Portobello Express / Pretty Pleas

PORTOBELLO EXPRESS
Vienna-based band Portobello Express are like a time portal into the golden age of the Psychedelic heavy blues rock, exploring a sound that has its roots in the 60s and 70s and harnessing that era’s unique, raw energy whilst paying homage to their multicultural roots.
Singer Happy Betty and guitarist Patrick Slowhand initially formed the band in 2015 and their broad influences have seeped into their music, giving them a sound that is both retro and fresh. Patrick has been heavily influenced by the British music scene, having played R’n’B for 30 years with his other Viennese band, The Jaybirds. Betty cites West Coast Psych Rock in the U.S. as a formative influence and they are both big fans of Black Sabbath and Rainbow.
Their brandnew album is called ‘B.P.M.’  released on 10th May on Abra Fun Music, is a collection of 7 tracks, passing from heavy rock to bluesy and psychedelic sounds, giving you a glimpse what the band is all about.

PRETTY PLEAS are a Viennese band playing Moody Art Rock, which has a certain wistful quality lyrically but it is musically very diverse. Formed in 2020 by American singer songwriter Daniel Smith and bassist George Clavicle, the two began searching for other members when they met  organist Ryan Heart. The line-up was finally complete when drummer B.B. Kong arrived from Mozambique. The band combines and meshes the influences of each member into a unique and modern rock n roll sound. Their first single All Souls, was released in May 2023. Subsequent digital singles will be released throughout 2023 and an LP is on the horizon for 2024. They are an exciting live band and one not to miss.