Members: Flo Kasper, Peter Cruseder, Ricarda Maria Oberneder

Electro-soul ensemble La Rochelle Band was formed in 2011 by Austrian music producer Peter Cruseder aka Mr. La Rochelle. Peter studied classic and jazz piano as well as song composition at the Anton Bruckner University in Linz. The multi-talent was awarded the Austrian newcomer award in 2010. In 2013 he had the honour of producing the music for the voestalpine Klangwolke alongside Parov Stelar.

La Rochelle Band released their debut album Shake Late in 2012 on Peter’s own label Peter Cruseder Records. The band signed to Etage Noir Recordings in the same year, and have since released the Work That Body EP, the single Burning In My Soul, the Good Time Tonight EP and the single Love Me Too on the label. Peter Cruseder composes and produces all of the songs himself. On stage Mr. La Rochelle is responsible for electronics and keyboards and is joined by the singer Ricarda Maria and drummer Flo Kasper.

La Rochelle Band has received praise from all corners and The Red Bulletin had this to say in their October 2013 magazine. “The La Rochelle Band is now one of the hottest acts in the local music business, with live gigs across the world, ranging from London to the black sea”.