped with Mary Lee's headstrong, free-spirited vocals.
Angry Zeta, an acoustic quintet hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, merges traditional bluegrass instrumentation with outlaw tales and a punk attitude. Trained by the lively streets of Buenos Aires, they captivate audiences with fast tempos and loud presence. Their iconic bluegrass-country-punk sound fills any venue, inside or out, sober or not. They thrive in any setting, delivering their electrifying performance wherever they go.
Ray Vietti, founder of Americana band The Harmed Brothers, established in 2009. They've dropped 6 albums, touring both stateside and abroad. Vietti's last European tour was in Feb 2020 pre-pandemic. Their latest album, "Across The Waves," came out in June 2020. While slow to return to touring, Vietti's staying busy with a solo release expected later this year, featuring stripped-down versions of Harmed Brothers' classics and more.
For nearly 30 years, Roy and the Devil’s Motorcycle have fearlessly carved their own musical path, blending blues, garage, and experimental influences. They burst onto the scene with their cult classic album "FORGOTTEN MILLION SELLERS" in 1998 and continued touring extensively across Europe. Their latest release, "Im Reich der Wilden Tiere (No Milk No Sugar)," arrived in spring 2021 on Voodoo Rhythm Records.
"Big Bull," with roots in punk, hardcore, and metal, transitioned to a one-man band, BIG BULL AND HIS SELFISH BAND, blending country, rockabilly, and blues. He released EPs in 2020, touring Europe and Brazil with Jayke Orvis and The Bullshit Brothers. Now, gearing up for a full album release in summer 2024, he'll hit the road with Light Strucks, sharing his unique "Dark’a Billy" sound across Europe.
Once two soul sisters had a dream…They dreamed of making a festival in Berlin, where love and fine music would touch hearts.
Berlin String Bash is this dream coming true. One day with 6 great bands and many friends to celebrate how music connects people!
Franzi & Mary Lee
