For quite a few years, Seth “Sauerkraut” Travins has been hosting his own, old-fashioned, old-style roots-music revues at Club Helsinki Hudson. Travins is a one-man marvel of old-time country, Western swing, honky-tonk, and early rock ‘n’ roll styles, and he’s got a direct line into likeminded artists and bands all over the U.S. and the globe who mine these styles with authenticity, virtuosity, and creativity, just like he does. I always say that if I ever produce a roots-music recording, Seth Travins will be my first phone call.
Seth is often seen performing with Michael “Chops” Laconte, one of the best rockabilly bass players around. Mike has gigged as bassist with Brian Setzer (Stray Cats) and tours regularly with the Lustre Kings and the legendary Wanda Jackson. He was a founding member of the 1990s New Yorkband Slick Pelt.
And now, the trio will kick off Club Helsinki Hudson‘s new Ballroom Sessions for the spring/summer 2018 season on Sunday, April 15, at 7pm. Known regionally for their mix of hard-edged rockabilly, honky-tonk, and garage-rock, the Chops ‘n’ Sauerkraut Trio will be singing and stomping through originals and favorite rock tunes while showcasing brand-new songs upstairs in Helsinki’s gorgeous party ballroom on the venue’s second floor above the Restaurant at Helsinki.
Chops, Sauerkraut, and Krewtons play hard-edged rockabilly, honky-tonk, and garage-rock, indebted to the likes of Carl Perkins, the Standells, ? and the Mysterians, Frankie Yankovic, Elvis Presley, Bob Wills, and the Cramps.
Michael “Chops” Laconte is one of the best rockabilly bass players around Mike has gigged as bassist with Brian Setzer (Stray Cats) and tours regularly with the Lustre Kings and the legendary Wanda Jackson. He was a founding member of the 1990s New York band Slick Pelt.
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