# Richard Kapp &  The Gowns

> Quirky chamberpop


## Posts

- [On Air: Live at RadioCafe / Ö1 (Jazztime)](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/2026/02/14/on-air-live-at-radiocafe-o1-jazztime/): We are very proud that our show at RadioCafe, as part of the Radiokulturhaus, will be broadcast on Jazztime, hosted by the wonderful Johann Kneihs, on Ö1 on February, 20th at 7:30 PM. Step aboard, join us on deck, and sail with us through singer-songwriter waters with a jazzy foghorn. See you at the cheerful shipwreck. More info: https://oe1.orf.at/programm/20260220/824990/Richard-Kapp-Froehlicher-Schiffbruch Here are some cute pictures of yesterdays show:
- [LIVE at RadioCafe / Ö1 Jazztime](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/2026/01/15/live-at-radiocafe-o1-jazz-times/): We are proud to be performing live on the radio show “Jazz Times” on Ö1, hosted by Johann Kneihs. Although we do not consider ourselves a jazz ensemble in the strict sense, our music is influenced by jazz, and we hope people will enjoy listening. Here are all the details: Fri, Feb 13, 2026 | 7 PM – RadioCafeFree entry. Registration via ORF RadioKulturhaus box office.Live on Ö1 from 7:30 PM. We would love to see you there!
- [Album release party! Yay!](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/2025/10/22/album-release-party-yay/): Our album release party will finally happen next year on 09.01.2026, 18:30 in a very charming theatre called Theater Libelle, Mitterberggassse 15, 1180 Wien, FREE ENTRY! We can’t wait to play for you after so many years! Hope to see many of you!
- ["SHIP" featured on Ö1](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/2025/09/07/ship-featured-on-o1/): On September, 5th, our new album was featured on Ö1 in the show “Spielräume”, hosted by the amazing Johann Kneihs. A big honor for us! In case you missed it, you can still stream it by following this link.
- [CDs available from LP Café](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/2025/09/04/cds-available-from-lp-cafe/): If you love CDs, you can now buy a copy of our album “SHIP” at the charming LP Café, Erdbergstraße 10, 1030 Wien (https://lp-cafe.wien/). They will also be available at our gigs or you can e-mail Richard and he will send you a copy (he will also sign it for you if you ask him kindly).
- [Reviews are in!](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/2025/08/28/review-are-in/): One month after the release of our new album “SHIP”, some lovely reviews have already been published. English: “Richard Kapp & the Gowns deliver something genuinely different, a real diamond in the rough.” – Be about it Press https://www.beaboutitpress.com/richard-kapp-and-the-gowns-ship “Austrian chamber pop band Richard Kapp & the Gowns bring back the smooth sound of the 70s on their new album Ship. A bit of jazz, a bit of funk, with band leader Richard Kapp’s piano as the core.” – Here comes the flood https://www.herecomestheflood.com/2025/08/richard-kapp-gowns-ship.html German: “Die lange Zeit des Wartens hat sich gelohnt. “Ship” von Richard Kapp & Gowns ist ein variantenreiches Album mit aussagekräftigen […]
- [SHIP is out now!](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/2025/06/26/ship-is-out-now/): After 3 years of hard work we are proud to present you our new album: SHIP. Here is a sweet little teaser for you: 10 songs about the downfall of this world—sad, yet funny. Quirky, yet uplifting. Still chamber pop, but not as you know it. Full of surprises. You’re in for a musical journey through the strange waters of our times. Performed by:Richard Kapp (lead vocals, piano, keys, synths, guitar, percussion)Agnes Rössler (lead & backing vocals, melodica, glockenspiel)Alexander Csurmann: drumsBernadette Ott: violaRoland Liegle: bass Guest musicians: Hans Flo Baier (saxophones on “Magic Cake”) Facundo Borgia (trombone on “Importance of […]
- [New single "All The Little Things" OUT NOW!](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/2024/06/22/new-single-all-the-little-things-out-now/): We are back with new music since our last release in 2015! A new single from our upcoming album is now out on all streaming services. It’s about the things that really matter in life: all the little things. 😉 Featuring: Richard Kapp – lead vocals, piano, keys, percussionAgnes Rössler – vocals, melodica, glockenspielAlexander Csurmann – drumsBernadette Ott – violaRoland Liegle – bass Thanx to Mathias Nemec for the wonderful cover artwork. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Music also available on many others streaming services.

