A friend of mine sent me the live CD of the Austrian band “Querschlaeger.”  Fritz Messner, the song writer, has a sharp eye for the comic aspects of life and is a born story teller. Every song is preceded by a little funny story. If you speak, German the CD is a real treat. To keep its artistic independence, the band refuses to sign a contract with a label. Good for them and even better for us. The band is superb. You can buy “Live is Lebendig” and other CDs directly from the band’s website.

Listen to Samples

And here is a bit more info on the band from answers.com:

The ultimate lounge or bar band, Querschl