In the Name of Rockabilly
It's impressive what Louie & The Wolf Gang from Baden, Switzerland, have experienced over the past two years. A look at the trio’s biography shows: the members have helped shape a piece of Swiss rockabilly history – and that’s also reflected in the line-up.
They’ve played shows at renowned festivals like the Tiki Bash (CH), the Rockabilly Days, and the Rock’n’Roll City Jamboree in Donaueschingen (DE), as well as at the most recent Badenfahrt (CH). There were also well-attended club gigs at KuFa Lyss (CH) and appearances at the Open Air Bischofszell. At the same time, the trio's sound has been played on radio stations both in Switzerland and internationally – from Rete Uno and prominent Swiss indie stations to major broadcasters and niche rockabilly stations around the world.
No surprise then that the media recently wrote:
“Louie & The Wolf Gang are one of the most thrilling current Swiss rockabilly bands.”
And indeed – each of the three guys from Louie & The Wolf Gang has contributed to Swiss rockabilly and rock’n’roll history:
Double bassist Phil Traussnig as co-organizer of the legendary Trash Town Rockabilly Festivals and with his former band The Sun Skippers. Louie and JP with their legendary ’90s neo-rockabilly band Blown Mad – and with hundreds of shows performed with their Rolling Stones tribute band The Rolling Tongues.
The facts speak for themselves:
Wherever the trio performs – with their rockabilly sound inspired by Johnny Cash, Restless, Carl Perkins, Crazy Cavan, and Buck Owens – they leave behind an enthusiastic audience. Numerous videos prove it – including footage from the Open Air Bischofszell, where the band easily got 1,000 people dancing on a Sunday afternoon.
2025 is shaping up to be another action-packed summer for the band:
with performances on the main outdoor stage at the Trucker & Country Festival in Interlaken, the Fête de la Musique in Fribourg, another appearance at the Rockabilly Days in Asperg (DE) – and more festival shows to come.
Line-up – Louie & The Wolf Gang
Leo "Louie" Niessner – Guitar/Vocals
Hanspeter "JP" Free – Drums/Backing Vocals
Phil Traussnig – Upright Bass
