Root Sixty-Nine

Biography

Root Sixty-Nine is a young band from Zürich. Originally based on blues, the band has explored other styles and genres, especially rock'n'roll, boogie woogie and funk, and now has a wide musical palette on offer.
The formation was founded on the sixth of September 2013, but it would be a few months before the name was finally chosen and all current members decided.
Starting with no small number of private concerts, it didn't take long until the five men in suits could get a last-minute slot in the Emergenza Band Contest 2014, where after several hands-down victories, they secured the people's choice award at the finals in Berne with 196 votes, which was rewarded by a chance to play in the Gurtenfestival 2014.
Shortly before the openair, Root Sixty-Nine initiated a deal with the Zürich suits label Sunita Suits. Now, thanks to an exclusive sponsorship, the band could refine what had become their trademark on the stage. The result of this work, and of course of the continuing musical development, was a successful concert at the Gurtenfestival, which also led to positive press reviews.