## Pages

- [LATEST VIDEOS](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/latest-musicvideo/): Live & Talk Video by Mauro Podini from our gig at the wonderful Stanglerhof in South Tyrol Lyrics Video “All the little things” by Youssef Mostafa
- [Newsletter](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/newsletter/): Fear of FOMO? No problem, just enter your e-mail and we will send you the latest and greatest from Richard Kapp & The Gowns. No worries, we only send you the important stuff. 😉 Latest Videos Live & Talk Video by Mauro Podini from our gig at the wonderful Stanglerhof in South Tyrol “All the little things” (lyrics video)
- [SHIP IS OUT NOW](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/ship-is-out/): 10 songs about the downfall of this world—sad, yet funny. Quirky, yet uplifting. Still chamber pop, but not as you know it. Full of surprises. Get on board – you’re in for a musical journey through the strange waters of our times. Available on the usual streaming services:
- [Album featured on Radio Ö1 on Friday](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/album-featured-on-radio-o1/): Our new album SHIP will be featured on Radio Ö1! Tune in on September 5th at 5:30 pm for the show Spielräume, hosted by the amazing Johann Kneihs. Don’t miss it! https://oe1.orf.at/programm/20250905/806776/Richard-Kapps-froehlicher-Schiffbruch
- [Press](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/reviews-are-in/): “Richard Kapp & the Gowns deliver something genuinely different, a real diamond in the rough.”– Be about it Press “Austrian chamber pop band Richard Kapp & the Gowns bring back the smooth sound of the 70s on their new album Ship. A bit of jazz, a bit of funk, with band leader Richard Kapp’s piano as the core.”– Here comes the flood “Die lange Zeit des Wartens hat sich gelohnt. “Ship” von Richard Kapp & Gowns ist ein variantenreiches Album mit aussagekräftigen Texten und wunderschöner Musik geworden.”– RockTimes
- [Listen here:](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/listen-here/)
- [MUSIC VIDEOS](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/music-videos/)
- [New single "All the little things"](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/new-single-out/): We are back with new music since our last release in 2015! A new single from our upcoming album is now out on all streaming services. It’s about the things that really matter in life: all the little things. 😉 Featuring: Richard Kapp – lead vocals, piano, keys, percussionAgnes Rössler – vocals, melodica, glockenspielAlexander Csurmann – drumsBernadette Ott – violaRoland Liegle – bass Thanx to Mathias Nemec for the wonderful cover artwork.
- [All the little things](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/all-the-little-things-live-session/)
- [Testimonials](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/769-2/)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/terms-and-conditions/)
- [Portfolio](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/portfolio/)
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- [](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/576-2/): “This pianoman evokes the spirits of the doomed romantic“– NBT Radio
- [](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/574-2/): “Unique brand of baroque pop coupled with sharp lyrical observations.”– Rob McNamara, Golden Ple
- [](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/572-2/): “Wie ein junger Elton John, der sich ein paar narrische Schwammerl ins Frühstücks-Omelette geworfen hat.”– Falter.at
- [](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/570-2/): “One of my favorite artists of the moment.”– Simon Raymonde, Bella Union
- [MEDIA](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/media/): (c) Christian Messner Download PRINT VERSION (c) Christian MessnerDownload PRINT VERSION (c) Constanze TrzebinDownload PRINT VERSION (c) Constanze TrzebinDownload PRINT VERSION
- [BOOKING & CONTACT](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/booking-contact/): If you want to book us, please drop me an E-Mail: richard@richardkapp.com
- [DISCOGRAPHY](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/music/): SHIP (Album/2025) Listen on Apple MusicListen on Spotify Download lyrics for “Ship” as PDF All The Little Things (Single/2024)Listen on Apple MusicListen on Spotify FAKE! (Album/2015)Buy on iTunesListen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on Amazon AMOK (Album/2012)Buy on iTunesListen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on Amazon LUNCHBOX (Album/2010)Buy on iTunesListen on Apple MusicBuy on Amazon * (Asterisk) (Album/2008)Buy at our shows SOLO ALBUMS Point Of No Return (Album/2016)Buy at our shows (CD only!) Talking To The People (Album/2013)Buy on iTunesListen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on Amazon My Romantic Fantasy (Album/2010)Currently not available A Tie For Free (Album/2006)Buy on iTunesListen […]
- [GIGS & EVENTS](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/gigs/): 05.09.2025 – Album feature at Ö1 (Spielräume w/ Johann Kneihs), 5:30pm 2020 29.02.2020 – Solo piano on Peter’s (our sound engineer) wedding 2019 06.04.2019 – Kramladen w/ Small Theater10.08.2019 – The Jam Bar, Wiener Neustadt28.09.2019 -Mezzanin 7 ****CANCELLED! **** 2018 26.05.2018 – Cafe Schmid Hansl w/ Daniela Flickentanz30.08.2018 – Das Werk w/ Agnes Milewski07.09.2018 – Bistro Bar Francis20.09.2018 – Cafe Carina w/ Syannah 2017 28.04.2017 – Diamond Gold Ressort Party27.05.2017 – Donaukanaltreiben / Central Garden23.06.2017 – Straßenfest Pappel26.07.2017 – Salonette05.08.2017 – Huma Eleven / Hafen Open Air Warmup16.08.2017 – Shortynale Filmfestival (Solo)19.08.2017 – Cafe 7stern w/ Agnés Milewski01.09.2017 – AU06.10.2017 […]
- [BIOGRAPHY](https://richardkapp.com/index.php/about/): Richard Kapp & the Gowns is a chamber-pop band based in Vienna, Austria. Richard’s music is consistently fresh and surprising, keeping listeners on their toes as he loves to experiment with various styles while maintaining his distinctive character. His band, The Gowns, provides him with the freedom to express himself while enthusiastically supporting his music with their skilled and charming interpretations. Richard is entirely self-taught, having begun playing the piano and singing at the age of six. Although he has no formal training in music theory, he arranges all of his songs on his own. Since 2007 he is regularly […]


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