The Big Int. Boogie Woogie Night

Boogie-woogie, a genre of blues music that became popular during the late 1920s, is characterized by a regular left-hand bass figure and is mainly dance music. The Big Int. Boogie Woogie Night in Kaiserslautern celebrates this energetic style, which has its roots in African-American communities since the 1870s and influenced rhythm and blues and rock and roll.

Attendees can expect an evening of upbeat piano-driven music, evoking the rhythmic clacking of steam locomotives that inspired the genre. The event highlights the rich history of boogie-woogie, from its origins in Texas "fast western" piano to its resurgence in the 1940s with famous acts like the "Boogie-Woogie Trio" of Pete Johnson, Albert Ammons, and Meade "Lux" Lewis.

This night offers a chance to experience a piece of musical history, with the danceable rhythms that made boogie-woogie a staple in bars and turpentine camps across the Deep South. It's a celebration of a genre that has captivated audiences worldwide.