With a unique blend of bluegrass, folk, and classical influences, the Kruger Brother’s music flows like a gentle river, guiding listeners on a journey through a rich tapestry of emotions. Every note conveys a feeling; each melody holds a memory. Their songs speak of love, loss, and hope, touching the soul and uniting listeners in a shared experience. In their ever-expanding body of work, Jens Kruger (banjo and vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar and lead vocals), and Joel Landsberg (bass and vocals) together as The Kruger Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Together, they established the incomparable sound that The Kruger Brothers are known for today – their original music is crafted around their discerning taste, and the result is unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, there’s always something new to discover.
Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age. Growing up in a family where music was an important part of life, they were exposed to a wide diversity of musical influences. The brothers were performing regularly by the time they were eleven and twelve years old, and they began their professional career in 1979. Jens’ and Uwe’s first public performances were as a duo, and in just a few years they were busking on the streets of cities throughout eastern and western Europe.
The Kruger Brothers are members of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame, the Wilkes
County Hall of Fame, the International Banjo Hall of Fame, as well as the American
Folk Music Hall of Fame.
Both Uwe and Jens are honorary citizens of North Carolina and Calgary, Canada. The
Kruger Brothers have received numerous awards including the Steve Martin Prize for
excellence in banjo and bluegrass, several IBMA nominations, Prix Vallo, and many
more…
The Kruger Brothers are a true staple of the American music scene and continue to
bring excellence to audiences worldwide.
California duo Salinas Road opens the show with great original acoustic songs.
