THANK YOU
We are still recovering and feeling the love and joy that you brought to this year’s Static Roots Festival! The musicians played their hearts out. Every set was brilliant.
The staff at @zentrumaltenberg once again made sure that everything looked and sounded great and we felt most welcome. Our volunteers and team members worked extremely hard and made things run perfectly smoothly. Our food vendors were fantastic. And of course the audience! Wow! Our first sell out and we met so many wonderful new people in addition to our usual supporters. Our family has grown and not one family fight or problem!
We are truly blessed and grateful. You generously supported Doctors Without Borders, and along with a generous donation from our great friends at Burger & So, who couldn’t even be with us, we raised 2.500 € WOW! We hope you had the time of your lives like we did. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
THANK YOU
“In this day and age of mega festivals, Static Roots reminds one that “small is beautiful” (…) and as such it’s a great continental addition to the likes of Kilkenny Roots”
Americana-UK, 25. Juli 2019
“Another successful Static Roots, which has by now established itself as a feature in the Roots and Americana punters annual diary. Every angle is covered at this festival. From the professional M.C. delivery by Jeff Robson, to the spacious stage, impressive lighting system, stage management, pin drop sound quality and refreshments on offer. No stone is left unturned. Spread the word, but not too widely, we don’t want it to get too big!”
LonesomeHighway.com, 24. Juli 2019
“… a dream come true…”
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“a festival with an energy like no other, where there is only love, freedom to allow ourselves to transcend where we need to, a togetherness that was so beautiful and pure. True rock and roll”
Joe Nolan, Facebook, 14. Juli 2019
“Sehr viel besser hätte das alles nicht gemacht werden können”
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“Als Fazit ließe sich sagen, dass auf rein musikalischer Ebene auf diesem Festival so ziemlich jede Schattierung der klassischen Americana-Musik abgedeckt wurde und somit kaum ein Wunsch, den man für eine solche Veranstaltung gehabt haben mochte, offengeblieben sein dürfte. Vom Ambiente her überzeugte das Static Roots ein ums andere Mal durch die familiäre Atmosphäre, die perfekte Organisation, den reibungslosen Ablauf und die betont relaxte und friedfertige Stimmung. Sehr viel besser hätte das alles nicht gemacht werden können…”
gaesteliste.de, 19. Juli 2019
” It’s weekends like this that save the soul and revive the spirit.”
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“God Bless Dietmar and the Static Roots crew (and audience!) for doing what soooo few organizers (and attendees!) of events (somewhat..) like it do: prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the transcendent power of music and of community by creating an environment full of love, camaraderie, and rock and roll for absolutely nothing but the love of the music and of their fellow human beings. ”
John Murry, July 13th 2020, on Facebook
“Die Messlatte … liegt nun verdammt hoch”
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[D]as ‘Static Roots’ [ist] ein Muss-Treffen für europäische Genießer jener originär amerikanischen Musik, die höchst unterhaltsam zwischen Folk, Bluegrass und Rock’n’Roll schillert” schreibt die WAZ über das gerade in Oberhausen zuende gegangene vierte Static Roots Festival
Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, 15. Juli 2019
Line up
Static Roots Festival
Fri. 10 July & Sat. 11 July 2020
=== Coming soon ===
Zentrum Altenberg, Oberhausen, Germany
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Tickets
Free admission for children under age 16
DAY TICKET FRIDAYvia adticket
€26.30
SOLD OUT
DAY TICKET SATURDAYvia adticket
€39.50
SOLD OUT
Interview with LonesomeHighway.com
on 103.2 Dublin City FM
Monday, July 1st 2019
Static Roots Festival supports Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières
From 2016 to 2019 the Static Roots Festival raised about 14.500 EUR in support of Doctors Without Borders
News
Auch das roadtracks Magazin hat ein umfangreiches Review mit tollem Bildmaterial veröffentlicht. "Der Geheim-Tipp ist dahin, das STATIC ROOTS FESTIVAL ist im vierten Jahr seines Bestehens ausverkauft. Die Americana-, Country-
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Check out this great blog post about the Static Roots Festival 2019 by Klaas Guchelaar. Wonderfully written, of course full of beautiful and perfect
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Vielen Dank an die Dagmar Brusitzki Musikagentur für diesen wunderbaren Rückblick auf das Static Roots Festival 2019: "Und natürlich mach ich es auch diesen Sommer nicht ohne ein ordentliches Festival.
