Peaky Pluckers is an energetic Folk-Pop and Rock band from Hamburg that seamlessly fuses authentic Irish folk roots with acoustic reinterpretations of modern pop and rock hits. Styled after the distinct visual aesthetics of the Peaky Blinders era, the project delivers a high-octane, 100% live musical experience driven entirely by raw instrumental performance with absolutely no backing tracks or playbacks.

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Originally founded by Dublin-born singer-songwriter Alex Walker and main violinist Mario Ostermann, the band delivers a massive, stomping acoustic energy to both intimate club venues and major festival stages across Germany. Their extensive portfolio includes regular appearances at iconic venues on Hamburg’s Reeperbahn, as well as major events like the Reeperbahn Festival, Hafengeburtstag Hamburg, Maschseefest Hannover, Kieler Woche, and the Irish Folk Festival at Ufa-Fabrik Berlin.

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Since late autumn 2026, the ensemble, represented by Alex Walker, has invited Mark Kovnatskiy to join and perform with them on a regular basis.

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Core Members:

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• Alex Walker – vocals, acoustic guitar (main member)

• Mario Ostermann – violin, songwriter (main member)

 

Additional Members(varying by line-up size):

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• Mark Kovnatskiy – violin (featured / touring member

• Nacho Arjona (bass, vocals)

• Alex Gymfai (drums, rap)

• Aaron O'Donoughue (cajon, vocals)

• Uzo Sax(saxophone)

• Denis Grove (trumpet)

• Nick Hopea (additional vocals, guitar)

• Nemanja Malusic (full drums).