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Oscar Blue opens with a solo acoustic set for Brenn! Opening the evening for Brenn! was Oscar Blue, an Irish singer-songwriter who has been blending the soulfulness of Irish folk with pop-rock influences since

Brenn! — Growing Into the Spotlight Brenn! — the solo project of Brennan Keller — arrived on stage carrying the kind of momentum that only a modern breakout story can generate. Since launching his

"Hot" would be a mild way to describe the temperature inside the packed out box at Carlswerk Victoria. Despite several giant industrial fans running throughout the venue, the heat was overwhelming. Just as Cory Wong

The ongoing extreme heat in the area did not deter the 600–700 fans who came out to Die Kantine's open-air stage for this highly anticipated concert. The event had originally been planned for Carlswerk

It's better sunny than rain for outd It's better sunny and hot than rain for outdoor concerts, for sure. But this time was on the limit, the thermometer in my car measuring the outdoor temperature

Tausend Löwen unter Feinden at Kubana Siegburg Tausend Löwen unter Feinden (German for "A Thousand Lions Among Enemies") is a German hardcore band formed in 2014 in North Rhine-Westphalia. They are best known for

Agnostic Front took the stage at Kubana in Siegburg on an oppressively hot June evening, yet bringing the kind of energy that only seasoned veterans of the hardcore scene can deliver. The band immediately

Crowe Boys at E-Werk The Crowe Boys opened the evening of Max McNown with a 30-minute acoustic set.  The alternative folk and country band, made up of brothers Ocie and Wes Crowe, originally hail

Max McNown at E-Werk, Cologne, Germany June 23, 2026 The evening at the iconic E-Werk Cologne began in front of a packed house, despite the intense heat wave that had settled over the city.

Faetooth is an all female  American three-piece metal band from Los Angeles, California, known for pioneering a unique subgenre they call "fairy doom." Formed in 2019, the group blends elements of doom metal, sludge,

Celestielle opening for Faetooth at Gebäude 9 Celestielle is an independent, one-woman blackened doom metal project from Frankfurt, Germany, created by multi-instrumentalist and composer Michelle Fallmann. The musical project blends the aggressive intensity of

On an overly hot Sunday evening, the Blue Shell offered not only a refreshing air-conditioned room but also refreshing music. Cologne’s own Bashed Potatoes opened the night with great vocal harmonies and interchanging instrumental

Gangstagrass proves genre blending works What do bluegrass and hip-hop have to do with each other? According to Gangstagrass, quite a lot. What inspired this unique blend of bluegrass and hip-hop? When Rench (Oscar

Buffalo Traffic Jam Brings Their ‘Take Me Home Tour’ to a Sold-Out Artheater Cologne Formed by Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross while studying architecture and mechanical engineering at Montana State University, Buffalo Traffic Jam

Never Back Down at Luxor Never Back Down is a modern German metalcore band originally formed in 2014 in North Rhine-Westphalia. Known for their blend of heavy riffs, aggressive breakdowns, and emotive clean vocals,

Militarie Gun is an American alternative rock and post-hardcore band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2020. Fronted by vocalist Ian Shelton, the band is known for blending the aggressive, raw energy of punk

Bridge City Sinners - Death’s Door Tour 2026 at the Luxor in Cologne Black-grass night with The Bridge City Sinners The Bridge City Sinners are a dark folk and folk-punk band from Portland. Formed in

Johanna Rose & The Dreamboats at the Luxor in Cologne Johanna Rose & the Dreamboats is a musical act from New Orleans led by singer, songwriter, and upright bassist Johanna Rose. Known for her

Father John Misty at Carlswerk Victoria 2026 Father John Misty's music is most accurately categorized as indie folk, indie rock, soft rock and folk rock. While his music rarely fits into traditional country, he

Bywater Call - Broken Souvenirs Tour 2026, defy categorization playing bluesy, soulful, roots rock Bywater Call is a powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock, and blues band from Toronto, Canada. Formed in 2017 by

Goose - An Evening With Goose With no opener band Goose hit the stage with a groovy, extended opening jam that transformed the Bürgerhaus Stollwerck into a sauna packed with 600 people dancing to

Tower of Power, the 10-piece soul and funk powerhouse from Oakland, California, is widely considered one of the tightest and most explosive live acts in music. The no-frills stage setup at Carlswerk Victoria left

South Of Salem opened for John 5 at Club Volta. Even though the front stage felt a little cramped for a five-piece band, they delivered an energetic performance packed with strong songs and great

Mitch Santiago, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Perth, Australia, opened the night for Maddox Batson at Club Volta in Cologne with a half-hour set of indie rock. Mitch switched between Telecaster and Rickenbacker guitars while

Maddox Batson live at Club Volta William Maddox Batson (born December 13, 2009) is an American country-pop singer, songwriter, and social media sensation who has been dubbed by media outlets like Rolling Stone as country

Dolder opened for Benjamin Steer at Helios37 in Cologne. During their 30-minute set, the sisters delivered excellent vocal harmonies while accompanying themselves with acoustic guitar and keyboard. Notable songs included Charlie, Girl I Know,

Eric Clapton Lanxess Arena 2026 Professional photographers were not allowed on this tour, no photo passes issued. There were no mentions about a total ban of personal photos as in the case of Dylan

Corey Kent live at Die Kantine in Köln Accompanied by his four-piece band, Corey Kent took the stage and launched straight into Highways, immediately setting the tone and energy for the night. As the

Robert Jon and the Wreck - Heartbreaks & Goodbyes Tour 2026 at Harmonie in Bonn Robert Jon & The Wreck Showcase the Power of Pure Live Musicianship Robert Jon & The Wreck took to

Karnivool - In Verses Tour 2026 at Carlswerk Victoria in Köln After Intervals wrapped their set, the stage went through its usual reset between bands. Roughly 35 minutes later, Karnivool took the stage and