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"In this day and age of mega festivals, Static Roots reminds one that “small is beautiful” (...) and as such it’s a great continental addition to the likes of Kilkenny
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"Another successful Static Roots..." Thanks to Declan Culliton (LonesomeHighway.com) for this beautiful review: “The fourth staging of The Static Roots Festival took place once again at the Zentrum Altenberg in
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"...womit der Anspruch, ... in die führende Riege europäischer Americana-Festivals aufzusteigen, eindrucksvoll untermauert wurde" "Das Klassenziel ist erreicht: Die vierte Auflage des Static Roots Festivals war nun restlos ausverkauft; womit
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Ein Rückblick auf das Static Roots Festival 2019 HappySad vom 18.07.2019 In ihrer Sendung "HappySad" vom 18.07.2019 auf radioeins blickt Christine Heise zurück auf das Static Roots Festival 2019 und
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"a beautiful community of love, togetherness and rock n roll" Click here to read Joe Nolan's emotional look back at the Static Roots Festival
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"...ein Muss-Treffen für europäische Genießer..." "as 'Static Roots' ein Muss-Treffen für europäische Genießer jener originär amerikanischen Musik, die höchst unterhaltsam zwischen Folk, Bluegrass und Rock’n’Roll schillert" schreibt die WAZ über
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John Murry about Static Roots Festival 2019: "prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the transcendent power of music and of community by creating an environment full of love, camaraderie,
Read more"In der Musikszene spielt Oberhausen mit dem Static Roots Festival in der ersten Liga" Unter der Überschrift "Cowboyhüte und Steel-Gitarren" veröffentlichte die Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung am Montag, den 8. Juli
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Static Roots Festival preview by Nick West (Bucketfull of Brains) "This coming Thursday I’m off to Germany. I’ve been many times previously but always to Hamburg and always to see
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Static Roots Festival preview with Dietmar Leibecke From the "Tell The Band To Go Home" website: "Episode #795 Today a fun episode where we preview the 4th annual Static Roots
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Static Roots Festival Newsletter #5 2019 IIn this newsletter you'll find the latest information about the Static Ruhr Tour, another festival preview in German newspaper "Rheinische Post", links to some
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"eine echte Perle" "Das 'Static Roots'-Festival im Oberhausener Zentrum Altenberg geht in seine vierte Runde und setzt dabei auf internationale Acts aus dem Americana-Gerne. Dass es sich bei der Konzertreihe
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Posted @withrepost • @lonesomehighwaymag Check out our chat with Canadian singer songwriter #joenolanmusic at lonesomehighway.com #staticrootsfestival #rollercoasterrecords #americanafest2019 #lonesomehighwaymag #cleereskilkenny #kilkennyrootsfestival
Sep 26
Posted @withrepost • @lonesomehighwaymag Check out our chat with Canadian singer songwriter #joenolanmusic at lonesomehighway.com #staticrootsfestival #rollercoasterrecords #americanafest2019 #lonesomehighwaymag #cleereskilkenny #kilkennyrootsfestival
D awn Brothers @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures by Klaas Guchelaar) "It was left to Rotterdam’s Dawn Brothers to close the festival and, in a similar manner to the previous night’s The Cordovas, they delivered a set which showcased a pile of instrumental dexterity with more than a nod to the funkiness of the American south, although they didn’t deliver an encore the length of The Cordovas, bowing out with the funky Sweet Love.“ americana-uk.com ============== "The perfect soulful finale to the festival came compliments of Dawn Brothers. The four-piece band continue to establish themselves as one of the ‘go to’ Dutch acts to get people moving and shaking at festivals. Saturday night’s performance was no exception and particularly noticeable was the positive reaction from the large German contingent, who were hanging on to every note and word.“ LonesomeHighway.com ============== #dawnbrothers #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @dawnbrothersmusic
Aug 25
