PAROV STELAR & BAND

“We’re here to have a ball.”
(Art Blakey)

MARCUS FÃœREDER aka PAROV STELAR:Lives and works in Linz / Austria.
Interesting themes and structures preferably move in the protecting environment of the underground. Right where enough space and stages can be found for growth and development. The freedom of jazz combined with the groove of house and breakbeat describes the character of Parov Stelar. The main theme is clearly defined, high quality music engaged in functionality. Parovs productions addresses the DJ at the club as well as the listener in his easy chair and - he is spinning his well selected vinyls across the world.
MARKUS ECKLMAYR:
Lives and works in Linz / Austria.
He started playing saxophone when he was 11 years old. In 2004 he passed the examination at the "Anton Bruckner Private University" in Linz where he still studies Jazz saxophone. Markus Ecklmayr regularly plays gigs with musicians and bands from the Jazz-scene and other directions. During the last 2 years he put a lot of efforts into various projects with different casts. At the moment he puts his main focus on GrooveJazzMusic. In November of 2005 he became a founding member of Parov Stelar..s live band. To play music has a strong influence on his personal development and musical style. He..s always looking forward to the next productions.
BEATE "BEA" BAUMGARTNER:
Lives and works in Vienna / Austria.
Bea, the new singer of Parov Stelar, was born and bred in Namibia. She’s been performing and singing since her early childhood. At the age of 16 Bea was the leading vocalist of “Sweet Chilli”, the first female Band in Namibia. After finishing school she chose Austria as her second homebase, to study Communications and Political Science and of course to sing. She’s performed on several stages and in different formations throughout Austria, but also adds: “Since I’ve been here, I’ve realized how challenging it can be to find the right people to share one’s passion with. For me, singing, performing and music in general, is not only a passion, but a drug as well as the cure.With my interpretation to Parov’s sound, I wish to add the right spice and energy, so that it can become an unforgettable experience for the crowds as well as for us, the band.” B is also the frontwoman of Monilla, a band based in Vienna.
STEFAN HÖLZL:
"No matter which music you play - every note should be a universe!"
Stefan Hölzl is the bassman of the Parov Stelar live band. He was born in Rosenheim/Germany and played his first instrument, the violin, for 5 years as a little child. He started playing the electric bass at the age of 13. In 2006 he finished the Bachelor of Art at the Anton Bruckner University Linz/Austria. He played/plays in several bands like The Royal Drive Affair, Notown Mash and Cyberfunk and joined them for a hundrets of shows worldwide. He is also a founding member of the Parov Stelar Live Band.
ANDREAS LETTNER:
"I like to be into the game of making people guess is it a machine or is it a drummer"
Andreas Lettner is a busy session drummer for several bands round the area of Linz and Vienna. His approach of being versatile and savvy enough to play any style of music gave him the opportunity to perform, tour and record with lots of different artists such as Parov Stelar, Mono&Nikitaman, Sk Invitational, Lylit, [midshi] and lots of others. "I..m very serious about what I do, and I want people to know my professionalism - that I can do the Job that I am called to do" He joined Parov Stelar..s Live band in November 2006.
The Band would like to thank all people who support us:
WOLFGANG at MIOOOW
booking agency

KLAUS HAINY
sound engineer

HANS-JÃœRGEN BART
drums

JOKO13 aka JUST BANKS
tour dj