As readers of this blog already know, I both enjoy going to concerts and to travel. Whenever there’s an opportunity to do both it’s even better. About a year ago my boyfriend and I saw a golden opportunity for me to visit Dublin for the first time as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit re-announced... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (The Rolling Stones, 5 June 2022)
The Rolling Stones are celebrating 60 “special years” together with live dates across Europe this summer. My boyfriend and I decided to catch up with them in Munich. When #travellingformusic the gem is that you get to travel (obviously) and see, not only great bands performing their music live, but also beautiful cities around the... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Larkin Poe, 1 Juni, 2022)
I discovered Larkin Poe quite recently through YouTube where they, during lockdown, posted fantastic covers of classic rock songs (check out their YouTube account!) and that made me want to see them live. Larkin Poe, are the sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell backed up by Tarka Layman on bass and keys, and Kevin McGowan on... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (The Bowie Tribute 3 September, 2021)
The Danish band The Bowie Tribute are finally back on tour after a long COVID-hiatus and last night they played in Gothenburg. Sweden (the original date for this particular concert was 24 April, 2020). Their Celebrating a Lifetime of Bowie-tour marks the 50th anniversary of the icon David Bowie’s work and legacy. The show takes... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are [COVID-19 and postponed shows]
As the coronavirus disease continues to spread (the disease now reaches more than 40 countries), live event organisers are forced to cancel or postpone more and more events. Large conferences, sport events and major concerts are affected. They all face the same problem: Is a public gathering worth the risk of spreading the new coronavirus?... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls + Dropkick Murphys, 4 February 2020)
“Who would have thought that after all, something as simple as rock 'n' roll would save us all.” Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls + Dropkick Murphys, 4 February 2020, Kajskjul 105, Gothenburg. Right from the top, the event’s “special guests” (and one of the main reasons I bought myself a ticket), Frank Turner and... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are [Bosstime, 27 December, 2019] (auf Deutsch)
Coverbands sind eigentlich nicht mein Ding, und vor allem nicht Bruce Springsteen-Coverbands. Trotzdem bin ich am 27. Dezember 2019 in Siegburg gewesen, um die Bruce Springsteen Cover Band Bosstime anzugucken. Ich bin diese Woche in Köln zu Besuch und hatte dadurch die Gelegenheit die Band live zu sehen. Dass Bosstime zur Zeit einer der gefragtesten... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Glen Hansard, 9 November 2019)
Apart from being the only fixed building used for circus events in Germany, Circus Krone in Munich is used as a venue for rock and pop concerts and cabaret events. On 9 November I came there to see Glen Hansard, an Irish singer/songwriter who I last saw as support act for Eddie Vedder in Düsseldorf... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Jake Clemons, 26 October, 2019)
I always jump at the opportunity to visit London, which is a city I love. This time the reason was a concert. Jake Clemons was playing the O2 Academy Islington and my companions (both of them already convinced fans) were coming too. Apart from the weekend's main attraction, the plan was to gather on Friday,... Continue Reading →
Where the Bands Are (Kiefer Sutherland, 29 September, 2019)
Kiefer Sutherland's music career started rather recently. His debut album Down In A Hole was released in 2016 and now he is on a world tour to support his latest album; Reckless & Me. Kiefer Sutherland and his band of five came to Pustervik, Gothenburg on Sunday 29 September. Originally the show was supposed to... Continue Reading →