D awn Brothers @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures by Klaas Guchelaar) "It was left to Rotterdam’s Dawn Brothers to close the festival and, in a similar manner to the previous night’s The Cordovas, they delivered a set which showcased a pile of instrumental dexterity with more than a nod to the funkiness of the American south, although they didn’t deliver an encore the length of The Cordovas, bowing out with the funky Sweet Love.“ americana-uk.com ============== "The perfect soulful finale to the festival came compliments of Dawn Brothers. The four-piece band continue to establish themselves as one of the ‘go to’ Dutch acts to get people moving and shaking at festivals. Saturday night’s performance was no exception and particularly noticeable was the positive reaction from the large German contingent, who were hanging on to every note and word.“ LonesomeHighway.com ============== #dawnbrothers #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @dawnbrothersmusic
Posted @withrepost • @joeharveywhyte I had a great chat with Declan Culliton from @lonesomehighwaymag after meeting him at the fantastic @staticrootsfestival in Germany earlier this year. He asked me about the origins of the pedal steel, my influences, favourite players and how I personally approach playing. I feel honoured to have been included in this interview alongside one of Ireland’s best and most innovative steel players @steelydave83 . If you want to nerd out with us have a read! (Link in bio). ____________________________________________ #pedalsteel #pedalsteelguitar #pedalsteelplayer #joeharveywhyte #davidmurphy #ukpedalsteel #pedalsteellondon #irishpedalsteelfestival #lonesomehighway #bjcole #gregleisz #steelguitar #lonesomehighwaymag
Aug 20
Posted @withrepost • @joeharveywhyte I had a great chat with Declan Culliton from @lonesomehighwaymag after meeting him at the fantastic @staticrootsfestival in Germany earlier this year. He asked me about the origins of the pedal steel, my influences, favourite players and how I personally approach playing. I feel honoured to have been included in this interview alongside one of Ireland’s best and most innovative steel players @steelydave83 . If you want to nerd out with us have a read! (Link in bio). ____________________________________________ #pedalsteel #pedalsteelguitar #pedalsteelplayer #joeharveywhyte #davidmurphy #ukpedalsteel #pedalsteellondon #irishpedalsteelfestival #lonesomehighway #bjcole #gregleisz #steelguitar #lonesomehighwaymag
The Hanging Stars @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures by Klaas Guchelaar) "Hailing from London, The Hanging Stars offer a masterly cocktail of jangle, twang and much more. Their set oozed class, combining all the ingredients of classic cosmic country and their own unique homegrown power pop vibe. Frontman Richard Olson has the shapes and moves on stage to groove like Noel Gallagher while sounding like Gram Parsons. A polished outfit including – yes once again – Joe Harvey Whyte on pedal steel, went down the proverbial storm.“ LonesomeHighway.com === "Harvey-Whyte clocked out his shift with his own outfit, The Hanging Stars, adding some sublime sounds to the band’s engaging mixture of cosmic country and mild psychedelia with a whiff of Gram Parsons and early Fairport Convention, with Joana Serrat supplying some divine vocals when she joined them on stage.“ americana-uk.com === "Ein besonderes Highlight stellte das folgende Set der Hanging Stars aus London dar. Eigentlich macht das Quintett mit dem charismatischen schwedischen Frontmann Richard Olson keine typische Americana-Musik, denn insbesondere mit Blues und Country haben die Herren weniger am Hut .... Wenn man dann allerdings auf der Facebook-Seite der Band unter "about" einzig das Wort "Cosmicious" liest, dann fällt der Groschen. Denn mit ihrem Mix aus Psychedelia, Folkpop-Songwriting, eher britisch anmutenden Harmonien und klassischem Jingle-Jangle-Gitarrenpop schwebte dann - zumindest ansatzweise - tatsächlich der Geist von Gram Parsons durch das Auditorium. Es wäre in diesem Sinne also sicher nicht ungebührlich, das Ganze als "Cosmic Music" im weitesten Sinne zu bezeichnen. Der internationale Anspruch dieser Show wurde dann noch dadurch betont, dass Joana Serrat freundlicherweise noch ein Mal als Gast-Vokalistin einsprang. Die Jungs absolvierten das Set mit der üblichen britischen Lässigkeit" gaesteliste.de #thehangingstars #richardolson #samferman #joeharveywhyte #pauliecobra #patrickralla #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch
Aug 15
The Hanging Stars @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures by Klaas Guchelaar) "Hailing from London, The Hanging Stars offer a masterly cocktail of jangle, twang and much more. Their set oozed class, combining all the ingredients of classic cosmic country and their own unique homegrown power pop vibe. Frontman Richard Olson has the shapes and moves on stage to groove like Noel Gallagher while sounding like Gram Parsons. A polished outfit including – yes once again – Joe Harvey Whyte on pedal steel, went down the proverbial storm.“ LonesomeHighway.com === "Harvey-Whyte clocked out his shift with his own outfit, The Hanging Stars, adding some sublime sounds to the band’s engaging mixture of cosmic country and mild psychedelia with a whiff of Gram Parsons and early Fairport Convention, with Joana Serrat supplying some divine vocals when she joined them on stage.