Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls Bring Voodoo Blues to Augsburg

Voodoo Blues and Rockabilly Night at the Balloon Factory Augsburg

On Friday, November 13, 2026, two unconventional live acts will come together at the Augsburg Balloon Factory: Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls from the UK and Steve Train & His Bad Habits from Augsburg. The evening blends dark cabaret, blues, country, R&B, rockabilly, and early entertainment music into a concert experience with character.

Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls: Between Vaudeville, Blues, and Dark Humor

Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls play roots-oriented music with a deliberately quirky, theatrical touch. Their sound draws influences from blues, skiffle, calypso, and rockabilly, combining them with an eerie vaudeville aesthetic. Stories about ghosts, zombies, witchcraft, demons, and nocturnal adventures meet syncopated rhythms and striking stage performances.

Jo Carley takes charge of vocals, fiddle, washboard, and mandolin. Tim Carley enhances the sound with guitar, kick drum, and his characteristic rattling shoe. The baritone saxophone and double bass from Stephane Spitz add depth to the trio and create an unusual orchestration between raw blues, dance rhythm, and morbid fairground atmosphere.

A Sound Like from a Cursed Variety Show

The music of the British formation thrives on contrast: sweet melodies meet dark tales, bouncy grooves meet quirky sound colors. Influences from early vaudeville blues acts, Cab Calloway, Wanda Jackson, Dr. John, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins merge with their own horror-blues handwriting.

On stage, an intense live atmosphere emerges, where baritone saxophone, double bass, washboard, and guitar interact closely. The result sounds handmade, playful, and unpredictable. The band has released albums including Them Old Bones, Shake Them Rattlin’ Bones, Voodoo Bones & Vaudeville Blues, and I’ll Put My Voodoo On You. In 2026, new pieces like Lover Love Spell, Only When the Moon Is Full, and The Zombie (Reanimated) were released.

Steve Train & His Bad Habits Open the Evening

Steve Train & His Bad Habits, a local Augsburg act, is also on the program. Together with the British trio, they create an evening that brings together local energy and international roots music. The musical mix ranges from blues and country to rockabilly and R&B, promising a varied dramaturgy with driving rhythm, raw sound, and plenty of stage presence.

Balloon Factory Augsburg: An Intimate Setting for Extraordinary Music

The Balloon Factory at Austraße 27 offers the right space for this concert. The music club stands for independent culture, international guest performances, and immediate audience proximity. The compact club atmosphere creates short paths between stage and audience and allows the details of instrumentation, the direction of rhythm changes, and the dynamics of the stage performance to be felt directly.

Conclusion: A Concert Evening for Curious Ears

Those who want to experience blues, rockabilly, country, and dark cabaret away from common formulas will find an extraordinary combination on this evening. Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls bring their roots-soaked voodoo sound to Augsburg, while Steve Train & His Bad Habits ground the evening locally. Concert attendees can expect an unconventional live show full of rhythm, atmosphere, and dark humor.

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• Balloon Factory Augsburg – Venue and Address
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• Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls – Discography and Artist Profile
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