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Published: 21 May 2012

Capitol, Offenbach, Germany
19th May 2012
Deine Lakaien - Acoustic

When it comes to DEINE LAKAIEN, you never could speak about “normal” concerts. Ernst Horn and Alexander Veljanov always surprise the listener with their creativity. DEINE LAKAIEN stand out due to the perfect musical combination of Veljanov’s vocals and electronic as well as acoustic instruments. It doesn’t matter if they perform with the full band, with a philharmonic orchestra like during their 2007 “20 Years of Electronic Avantgarde” orchestra tour or totally acoustic when the distinctive voice of Alexander is accompanied by the virtuous piano play of Ernst only. The band already played acoustic shows before and now they are back for another acoustic tour, touching all 25 years of the band’s career, presenting hits and rarities in an acoustic outfit. The show in Offenbach was definitely pure DEINE LAKAIEN! Unique and incomparable!

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Published: 14 May 2012

FZW, Dortmund, Germany
13th May 2012
Steven Wilson

Aside from being busy working with his main project, the Progressive Rock formation PORCUPINE TREE, Steven Wilson has always been branching out into different genres and under different monikers like the pop-rock oriented BLACKFIELD together with Aviv Geffen, the rather experimental ambient/noise sounds of BASS COMMUNION, or the eclectic pop of NO-MAN. Finally, in 2008 there was news about a solo album, later to be called ‘Insurgentes’ and released later that year. Encouraged by the success the album met with, work on a sophomore started. ‘Grace For Drowning’, a double album, dropped in late 2011 with which he branched out, incorporating elements of the classic prog rock possibly inspired by his work with KING CRIMSON and Jazz. http://www.swhq.co.uk / https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steven-Wilson-Official-page/114657261887878

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Published: 13 May 2012

Matrix, Bochum, Germany
12th May 2012
Paradise Lost, Swallow The Sun

Once again at the Matrix in Bochum. The day before mostly electronics, this day was dedicated to gloomy metal with PARADISE LOST as the main act. To my surprise, there wasn’t as much crowding going on in front of the club as I’d expected. Perhaps, most wouldn’t appear before the main event… and they did, to let you know already by now.

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Published: 12 May 2012

Matrix, Bochum, Germany
11th May 2012
Diorama, Felix Marc

Start of vacation for me and what could be better to start a few relaxing days with a concert, even better if it’s a DIORAMA show. The first in a long time! Special guest was FELIX MARC with another surprise for us up his sleeves, celebrating the German live premiere of his solo project.

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Published: 10 May 2012

Jovel Music Hall, Münster, Germany
18th April 2012
Schandmaul & Burn

Due to illness of their singer Thomas Lindner, German Folk Rock band SCHANDMAUL had to cancel their February gigs of their 'Traumtänzer' tour. Fortunately the Munich band could make up for it and play all the cancelled gigs in April after the vocalist has recovered.

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