“ americana-uk.com === "Ein besonderes Highlight stellte das folgende Set der Hanging Stars aus London dar. Eigentlich macht das Quintett mit dem charismatischen schwedischen Frontmann Richard Olson keine typische Americana-Musik, denn insbesondere mit Blues und Country haben die Herren weniger am Hut .... Wenn man dann allerdings auf der Facebook-Seite der Band unter "about" einzig das Wort "Cosmicious" liest, dann fällt der Groschen. Denn mit ihrem Mix aus Psychedelia, Folkpop-Songwriting, eher britisch anmutenden Harmonien und klassischem Jingle-Jangle-Gitarrenpop schwebte dann - zumindest ansatzweise - tatsächlich der Geist von Gram Parsons durch das Auditorium. Es wäre in diesem Sinne also sicher nicht ungebührlich, das Ganze als "Cosmic Music" im weitesten Sinne zu bezeichnen. Der internationale Anspruch dieser Show wurde dann noch dadurch betont, dass Joana Serrat freundlicherweise noch ein Mal als Gast-Vokalistin einsprang. Die Jungs absolvierten das Set mit der üblichen britischen Lässigkeit" gaesteliste.de #thehangingstars #richardolson #samferman #joeharveywhyte #pauliecobra #patrickralla #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch
Don Gallardo @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "It certainly was a weekend to see some great guitar playing. Aside from The Cordovas’ twin attack and Murry’s sonic adventures there were some awesome sounds winging their way from Jim Maving’s Telecaster as he rocked the joint as part of Don Gallardo’s band. Gallardo has some impressive albums behind him but he was on fire on stage with Maving and the ubiquitous Harvey-Whyte injecting some fury into Gallardo’s impassioned songs. As with Ags Connolly, Gallardo flies the flag for the more traditional end of Americana name checking Cash, Waylon and Willie and Kristofferson as he delivered the devastating ‘North Dakota Blues’, a grand cowboy ballad. Gallardo was not shy in tackling the Trump problem denouncing the blimp every chance he got and he closed his set with an excellent and crowd pleasing cover of ‘The Weight’, bringing Daniel Kamish and Luke Tuchsherer on stage to sing along with the crowd joining in, a genuinely moving moment." americana-uk.com === "Nashville resident Don Gallardo occupies a musical landscape that crosses Americana, Folk and classic singer songwriter, giving him the tools to perform every bit as impressively as a solo artist or with a band. He’s been drawing stellar reviews from the music press and indeed his peers, for both his recorded output and his live performances. His show at Static Roots was no exception, slick and easy on the ear music, performed by a mini supergroup of players which included Trevor Stock on bass, Steve Brookes on drums, Jim Maving on guitar and Joe Harvey White on pedal steel. „ LonesomeHighway.com === #dongallardo #jimmaving #travisstock #joeharveywhyte #danielkemish #luketuchscherer #stevebrookes #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @dongallardomusic @travstock11 @joeharveywhyte @jim_maving @lukejtuchscherer
Aug 10
Don Gallardo @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "It certainly was a weekend to see some great guitar playing. Aside from The Cordovas’ twin attack and Murry’s sonic adventures there were some awesome sounds winging their way from Jim Maving’s Telecaster as he rocked the joint as part of Don Gallardo’s band. Gallardo has some impressive albums behind him but he was on fire on stage with Maving and the ubiquitous Harvey-Whyte injecting some fury into Gallardo’s impassioned songs. As with Ags Connolly, Gallardo flies the flag for the more traditional end of Americana name checking Cash, Waylon and Willie and Kristofferson as he delivered the devastating ‘North Dakota Blues’, a grand cowboy ballad. Gallardo was not shy in tackling the Trump problem denouncing the blimp every chance he got and he closed his set with an excellent and crowd pleasing cover of ‘The Weight’, bringing Daniel Kamish and Luke Tuchsherer on stage to sing along with the crowd joining in, a genuinely moving moment." americana-uk.com === "Nashville resident Don Gallardo occupies a musical landscape that crosses Americana, Folk and classic singer songwriter, giving him the tools to perform every bit as impressively as a solo artist or with a band. He’s been drawing stellar reviews from the music press and indeed his peers, for both his recorded output and his live performances. His show at Static Roots was no exception, slick and easy on the ear music, performed by a mini supergroup of players which included Trevor Stock on bass, Steve Brookes on drums, Jim Maving on guitar and Joe Harvey White on pedal steel. „ LonesomeHighway.com === #dongallardo #jimmaving #travisstock #joeharveywhyte #danielkemish #luketuchscherer #stevebrookes #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @dongallardomusic @travstock11 @joeharveywhyte @jim_maving @lukejtuchscherer
