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Published: 25 February 2013

Gruga Halle, Essen, Germany
23rd February 2013
Rock Meets Classic with Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, Queen), Eric Bazilian (The Hooters), Steve Augeri (Journey), Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann’s Earth Band), Mat Sinner Band & Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague

Once a year there is a meeting of some of the most outstanding voices in rock music, ready to present world hits in updated sonic fashion with an orchestra and a band. The 2013 edition of Rock Meets Classic featured amongst others the voice of Paul Rodgers and the talents of guitarist and singer Eric Bazilian.

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Published: 21 February 2013

FZW - Freizeitzentrum West, Dortmund, Germany
20th February 2013
D-A-D

Wednesday was Hard-Rock day at FZW. D-A-D, Denmark’s most successful act of this genre was coming. Previously announced as D-A-D & Guests, it turned out that there were no guests and the band was playing as only one that evening. The concert was announced to start at 20:00, but people had to wait very long until short after nine until the band finally entered the stage.

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Published: 19 February 2013

E-Werk, Cologne, Germany
18th February 2013
Bloc Party & The Joy Formidable

BLOC PARTY are back on tour. But there were not so many chances in Europe to see them live. In 2013, after two shows in Amsterdam, the Cologne date was the only one in Germany. At least you had the chance to see the band in November last year for a few dates when BLOC PARTY were presenting their new album i.e. in Hamburg or Munich. But there was no date in western Germany and so, there was nothing to wonder that this show in Cologne now was completely sold-out. As support, Welsh THE JOY FORMIDABLE were warming up the audience.

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Published: 18 February 2013

Matrix, Bochum, Germany
15th February 2013
Coppelius & Cellolitis

COPPELIUS concerts are always something special. And since this is the case, people were queuing up really early to enter the concert hall. The tube was filled very well with people waiting for our dear gentlemen to enter the stage, introducing also their new album that was released on the concert day. But before COPPELIUS entered the stage, one man and his beloved cello were warming up the audience.

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Published: 15 February 2013

Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen, Germany
14th February 2013
Haudegen - EN GARDE - "Die letzten unserer Art Tour 2013", Support: Hagen Stoll reads from his book “So fühlt sich Leben an”

HAUDEGEN have a new album out, wearing the title ‘En Garde’. The album entered the top five of German charts. Already after release in 2012, the band was touring to promote the album. Due to the huge success and mostly sold-out shows in autumn 2012, the band now comes back for lots of more shows.

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