Mark Gamsjager & The Lustre Kings (Wed/Thu)
2024 Lineup | Past Years: 2023 Lineup | 2022 Lineup | 2019 Lineup
In their 27th year of touring, from New York to New Orleans, Boston, Belgium and Beyond, Mark Gamsjager & The Lustre Kings have matured into one of America’s great roots rock combos, with a distinctive sonic stamp courtesy of Mark’s big voice and Gretsch guitar. The Albany-based band stakes a claim to a modern take on the reverb-driven sounds of early rock, leaning also on touchstones of country, blues and R&B. The Lustre Kings are also the longtime backing group for “Queen of Rock” Wanda Jackson, who praises Mark and crew. “Their fine showmanship and musical ability make them great in my book,” Jackson says on the Lustre Kings’ website. “They rock!” The band’s latest album is called “Still The King.”
“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.”