ABOUT US

Photo: Kilian Keuchel

THE SEE SEE RIDERS - AT A GLANCE
The See See Riders are a young string band from Bamberg, Germany, playing blues, American roots, and early swing music. With resonator guitars, violin, and double bass, they blend reimagined forgotten songs with original compositions. Soulful, witty performances recently earned them a spot in the 2025 International Blues Challenge finals in Memphis and third place at the European Blues Challenge in Split, Croatia. Since then, they have gained international recognition, playing blues festivals all over Europe, such as Blues in Hell in Norway, Brezoi Blues Festival in Romania, Le Buis Blues Festival in France, and Swing Wespelaar in Belgium. Their new album Having Fun with The See See Riders mixes vintage and modern influences – from Tampa Red-inspired slide guitar and raw Charley Patton interpretations to virtuoso fiddle parts and vocal harmonies that add depth
and character.

Armano Persau
Instrument: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Armano is not only the lead singer, but also an important part of the rhythm section. He makes The See See Riders danceable and dynamically adapts the rhythm to the concert atmosphere. He is also a creative songwriter and enriches the band with his own songs.

Rebekka Wagner
Instrument: violin, vocals
If you're wondering where the beautiful melodies come from, then Bekki is certainly the right place to start your search. She gives the sound a folky, virtuoso character and enriches almost every song with her backing vocals.

Stephan Goldbach
Instrument: double bass, vocals
With Steph we have not only found a real groove machine, but also a double bass virtuoso. Together with Armano he forms the rhythm section and sometimes even plays with Bekki as a string duo. What else can we say? His solos have been described as "world class" by the specialist press. He also always wears the most beautiful peaked caps.

Benjamin Lojak
Instrument: Resonator guitar, slide guitar, vocals
If it sounds like Bikini Bottom, then Benjamin is certainly involved, with his fingers or slide guitar. He contributes another tonal color that perfectly complements the See See Riders' arrangements. In addition to his slide playing, he also enriches the band with lively ragtime fingerpicking.
Selection of performances at international festivals
Swing Wespelaar 2026 (Belgium)
Le Buis Blues Festival 2026 (France)
Brezoi Blues Festival 2026 (Romania)
Jeinser Blues Festival 2026
Blues & Jazz Festival Bamberg 2026
International Blues Challenge Memphis 2025 (USA)
European Blues Challenge Split 2025 (Croatia)
Eutin Blues Fest 2025
Blues in Hell 2024 (Norway)
Blues & Jazz Festival Bamberg 2024
Jazz Weekend Regensburg 2024
Howth Roots & Blues Festival 2023 (Ireland)
Spiekeroog International Jazz Festival 2023
Mississippi Blues & BBQ Berlin 2020


