This past weekend Oliver and I flew to Manchester for yet another concert. This time it wasnโt a big rock act or anything flashy. It was Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, two American musicians I barely knew beforehand. Iโd only heard a few songs on Radio Paradise and I think thatโs where Oliver first discovered... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Ed Sheeran 6 September 2025, Dรผsseldorf)
I fly to Dรผsseldorf all the time just to transfer to the train that takes me to Oliver in Cologne. This time, though, we actually had business in Dรผsseldorf, a concert with Ed Sheeran. Our plan was simple: base ourselves in Cologne and catch up with our friend Carina along the way to Dรผsseldorf. Iโd... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (The White Buffalo 30 August 2025, Hamburg)
I first saw The White Buffalo back in 2019, when he played a free concert at Liseberg in Gothenburg. That was the first time I heard his deep, raspy voice live, and it made a big impression on me. When Oliver found out he was coming to Hamburg, he asked if we should meet there.... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Robbie Williams 26 July 2025, Munich)
Oliver and I went to Munich for the weekend to see Robbie Williams on his Britpop Tour 2025. We are always looking for reasons to meet and, as weโve done lots of times, we like to combine it with some music and a bit of travel. Returning to Munich is always a treat. Weโve seen... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Guns nโ Roses 12 July 2025, Warsaw)
Itโs been just a week since Bruce Springsteen played his final show of the tour, and already the road has called again โ this time to Warsaw for Guns Nโ Roses. In between, life has been a bit hectic: I celebrated Christopher Street Day ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ in Cologne on Saturday, followed by my birthday ๐on Sunday... Continue Reading →
Marseille 31.5 2025 #SpringsteenTour2025
After Manchester and Lille, it was finally time for Marseille. This was a show many of us had been waiting for, not just because it was next on the tour, but because it was one of the four that got postponed last year due to Bruceโs illness. We were actually just about to enter the... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Robert Plant presenting Saving Grace 11 May 2025, Gothenburg)
It was one of those rare Gothenburg spring evenings where the weather actually cooperates. My friend Ann-Sofie and I met for some food and beer at an Indian restaurant and we could sit outside without freezing our asses off. By the time we walked up to the venue. Konserthuset, for the concert, the sun was... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (The Brothers 15 April 2025, New York)
We decided pretty late to go to this concert. Honestly, we didnโt know much about the band, or, well, anything really. But we were in New York, and we wanted the chance to see a show at Madison Square Garden. Oliver had been there before for a Pearl Jam concert, and Iโd only ever seen... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Ashley Monroe 13 April 2025, New York)
This blogpost picks up where we left off - ok a DUMBO, Brooklyn, on our first full day in New York, Sunday April 13. After hopping off the ferry, we strolled over to the venue with the cutest name: Babyโs All Right. However, as soon as we got to the door, we hit a bit... Continue Reading →
Where The Bands Are (The Dead South 8 March 2025, Gothenburg
We went to see The Dead South at Gothenburg Film Studios last night, not really knowing what to expect. Bluegrass and folk arenโt genres I usually listen to, but I had heard a few songs before and was curious. The Dead South is a Canadian band known for their mix of bluegrass, folk, and a... Continue Reading →