The Playtones

The Playtones is a Swedish band formed in 2008 in Kallinge which plays 1950s-style rock and roll. Their music is influenced by rockabilly. It was called Boppin' Steve & The Playtones before 2008.

The Playtones won the dansband competition Dansbandskampen in 2009. In 2011 the band appeared in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Members

 * Stefan Jonasson – vocals, piano
 * Johan Svensson – drums
 * Mattias Schertell – double bass, electric bass
 * Jonas Holmberg - guitar

Albums

 * As Boppin' Steve & The Playtones


 * As The Playtones


 * Others
 * Rock'n'Roll Christmas Party