When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026.

When do the doors open and when does the music start?

Doors open at 8:00 PM, the concert is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is the Balloon Factory at Austraße 27, 86153 Augsburg.

How much does admission cost?

Tickets cost 18 Euros in advance. The box office price is 20 Euros.

Who else is performing alongside Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls?

Another act of the evening is Steve Train & His Bad Habits from Augsburg.

What music can the audience expect?

The audience can expect to hear Voodoo blues, dark cabaret, skiffle, alternative country, rockabilly, and roots music.

Jo Carley live in Augsburg - Balloon Factory 2026

Name: Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls (UK) // Steve Train & His Bad Habits (Augsburg)
Start: 2026-11-13T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-13T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Ballonfabrik

Voodoo Vaudeville and dark roots sound at the Balloon Factory

On Friday, November 13, 2026, British Voodoo blues meets Augsburg roots music: Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls are bringing their unique blend of skiffle, blues, rockabilly, and dark cabaret to Augsburg. Joining them on stage at the Balloon Factory are local favorites Steve Train & His Bad Habits.

Between blues, rockabilly, and dark variety

Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls combine early musical traditions with a theatrical stage performance. Fiddle, washboard, mandolin, baritone saxophone, double bass, guitar, and kick drum merge into a rough, rhythmically driven sound. The band describes their music as roots-soaked and off-kilter – a dark, danceable mix with voodoo flair and vaudeville atmosphere.

A band with its own sound world

Jo and Tim Carley founded their musical home in the Voodoo Shack, their own studio on the English east coast. Since then, the trio has developed a distinctive style that straddles alternative country, blues, rock ’n’ roll, psychobilly, and gothabilly. Releases like Them Old Bones, Shake Them Rattlin’ Bones, Voodoo Bones & Vaudeville Blues, and Live and Undead From Temperance showcase the stylistic range of the band.

Live experience on international stages

The band has performed at various festivals, including the Upton Blues Festival, the Ealing Blues Festival, the Azkena Festival in Spain, and the Rolmos Roots Rock Festival in Belgium. They have also shared stages with acts such as Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Hillbilly Moon Explosion, The Meteors, and Rev. Horton Heat. In 2026, the tour will once again travel through Europe – with a concert in Augsburg as a special stop.

Steve Train & His Bad Habits open the evening

Steve Train & His Bad Habits bring a local perspective to the program. The Augsburg project adds a regional flavor to the evening and sets the stage for the international performance of the Old Dry Skulls. Thus, a concert evening emerges that combines scene closeness, handmade music, and stylistic adventurous spirit.

Concert experience at the Balloon Factory

The Balloon Factory stands for independent culture, live music, and an immediate audience atmosphere. Amidst dark light, creaking rhythms, and the dry pulse of kick drum and double bass, a concert unfolds that favors character over gloss. The precise synchronization of the unusual instrumentation meets an expressive stage performance and direct club sound.

Conclusion: An evening for curious ears

This double concert brings together British Voodoo blues, rockabilly, skiffle, and Augsburg roots music. Anyone looking for handmade sounds, quirky arrangements, and an extraordinary live atmosphere will experience a concert evening with unique character at the Balloon Factory. Secure tickets in advance and experience Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls live in Augsburg.