Mark Gamsjager & The Lustre Kings (Wed/Sat)
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In 2020, Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings marked its 25th Anniversary by winning the illustrious Ameripolitan Music Award, launched by the legendary Dale Watson, taking home the “Rockabilly Group” trophy at the virtual ceremony. Gamsjager’s new album “Still the King” tells its own story, rocking with original tracks from seminal writers like Ben Vaughn, Ronnie Self, Leroy Preston and John Lilly, and choice classics like the Ricky Nelson chestnut “Stop Sneakin’ Around.”
“American music is what keeps me going,” Gamsjager grins. “It all comes back to the rhythm, the space, the beat.”
“A cold beer, a hot date and the Lustre Kings. Real roots rock and roll never sounded so good.”
“The Lustre Kings dig that true-hearted rockabilly has a country core, and their unfeigned love of the rebel music is infectious. The good-time sounds purveyed by Gretsch-slinger Mark Gamsjager and company swing, bop, and wheel in formidable fashion; so enthusiastically so that the world’s hardwood dance floors surely fear the Lustre Kings.”
“(Mark Gamsjager is) the one with the badass rockabilly hair and the Gretsch hollowbody. The Albany NY-based Lustre Kings’ commitment is matched only by their ability. Small wonder they’re constantly on the road, and tour regularly with Wanda Jackson, as opening act and backing band.”