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Published: 04 March 2013

Sputnikhalle, Münster, Germany
1st March 2013
Long Distance Calling, Sólstafir, Audrey Horne

It is about two years since the third, self-titled LONG DISTANCE CALLING album hit the stores. Also back then, the band invited for a record release concert in their home town. And they did the same this time for the release of their fourth long-player when the Münster based post-rockers invited fans to join them at the Sputnikhalle where already a long queue waited short past seven. The venue was completely sold-out and so it took a while until anyone finally had entered the venue where AUDREY HORNE started their set already short past 7:30.

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Published: 26 February 2013

Rote Fabrik, Zurich, Switzerland
21st February 2013
Esben and the Witch & Thought Forms

With an icy wind and snow flurries curling in gusts around the twists and turns of former factory Rote Fabrik, it was almost as if Brighton trio ESBEN AND THE WITCH had somehow fixed the weather and set the scene to perfectly match their particular glacial sound. Some bands are simply not meant to be seen in a muddy field, in daylight, so this return to play live in Zurich on such a night must have put a wry smile on the collective faces of the band. If, indeed, smiles are allowed.

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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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