It's blues time: musicians from the international blues scene will be visiting Binz this year from 6 to 9 June for the multi-award-winning Blue Wave Festival Binz. Plucking, drumming and singing in many places will make New Orleans pale with envy.The legendary club concerts are on the programme in the late evening hours.
The legendary club concerts are scheduled in the late evening hours.
Mojo Wranglers (DEU, NLD)
Get ready to experience the electrifying sound of the Mojo Wranglers, a funky powerhouse blues trio consisting of the extraordinary talents of Leo Karl Pogodda (vocals and guitar), Roberto Badoglio (bass) and Marcel van Cleef (drums and vocals).
More about the band members
Leo Pogodda is a fixture in the Berlin music scene and brings fresh and raw talent to the band. He has released two albums with his band The Lips, toured Europe and led the jam session Leo's Jam at Yorckschlösschen for eight years. During his career he has played with artists such as Marcos Coll, Christian
Rannenberg, Wynton Kelly Stevenson, William Henderson and many others.
On bass we have the extraordinary Roberto Badoglio. One of the most innovative bassists of his generation, Roberto has studied under bass legends such as Matthew Garrison, Dominique Di Piazza and Skúli Sverrisson. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Roberto has left his mark on the jazz scenes of New York and Berlin, playing with renowned artists such as Steve Hunt, Virgil Donati and Marco Minnemann. He is currently also a member of the Italian funk band Nu Genea and the Aly Keita Trio.
The trio is completed on drums by the highly esteemed Dutch drummer, percussionist, composer and producer Marcel van Cleef. Known for his unconventional drumming style, Marcel combines drums, percussion instruments and his own voice to create a vibrant and distinctive sound. His extensive career includes numerous collaborations with rock, pop, blues and world music bands as well as jazz legends. Marcel's unique approach and exceptional talent
make him an outstanding artist in his genre. He has played with well-known artists such as Aly Keita, Eric Vloeimans, Gerd Dudek, Julia Hülsmann, Ingrid Arthur, Dorrey Lin Lyles and J.C. Doo-Kingue among many others.
Marcel's vision and commitment brought the Mojo Wranglers to life.
Leo Karl Pogodda - vocals, guitar
Roberto Badoglio - bass
Marcel van Cleef - drums, vocals