Joana Serrat & The Great Canyoners @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Away from the testosterone, there was the quiet majesty of Barcelona’s Joana Serrat, backed by The Great Canyoners who added a torchy twangy swell to her haunting songs. They were joined on a couple of numbers by that man Joe Harvey-Whyte again. His pedal steel here was just sublime, slipping into Serrat’s songs with such finesse that it was a pity he wasn’t on board for the full set. Harvey-Whyte clocked out his shift with his own outfit, The Hanging Stars, adding some sublime sounds to the band’s engaging mixture of cosmic country and mild psychedelia with a whiff of Gram Parsons and early Fairport Convention, with Joana Serrat supplying some divine vocals when she joined them on stage.“ americana-uk.com === "The appearance of Joana Serrat was well anticipated and her storming set was another festival highlight. Her five-piece band was extended to six by the inclusion of Joe Harvey Whyte on pedal steel and her performance was evidence of the enormous talent of the young Barcelona native. Both visually striking and sonically sensational, Serrat and her band were a note perfect and well-oiled machine. The influences of her Loose Records label mate and co-producer Israel Nash are evident, as is the certitude that as she approaches her artistic peak, the sky is the limit for this gifted young artist.“ LonesomeHighway.com === #joanaserrat #joanaserratandthegreatcanyoners #womeninamericana #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @greatcanyonrecords @joanaserrat #joanaserrat #greatcanyonrecords
Aug 7
Joana Serrat & The Great Canyoners @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Away from the testosterone, there was the quiet majesty of Barcelona’s Joana Serrat, backed by The Great Canyoners who added a torchy twangy swell to her haunting songs. They were joined on a couple of numbers by that man Joe Harvey-Whyte again. His pedal steel here was just sublime, slipping into Serrat’s songs with such finesse that it was a pity he wasn’t on board for the full set. Harvey-Whyte clocked out his shift with his own outfit, The Hanging Stars, adding some sublime sounds to the band’s engaging mixture of cosmic country and mild psychedelia with a whiff of Gram Parsons and early Fairport Convention, with Joana Serrat supplying some divine vocals when she joined them on stage.“ americana-uk.com === "The appearance of Joana Serrat was well anticipated and her storming set was another festival highlight. Her five-piece band was extended to six by the inclusion of Joe Harvey Whyte on pedal steel and her performance was evidence of the enormous talent of the young Barcelona native. Both visually striking and sonically sensational, Serrat and her band were a note perfect and well-oiled machine. The influences of her Loose Records label mate and co-producer Israel Nash are evident, as is the certitude that as she approaches her artistic peak, the sky is the limit for this gifted young artist.“ LonesomeHighway.com === #joanaserrat #joanaserratandthegreatcanyoners #womeninamericana #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @greatcanyonrecords @joanaserrat #joanaserrat #greatcanyonrecords
Luke Tuchscherer & The Penny Dreadfuls @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Luke Tuchscherer and band, who took to the stage next, livened things up with his driving set of heartland blue collar rock that breathes Springsteen and Neil Young in the live setting. Announcing that he was in fact half German, he launched into a kick ass grungy set featuring material from his impressive current album Pieces. It was an uncomplicated, high jinks, ear bleeding execution and if Joe Nolan’s performance left most shell shocked, Tuchscherer brought the smile back on many faces." Lonesomehighway.com === "Luke Tuchsherer had his own guitar star with him in the shape of David Banks as he and his band, The Penny Dreadfuls slammed through a piledriving and muscular set stuffed full of blue collar anthems" americana-uk.com #luketuchscherer #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @lukejtuchscherer @david__banks @bacon4423
Aug 5
Luke Tuchscherer & The Penny Dreadfuls @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Luke Tuchscherer and band, who took to the stage next, livened things up with his driving set of heartland blue collar rock that breathes Springsteen and Neil Young in the live setting. Announcing that he was in fact half German, he launched into a kick ass grungy set featuring material from his impressive current album Pieces. It was an uncomplicated, high jinks, ear bleeding execution and if Joe Nolan’s performance left most shell shocked, Tuchscherer brought the smile back on many faces." Lonesomehighway.com === "Luke Tuchsherer had his own guitar star with him in the shape of David Banks as he and his band, The Penny Dreadfuls slammed through a piledriving and muscular set stuffed full of blue collar anthems" americana-uk.com #luketuchscherer #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @lukejtuchscherer @david__banks @bacon4423
