Vienna-based band Portobello Express are like a time portal into the golden age of the Psychedelic heavy blues rock, exploring a sound that has its roots in the 60s and 70s and harnessing that era’s unique, raw energy whilst paying homage to their multicultural roots.

Singer Happy Betty and guitarist Patrick Slowhand initially formed the band in 2015 and their broad influences have seeped into their music, giving them a sound that is both retro and fresh. Patrick has been heavily influenced by the British music scene, having played R’n’B for 30 years with his other Viennese band, The Jaybirds. Betty cites West Coast Psych Rock in the U.S. as a formative influence and they are both big fans of Black Sabbath and Rainbow.
Their brandnew album is called ‘B.P.M.’ released on 10th May on Abra Fun Music, is a collection of 7 tracks, passing from heavy rock to bluesy and psychedelic sounds, giving you a glimpse what the band is all about.