The Zac Schulze Gang
11/4/2026
at 8:00 PM
/ Erfurt
ZAC SCHULZE: Guitar, Vocals
BEN SCHULZE: Drums
ANT GREENWELL: Bass
“Straight To It” is a fitting title for the debut album of the Zac Schulze Gang: The trio does not mince words, preferring to play the kind of blues-infused rock'n'roll that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. There is no doubt that their guitarist-frontman Zac Schulze is a world-class shredder who plays with precision, speed, and passion, but the trio's focus is not on his solos. The Zac Schulze Gang is an undeniable gang, a group united by a gritty sensibility that adds an electrifying accusation to their rock'n'roll. Zac Schulze rides the thunder generated by the rhythm section of his drummer brother Ben and bassist Ant Greenwell, combining the three into a massive roar without losing sight of their songs. The mix of melody and muscle gives Straight To It a visceral kick. The Zac Schulze Gang, who has moved away from the blues that initially inspired the trio, opens the album with "The Rocker," whose breathless hooks feel almost like a rallying call, maintaining that energy through the blitzkrieg rush of "High Roller." This hard edge is complemented by the bright power-pop of "Angeline" and "Betterland," an alt-rock anthem that soars towards the sky. Despite these gentler touches, the Zac Schulze Gang maintains a rough and turbulent attitude that feels like descendants of the cut-and-burn threat of Dr. Feelgood and the fiery humanity of Rory Gallagher. "Damaged Man" finds Zac channeling the slash-and-burn style of Feelgood's guitarist Wilko Johnson, but it was Gallagher who inspired him to form his band. During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, he discovered footage of the Irish blues legend playing "Bullfrog Blues" on YouTube. Amazed, he brought the clip to Ben, who was also impressed by the raw passion captured in the performance. By this time, the brothers were already part of the music scene centered in their hometown of Gillingham, Medway, Kent in southern England, playing a variety of styles as they cycled through different bands. On the DIY punk circuit running through Europe and the UK, Ben, Ant, and Zac fell in love with the idea of channeling this modern energy in the context of blues. After two years of gigs and woodshedding, the trio hit their big breakthrough at the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in 2022, playing a set that brought them into the British blues scene. Soon the Zac Schulze Gang gained a reputation as street warriors. By the middle of the decade, they were playing more than 250 gigs a year, touring through Europe and the UK, sometimes playing clubs, sometimes snagging prestigious gigs like opening for Eddie 9V, Samantha Fish, or a slot at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival in Los Angeles in 2023. All this hard work, combined with the 2023 EP Made of Three and 2024's Live and Loud, helped den
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