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We are an online chronicle of live music culture, capturing concert photography and reviews from shows in the Köln–Bonn region and beyond – spanning rock, country, metal, pop, indie, and alternative. Since plenty of other sites cover new releases and album reviews, we chose to put our full focus on live music. For upcoming concerts visit our EVENTS page, for new concert announcements go to NEWS.
Becky Sikasa at Carlswerk Victoria
Becky Sikasa at Carlswerk Victoria opening for Cory Wong.
Cory Wong at Carlswerk Victoria
"Hot" would be a mild way to describe the temperature inside the packed out box at Carlswerk Victoria. Despite several giant industrial fans running throughout the venue, the heat was overwhelming. Just as Cory
Jackson Dean at Die Kantine Freideck
The ongoing extreme heat in the area did not deter the 600–700 fans who came out to Die Kantine's open-air stage for this highly anticipated concert. The event had originally been planned for
Kip Moore at Die Kantine Freideck
It's better sunny than rain for outd It's better sunny and hot than rain for outdoor concerts, for sure. But this time was on the limit, the thermometer in my car measuring the outdoor
Tausend Löwen unter Feinden at Kubana Siegburg
Tausend Löwen unter Feinden at Kubana Siegburg Tausend Löwen unter Feinden (German for "A Thousand Lions Among Enemies") is a German hardcore band formed in 2014 in North Rhine-Westphalia. They are best known
Agnostic Front at Kubana
Agnostic Front took the stage at Kubana in Siegburg on an oppressively hot June evening, yet bringing the kind of energy that only seasoned veterans of the hardcore scene can deliver. The band
Crowe Boys at E-Werk
Crowe Boys at E-Werk The Crowe Boys opened the evening of Max McNown with a 30-minute acoustic set. The alternative folk and country band, made up of brothers Ocie and Wes Crowe, originally
Max McNown at E-Werk
Max McNown at E-Werk, Cologne, Germany June 23, 2026 The evening at the iconic E-Werk Cologne began in front of a packed house, despite the intense heat wave that had settled over the
Faetooth at Gebäude 9
Faetooth is an all female American three-piece metal band from Los Angeles, California, known for pioneering a unique subgenre they call "fairy doom." Formed in 2019, the group blends elements of doom metal,
Celestielle at Gebäude 9
Celestielle opening for Faetooth at Gebäude 9 Celestielle is an independent, one-woman blackened doom metal project from Frankfurt, Germany, created by multi-instrumentalist and composer Michelle Fallmann. The musical project blends the aggressive intensity
Bashed Potatoes at Blue Shell
On an overly hot Sunday evening, the Blue Shell offered not only a refreshing air-conditioned room but also refreshing music. Cologne’s own Bashed Potatoes opened the night with great vocal harmonies and interchanging
Gangstagrass at Blue Shell
Gangstagrass proves genre blending works What do bluegrass and hip-hop have to do with each other? According to Gangstagrass, quite a lot. What inspired this unique blend of bluegrass and hip-hop? When Rench
The White Tape + Get On Funk
Dec 6, 2026 at MTC
WHERE TO GO – LIVE VENUES
Upcoming events:
Mono Inc. – Symphonic Tour 2027 The dark rock band MONO INC. will hit the road for their Symphonic Tour
Maffay + Oerding K - Nashville Live 2027 Maffay + Oerding release joint album “Nashville” (Release date: Oct 2, 2026)
Nevermore - Liminal Spaces European Tour 2027 NEVERMORE enters 2026 with purpose, fire, and a clear sense of who they
Amanda Marshall The iconic Canadian singer-songwriter will perform an intimate live show at Die Kantine, bringing her powerful, soulful vocals
Mike + The Mechanics – Back On Track Tour 2027 Mike + The Mechanics return to the stage in 2027!
ROD STEWART The legendary musician announces "The Final Encore" and is coming to Germany in June/July 2027 for four final
Nickelback - Everything Under The Sun Tour 2027 Nickelback is a highly successful Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in
Tame Impala at the Lanxess Arena, Cologne June 17 & 18, 2027 After playing sold-out shows worldwide in 2025 and
Herbert Grönemeyer Hallen- & Open-Air-Tour 2027 In early summer 2027, Herbert Grönemeyer and his band will return to major arenas
Oasis Live '27 Oasis will return to the live stage in summer 2027 and make two stops at Munich's Allianz
Bryan Adams - Roll With The Punches at Kunst!Rasen in Bonn.
Ronan Keating Ronan Keating looks back on an extraordinary career: the Irish singer has been performing for over 30 years,
Eros Ramazotti - UNA STORIA IMPORTANTE Following a successful preview show in Mantua last night, Eros Ramazzotti’s new tour premieres
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