LOUIE AUSTEN - Das Vindobona

Das Vindobona, Wien

The "Lucky Star" and his life's work: entertainment legend celebrates 80th birthday with

exclusive vinyl release at Vindobona

Vienna - With the Louie Austen 8.0 Birthday Concert, the exceptional singer invites you to an outstanding anniversary on Saturday,

September 19, 2026, to an outstanding anniversary at "Das Vindobona". The

evening not only marks Austen's 80th birthday, but also the premiere of his new

vinyl LP "Simply the Best" - an exclusive live recording of his acclaimed performance at the

Jazzfest Wiener Neustadt 2025.

The centerpiece of the event is the show "The Musical Life of a Lucky Star".

Dynamic projections with photographic material from his stops around the world bring the

the past come to life and invite the audience to accompany the artist on an

emotional journey through his eventful life. He describes himself and his

and his musical career as "Lucky Star" to match the title. Musically

Austen interprets timeless classics from the "Great American Songbook" in the style of Frank

Sinatra, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole. The elegance of the swing era is interwoven,

anecdotes from his life and a good dose of Viennese humor to create an unforgettable

unforgettable experience.

Austen will be accompanied by the "Jazzkapelle.at", a perfectly coordinated team - with

Thomas Zech on guitar, Thomas Barth on piano, Peter Strutzenberger on double bass and Wolfgang Wehner on drums.

bass and Wolfgang Wehner on drums - which the jubilarian describes as his personal "Simply the

Best" line-up.

Mediterranean flair and rousing female power are guaranteed by the performance of special guest

Loredana Iadicicco. Her singing reflects the heritage of Naples, whose radiant attitude to life she

attitude to life she brings directly to the stage. Their musical paths met for the first

first met in the inner-city bar "Drakon" in Vienna, where they regularly perform together in front of enthusiastic fans.

regularly take place in front of enthusiastic fans.

Don't miss out on this unique anniversary and be there live at the Vindobona

when a true legend celebrates her musical life's work!

Line-up:

• Louie Austen (Vocals)
• Loredana Iadicicco (Special Guest Vocals)
• Thomas Zech (guitar)
• Thomas Barth (piano, concept, musical direction)
• Peter Strutzenberger (double bass)
• Wolfgang Wehner (drums, concept & management, visuals)

Text: Thomas Barth