The Wolfratshauser Bonny Tones delight their fans with songs by Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly.
At an ARD show with Andy Borg they show that to a large audience.
Wolfratshausen - Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis: The music of the 1950s was rebellious, stirring and full of passion.
It was the time of the petticoats and teased ponytails.
“Simply a special attitude towards life”, judge the members of the “Bonny Tones”.
These are Maxi Nachtmann (19, guitar), Tim Neuberger (17, bass), Timo Freyenberg (17, keyboard) and Jannik Dreyer (21, drums).
Wolfratshauser Band guest on ARD show with Andy Borg: "At first we believed in jokes"
The young musicians have dedicated themselves to rock'n'roll - and so well that the television knocked on the door.
"In the summer we received an email asking whether we would like to appear at the 'Schlager-Fun' with Andy Borg," recalls band leader Maxi Nachtmann.
“At first I thought it was a joke.
I mean, we're in a program on television. ”But it wasn't a joke - Südwestrundfunk invited the four young musicians to a three-hour live broadcast in Baden-Baden for the extra-long special edition“ For the heart thing ”.
"The aim is to collect donations for children and young people who have been affected by the flood disaster - so a mega cool thing," says Nachtmann.
Hit fun with Andy Borg: Wolfratshauser young band can be seen on ARD
The 19-year-old surprised his bandmates with the good news after a performance.
“At first they didn't want to believe it either,” remembers the Wolfratshauser.
"Especially not when we looked at the other guests on the list." Michelle, Semino Rossi, Anita and Alexandra Hofmann as well as Vincent Gross have confirmed their attendance.
The decision was made without much discussion: "We're going there."
Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly: The Bonny Tones show themselves to a huge audience
The plan is for the "Bonny Tones" to create a good mood among the audience with a total of six numbers. In the meantime, host Andy Borg has also contacted the young musicians. They had posted the post “We're doing our first TV appearance!” On their Facebook page. “Hey,” wrote the Schlagerbarde back humorously, “I'm on the same show too. I'm happy to get to know you! It's going to be fun, see you soon Andy. ”The four“ Bonny Tones ”were enthusiastic. “That was an absolutely grand gesture - I mean that he even gets in touch with such little 'hamsters' as us,” says Nachtmann and laughs. “After all, we don't have as large a fan base as Michelle. So it's all the more beautiful how warmly we are welcomed here. "at 8:15 p.m. on SWR television.
