Rascal's Corner - Folk'n'Roll from Krefeld

New EP "Summertime Tones" available now

A spontaneous fun session in the spring has become a very own project. And there we are! Our new EP "Summertime Tones" is now released and is available on the popular platforms. Go to the EP here.

Rascal's Corner are from Krefeld. With a lot of shows in the last 10 years and a lot of time spent on fine tuning the Rascals sound, they have become a live band that has always managed to thrill their audience so far. They combine elements of folk, country and rock'n'roll to a wonderfully danceable folkrock mixture and bring every shack to a boil! After the first album "Bridge over the Labyrinth" (2014), the EP "The train is rolling" (2016), the album "Just That Time" (2019) they are back on the road with their new EP "Summertime Tones". So be there in 2021, because Rascal's Corner will offer you an unforgettable live experience.

News

14. September 2021

Thank you, Rhine Side

What is the best way to defy the rain? Exactly, with music and good mood! Thanks to the Rhine Side and to all who were there on Saturday!

5. September 2021

Duo-Session “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”

Our folky duo version of "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" invites you to swing along. You can find the video of the session now on YouTube.

21. August 2021

Duo-Session “Be More Kind”

For today's video Susi and Flo have sat down in a very small acoustic session and covered this wonderful piece of Frank Turner.

About the band

Rascal’s Corner are from Krefeld. With a lot of shows in recent years and much time spent on tweaking the Rascals sound, they have become a live band which so far always managed to inspire their audience. They combine elements of Irish folk, country, and rock and roll to a wonderfully boppy folk-rock mix and therefore are able to enthrall their audience at any gig!

After the first album "Bridge over the Labyrinth" (2014), the EP "The train is rolling" (2016), the album "Just That Time" (2019) they are back on the road with their new EP "Summertime Tones" (2021).

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Bandmembers

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Flo

Vocals / Guitar / Banjo

Musical background:

Inspired by the movie "Blues brothers" I started my musical career as a saxofonist with jazz and later on with ska. After that I tried some indierock and finally got to play country and folk.

Nonmuscial Interests:

Photography und Movies, exploring nature, cooking

Influences

Johnny Cash, Mumford & Sons, Old Crow Medicine Show, Bruce Springsteen

Susi

Vocals

Musical background:

Because of my parents, I had a connection to singing since I was a child. My choirmaster supported me by giving me singing lessons and with her I was allowed to sing not only popsongs or musicals, but also opera, which was good for the development of my voice.

Nonmusical Interests:

Animals and especially my own dog, cooking, some good time with my friends

Influences:

Musicals, Queen, Old italian songs

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Marc

Bass

Musical background:

I learned to read notes as a child, but it's not been followed for a long time until we met with friends for playing some music. It was in my early twenties when I first tried playing electric bassguitar and never let go ever since. With years passing by I also learned playing guitar and cajon a bit.

Nonmusical interests:

Maths and IT. Especially in combination these topic are more interesting than you might think in the first place.

Influences:

Queen, Blues Brothers, Der Familie Popolski

Dodo

Piano

Musical background:

By taking piano lessons and singing with a choir, music was already a part of my life as a child. Since then, I am mainly based in the classical music. But especially the details any music style has to offer are very interesting for me.

Nonmusical Interests:

Websites and Survival-Games, reading, going for a walk

Influences:

Debussy, Mendelssohn and everything which sounds good.

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Nico

Drums / Percussion

Musical background:

At the age of 16, I sat behind a drums for the first time. After that, I was mainly interested in heavy metal and rock, which changed as I discovered other types of music for me, like swing or folk. Since then, I like trying out and combining!

Nonmusical Interests:

Linguistics, sociology, cooking, board games

Influences:

Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin

Bandmitglieder

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Flo

Vocals / Guitar / Banjo

Musical background:

Inspired by the movie "Blues brothers" I started my musical career as a saxofonist with jazz and later on with ska. After that I tried some indierock and finally got to play country and folk.

Nonmuscial Interests:

Photography und Movies, exploring nature, cooking

Influences

Johnny Cash, Mumford & Sons, Old Crow Medicine Show, Bruce Springsteen

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Susi

Vocals

Musical background:

Because of my parents, I had a connection to singing since I was a child. My choirmaster supported me by giving me singing lessons and with her I was allowed to sing not only popsongs or musicals, but also opera, which was good for the development of my voice.

Nonmusical Interests:

Animals and especially my own dog, cooking, some good time with my friends

Influences:

Musicals, Queen, Old italian songs

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Marc

Bass

Musical background:

I learned to read notes as a child, but it's not been followed for a long time until we met with friends for playing some music. It was in my early twenties when I first tried playing electric bassguitar and never let go ever since. With years passing by I also learned playing guitar and cajon a bit.

Nonmusical interests:

Maths and IT. Especially in combination these topic are more interesting than you might think in the first place.

Influences:

Queen, Blues Brothers, Der Familie Popolski

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Dodo

Piano

Musical background:

By taking piano lessons and singing with a choir, music was already a part of my life as a child. Since then, I am mainly based in the classical music. But especially the details any music style has to offer are very interesting for me.

Nonmusical Interests:

Websites and Survival-Games, reading, going for a walk

Influences:

Debussy, Mendelssohn and everything which sounds good.

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Nico

Drums / Percussion

Musical background:

At the age of 16, I sat behind a drums for the first time. After that, I was mainly interested in heavy metal and rock, which changed as I discovered other types of music for me, like swing or folk. Since then, I like trying out and combining!

Nonmusical Interests:

Linguistics, sociology, cooking, board games

Influences:

Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin