PORTOBELLO EXPRESS

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Portobello Express is a brilliant art-psych-rock-blues band based in Vienna that has captivated audiences with its music since 2015. What started as a ’60s cover band at a birthday party has grown into a musical powerhouse. The band’s unique sound reflects the diverse influences of its members. With 30 years of experience playing R’n’B with The Jaybirds, Patrick brings influences from the British music scene. Betty’s formative influences include US West Coast psych-rock, soul, and gospel. Patrick and Betty are avid fans of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Jefferson Airplane, and Rainbow. This rich tapestry of influences has helped Portobello Express craft a captivating and familiar sound that sets them apart. The band’s hypnotic blend of psychedelic, blues, and rock, along with their powerful stage presence, channels the energy of the ’60s and ’70s, transporting the audience to a time when music was raw, authentic, and unrestrained, resulting in an unforgettable, fresh, retro sound. The band’s name is an ode to many things. “Portobello” refers to London’s famous Portobello Road, the psychedelic mushrooms of the same name, and singer Betty’s Italian heritage. “Express” is a nod to the power of trains and espresso—an Italian staple.