STOUT

The duo, consisting of the two multi-instrumentalists Simon Scherer and Mario Kuzyna, has stood for Irish folk in a fresh, modern form since it was founded in 2013. With guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion and two strong voices, they create a rousing sound that sounds far bigger than you would expect from two musicians. Their music combines traditional Irish sounds with their own ideas, fresh arrangements and a lot of joy in playing - always with respect for the original, but never without the courage to reinterpret it.

Whether atmospheric pub songs, virtuoso instrumental pieces or soulful ballads - STOUT knows how to take the audience with them and whisk them away to Ireland for an evening. Their concerts thrive on spontaneity, humor and closeness: With charming announcements, direct audience participation and palpable enthusiasm, an atmosphere is created that is reminiscent of a lively Irish pub evening.

STOUT is not a cover band, but a creative voice in the folk scene - authentic, energetic and full of passion. Anyone who experiences them live immediately senses why their motto "Irish folk redefined" is not just an empty phrase, but their program. (https://www.stout-music.de)

Mario Kuzyna: guitar, accordion, vocals
Simon Scherer: banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals