Musicians

On this site you will find information about the musicians of the present Mojo Blues Band. When you click on the arrow symbol, you can see pictures & a short biography of each musician.

ERIK TRAUNER (vocals, guitar, slidegtr., harp)
	Born in 1958 in Vienna, Austria, he was self-taught. He founded the Mojo Blues Band in 1977. His intensity with the blues music, touring through Europe & the U.S., together with the cooperation of international Blues stars, formed his musical talent. more infos

SIGGI FASSL (vocals, guitar)
	Born in 1966 in Vienna, Austria & self-taught. As a teenager, Siggi was influenced by Rock n' Roll & Country music. By cruising around in the clubs in Vienna, he discovered the Blues "live" by listening to Al Cook & Erik Trauner. At age 19 he had his first stage appearance & 2 years later he became the lead singer of the Rockabilly band "The Torpedos". more infos

CHARLIE FURTHNER (piano)
	Born in 1969 in St. Pölten, Lower Austria. He had 6 years of classical piano lessons, but after a few years he discovered that the Boogie Woogie rhythms of Axel Zwingerberger fascinated him more than Mozart or Beethoven. more infos

DIDI MATTERSBERGER (drums)
	Born in 1977 in Lienz, East Tyrol (Osttirol), Austria. Starting his musical career at age 17, his instrument at the time was a snare drum. more infos

HERFRIED KNAPP (bass)
	Born in 1967 in Salzburg, Austria. Studied electric & contra bass in Vienna. Scholarship recipient of the American Institute of Music. more infos