Concert Reviews and Photos
Charles Esten at Capitol Hannover – Hanover, Germany – January 27, 2019
Charles Esten began his early performance career in London’s west end. Since making his debut as Buddy Holly he has [,,,]
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Tony Hadley live at Capitol Hannover – Hanover, Germany – February 7, 2018
Tony Hadley Tonight Belongs To Us – European Tour 2018 Capitol Hannover Hanover, Germany February 7, 2018 The rise and [,,,]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Music Life Magazine catches up with Loel Campbell of Wintersleep in Germany
With six studio albums and multiple award nominations under their belt, Wintersleep have opened for Paul McCartney and made various TV [,,,]
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INTERVIEW: Catching up with Scotland’s Fatherson
(Hamburg, Germany) – Since first seeing Fatherson at the famous King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, recently voted one the top [,,,]
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Another successful year for Germany’s Reeperbahn Festival
The Reeperbahn Festival takes place each September in Hamburg, Germany. Now in its 11th year the festival has grown to [,,,]
Interviews
Interview with Texas band Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove from Austin, Texas were founded in 1999. The guys called it a day back in 2005, playing the odd [,,,]
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Ex-Marillion singer Fish talks about new solo album, farewell tour and retirement
Having enjoyed huge success with Marillion and as a solo artist, Fish has decided it is time for the music [,,,]
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Interview with New Jersey band The Front Bottoms
Interview with Brian Sella (lead vocals/guitar) of The Front Bottoms February 23, 2016 Hamburg, Germany Tonight is the European tour [,,,]
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Interview with Richie Ramone – February 23, 2016 – new solo album out later this year
(Hamburg, Germany) – As drummer of iconic Punk Rock band The Ramones from February 1983 until August 1987, Richie Ramone played [,,,]
Interviews
Canada’s Striker overseas with Brainstorm and Primal Fear in support of new album
Striker – interview with lead vocalist Tim Brown – February 16, 2016. Canadian rockers Striker are back on the road with a [,,,]
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One-on-One with Montreal Blues Guitarist Cliff Stevens in Germany
(Hameln, Germany) – Cliff Stevens is probably one of the hardest working Blues musicians around, he has just completed another [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Sturgill Simpson live at Celtic Connections – Glasgow, Scotland – January 15, 2016
(Glasgow, Scotland) – Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival, Celtic Connections, celebrates Celtic music and culture from across [,,,]
Interviews
The Sex Pistols Experience – An Interview with Paul Crook
Almost 40 years ago four young lads from London embarked on a journey that was to last a little over [,,,]
Interviews
Paper Aeroplanes – “Impossible to ignore” – An interview with Sarah Howells
(Hamelin, Germany) – Welsh duo Paper Aeroplanes consist of Sarah Howells and Richard Llewellyn. Their fourth studio album, Joy, was [,,,]
Interviews
Who Killed Bruce Lee – An Interview in Hameln, Germany October 17, 2015
(Hameln, Germany) – Who Killed Bruce Lee is a four-piece indie band from Beirut. The guys have a huge following across the [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Steve Hackett live at Theatre Am Aegi – Hannover, Germany – September 29, 2015
(Hannover, Germany) – Following on from the incredibly successful ‘Genesis Revisited’ project, Steve Hackett is on the road again. This [,,,]
Interviews
Fatherson at Reeperbahn Festival – Hamburg, Germany – September 24, 2015
(Hamburg, Germany) – Fatherson are an Indie rock three-piece from Glasgow. Formed in 2010 they quickly achieved a sizeable following around [,,,]
Interviews
Cairo at Reeperbahn Festival – Hamburg, Germany September 24, 2015
Nate Daniels (Vocals/Guitar) Matt Sullivan (Drums/Percussion) Caitlin Grieve (Violin/Vocals) Dante Berardi Jr (Guitar/Vocals/Synth) Joel Dalton (Bass/Keys) (Hamburg, Germany) – [,,,]
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The Zolas live at Reeperbahn Festival – Hamburg, Germany – September 24, 2015
(Hamburg, Germany) – The Zolas are a Canadian indie/electro band based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Currently signed to Light Organ [,,,]
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John Mayall live at the Capitol – Hannover, Germany 22.09.2015
(Hannover, Germany) – John Mayall ‘The King of British Blues’ needs little introduction. On the brink of his 82nd year, [,,,]
Interviews
Skampida interview and photo gallery – Stemweder Open Air Festival 2015, Osnabruck, Germany – Friday, August 14, 2015
(Osnabrück, Germany) – I was covering a music festival in Northern Germany a few weeks ago when I first saw [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Ill Nino – Live at Festivalkult, Porta Wesfalica, Germany – August 1, 2015
(Porta Wesfalica, Germany) – Latin Metal? American metal band Ill Niño, founded in New Jersey in 1993, have chalked up [,,,]
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The Creepshow – Live at Weserlieder Festival, Minden, Germany – July 24, 2015
(Minden, Germany) – The Creepshow have been prominent figures on the psychobilly scene for over 10 years. Hailing from the [,,,]
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The Kooks – Live at Capital Hannover – Hannover, Germany – July 19, 2015
(Hannover, Germany) – The Kooks are a British indie rock band formed in Brighton in 2004. They are one of those [,,,]
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Völkerball – Live at Rattenfängerhalle – Hameln, Germany – March 14, 2015
(Hameln, Germany) – Völkerball (the German equivalent of Dodgeball) is the name of a live recorded CD/DVD released by the [,,,]
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Joe Bonamassa – Live at Swiss Life Halle, Hannover, Germany – March 7, 2015
(Hannover, Germany) – Joe Bonamassa is one of those artists whom I am amazed when someone says they don’t know [,,,]
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Subway to Sally – Rattenfängerhalle – Hameln, Germany – March 6, 2015
(Hameln, Germany) – The town of Hameln in Germany is probably known to most as Hamelin. Famous for the tale [,,,]
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Simple Minds – Live at Capitol – Hannover, Germany – February 18, 2015
(Hannover, Germany) – Simple Minds played Hannover, Germany last week and I was fortunate enough to get access. With almost [,,,]
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The Arkanes – Live at Mephisto Faust – Hannover, Germany – December 3, 2014
(Hannover, Germany) – Every now and then life throws someone a little nugget just to remind them that it’s [,,,]