Wagner stands for handcrafted, heartfelt Soul Rock’n’Roll. Whether solo or with his full band, the Austrian singer, songwriter, and performer delivers raw emotion and captivating retro energy every time he steps on stage.

With over 20 years of live experience and a touring history that includes England, Canada, Finland, Denmark, and Germany, Wagner has earned a reputation as one of Austria’s most powerful voices and performers.

A true artist between Funk, Soul, and Rock, Wagner blends his signature voice, analog sounds, and magnetic stage presence into an unforgettable musical experience. Whether performing solo, as a duo, or with his five-piece band Wagner the Band, brings honest songs, electrifying shows, and compelling musical storytelling to life.

But Wagner is more than just a name – it’s a mindset. Rainer Wagner channels the raw energy of Rock, the depth of Soul, and the elegance of songwriting. Inspired by icons like Prince, Lenny Kravitz, and Led Zeppelin, he brings the spirit of real, analog music back to the stage – loud, honest, and full of heart.

Beyond his own music, Wagner also curates Your Stage – the open mic night, a platform for emerging artists and songwriters to be heard and seen.

WAGNER the Band

RETRO SOUL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

THE FULL LIVE EXPERIENCE
Where Soul meets Rock, and Vintage explodes into NOW.

Get ready for a musical time machine ride—Wagner The Band is not just a concert, it’s a soul-powered, sweat-drenched, groove-soaked experience. A five-piece powerhouse channeling the golden age of music into an unforgettable night of retro rock energy.

Original songs that feel like lost classics from the 60s and 70s—crafted with analog heart and modern bite.
Covers reimagined with grit, groove, and style—honoring legends while owning the stage.
Vintage soul. Funk fire. Rock ‘n’ roll rebellion.
Every note is live. Every beat is real. No playback. No gimmicks. Just a band on fire.

For festivals, clubs, and crowds who want it LOUD, RAW, and REAL.
This is your Retro Rock Experience.
This is WAGNER THE BAND.

The Band:
Rainer Wagner / Vocals, Guitars
Michael Fink / Electric Guitar
Gregor Huber / E-Piano, Organ, Mellotron
Michael Mozeth / Bass
Andreas Göschl / Drums

Additional Studio and Live Musicians:
Max Legat / Drums
Nicolas Fischer / Bass
Moritz Holy / Bass
Daniel Svetnicka / Piano
Arthur Darnhofer-Demàr / Bass
Regina Haring / Backing Vocals
Nina Schwarzott / Backing Vocals

2024

February 7-Solo @ YOUR STAGE WN
March 6-SOLO @ OPEN LOFT VIENNA
March 25-SOLO @ TWO BRIDGES LONDON
March 20-SOLO @ MARLBOROUGH ARMS LONDON
March 27-SOLO @ QUIET NIGHT INN LONDON
March 28-SOLO @ PRINCE ARTHUR LONDON
April 3-SOLO @ YOURSTAGE WN
May 7 live @ Kramladen, Vienna Featuring: Helena May Support: VKgoesWild
May 22nd - Solo @ Your Stage - the open mic night Cafe Nuovo Wiener Neustadt
June 15th - Solo @ Stadtparkfest Wiener Neustadt Bühne MÄX

June 18th - Solo @ Cafe7Stern Wien 20:00July 3rd - Solo @ Your Stage - the open mic night Triebwerk Wiener Neustadt 19:00
July 6th - Solo @ Cafe Stadler Wiener Neustadt
featuring Vilo + Erich Leitgeb
August 24th - Solo @ Openstage MÄX Bürgermeistergarten Wiener Neustadt 16:00
September 11th - Solo @ Cafe Nuovo Wiener Neustadt, Your Stage
Oktober 11th - Solo @ Cafe Stadler Wiener Neustadt
featuring Greyshadow
November 6th - Solo @ Cafe Nuovo Wiener Neustadt, Your Stage
November 13th - Solo @ Das Mussdorf, 1190 Wien

2023

7th February 2023 Wagner the Band @ Ever Artist Café Caspar, Vienna
13th May 2023 Wagner the Band with BLAMUKA Katzelsdorf Schloßpark, Bad Sauerbrunn
24th May 2023 Wagner the Band @ Ever Artist BADESCHIFF, VIENNA
8th July 2023 Wagner the Band @ Kuhmoinen Calling: We Are One
Kuhmoinen, Finland 11:45 and 19:00
https://kuhmoinencallingweareone.com
1st September 2023 Wagner the Band live @ Kultursommer Wiener Neustadt Hauptplatz Wiener Neustadt
14th September 2023 Wagner the Band live @ Vienna Base 19 60 Jahre Vienna Base 21:30

OPEN MIC - SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR Germany/Austria
Sa 28.10. The Village Hamburg 20:00
Mo 30.10. Barkett Berlin 20:00
Mi 1.11. Prachtwerk Berlin 20:00
Do 2.11. Musoc München 20:00
Fr 3.11. Westend München 20:00
Mi 15.11. Nuovo Wiener Neustadt 20:00
Di 21.11. Café Caspar EverArtist Wien 20:00

2022

23rd October 2022
Wagner the Band @ Matinee Sollenau
Leopold Grünzweig Zentrum 11:00

15TH JULY 2022
WAGNER THE BAND @ KULTURSOMMER WIENER NEUSTADT HAUPTPLATZ 19:00

2020

7th February 2020 Wagner the Band with Taris live @ Qlash Linz
28th February 2020 Wagner the Band with Gunned Down Horses and Filiah live @ SUB Wiener Neustadt
4th March 2020 Wagner the Band with Amaury Little Mo and Barbara Duy @ Tunnel Vienna
19th June 2020 STREAM AUSTRIA @ GÖSSERHALLE VIENNA

2019

28th November 2019
Awkward Hearts Release Show @ WUK Vienna 20:00