BeNuts

BeNuts are a German ska band from Munich.

Band history

The group was founded in 1994 and has since been a very popular concert attraction not only locally, but all throughout Germany. A notable feature about the band are their multilingual song lyrics. While most of the songs, as well as all of the album titles, are English, many compositions also feature French, German, Spanish and even Croatian lyrics and titles. This made touring through most of Central Europe possible. BeNuts also claim to be the first German ska band to have played in Russia and Japan. Only two of eight founding members remain in the group until today, namely Daniel Mauss (drums) and Alexander Erdody (bass). Especially the position of singer and frontman experienced a lot of changes through the years. From 2003 to May 2006, this spot was filled by American vocalist Robert Johnson. His successor, who joined the band in September 2006, is a student in Munich Conservatorium nicknamed El Konno.

Current lineup

vocals: El Konno

Guitar: Jens Schleifenbaum

drums: Daniel Mauss

Bass: Alexander Erdody

Organ: Oliver Zenglein

Trumpet: Jesko Krüger

Trombone: Michael Huber

Alto saxophone: Simon Stusak

Discography

*1996 3 Tone S'Kaa (Artysan Records)
*1998 Captain Rude (Artysan Records)
*2001 Nutty by Nature (Wolverine Records)
*2004 Sex Sells (Wolverine Records)
*2006 A fistful of offbeat [EP] (Rockwerk Records)
*2007 Best of ...live! (Wolverine Records)
*2008 Bavarian Ska Maniacs (Rockwerk Records)

External links

* [http://www.benuts.de www.benuts.de] Official band homepage, also available in English