Joe Nolan @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Canada’s best kept secret Joe Nolan was the wild card in the line-up and it’s unlikely that too many people were prepared for the charismatic performance that he pulled off. Aided with no more than an acoustic guitar, a harmonica and a poetry book he wooed, cajoled and moved the gathering from laughter to tears. Echoes of Jeff Buckley emerged in a performance that featured material from his most recent album Cry Baby, together with a song written the previous night in his hotel room, inspired by the passion of John Murray’s performance that evening." LonesomeHighway.com === "Hence, Blek and the other acoustic acts had space to breathe and this was most noticeable on the following day when Canadian Joe Nolan strode on stage and just about captured the hearts of all in attendance. An unassuming chap who has the ring of the hobo tradition along with an element of beat poetry about him, Nolan was perhaps the star of the weekend although that’s probably unfair to the rest of the acts who gave their all. Safe to say that he gained a lot of fans as he delivered the likes of the magnificent ‘Ode To Sturgeon County’ before setting down his guitar to offer some poetry which harked back to the grand old days of Kerouac and Guthrie. Topping this, he sang a new song, written just the night before which was inspired by his catching a lyric from John Murry. americana-uk.com #joenolan #joenolanmusic #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @joenolanmusic
Aug 3
Joe Nolan @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Canada’s best kept secret Joe Nolan was the wild card in the line-up and it’s unlikely that too many people were prepared for the charismatic performance that he pulled off. Aided with no more than an acoustic guitar, a harmonica and a poetry book he wooed, cajoled and moved the gathering from laughter to tears. Echoes of Jeff Buckley emerged in a performance that featured material from his most recent album Cry Baby, together with a song written the previous night in his hotel room, inspired by the passion of John Murray’s performance that evening." LonesomeHighway.com === "Hence, Blek and the other acoustic acts had space to breathe and this was most noticeable on the following day when Canadian Joe Nolan strode on stage and just about captured the hearts of all in attendance. An unassuming chap who has the ring of the hobo tradition along with an element of beat poetry about him, Nolan was perhaps the star of the weekend although that’s probably unfair to the rest of the acts who gave their all. Safe to say that he gained a lot of fans as he delivered the likes of the magnificent ‘Ode To Sturgeon County’ before setting down his guitar to offer some poetry which harked back to the grand old days of Kerouac and Guthrie. Topping this, he sang a new song, written just the night before which was inspired by his catching a lyric from John Murry. americana-uk.com #joenolan #joenolanmusic #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @joenolanmusic
Orphan Colours @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Orphan Colours have established themselves as one of the most popular live bands to emerge from the U.K. Americana scene in recent years. In simple terms they are a top-notch rock band with a sound that leans more towards Springsteen and Petty than the more countrified side of Americana. If Ags Connolly managed to loosen up the lunchtime gathering, The Orphan Colours had heads bopping and legs twitching throughout their set, which included in the main, material from their current album All On Red." Declan Culliton, LonesomeHighway.com source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #orphancolours #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @orphan_colours
Aug 3
Orphan Colours @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Orphan Colours have established themselves as one of the most popular live bands to emerge from the U.K. Americana scene in recent years. In simple terms they are a top-notch rock band with a sound that leans more towards Springsteen and Petty than the more countrified side of Americana. If Ags Connolly managed to loosen up the lunchtime gathering, The Orphan Colours had heads bopping and legs twitching throughout their set, which included in the main, material from their current album All On Red." Declan Culliton, LonesomeHighway.com source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #orphancolours #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @orphan_colours
Ags Connolly @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "With the stature, appearance and deep baritone crooning of a Texan country balladeer, it’s difficult to fathom that the heavily bearded Ags Connolly in fact hails from Bedford in the U.K. His deep vocal and back catalogue is unapologetic classic country and with his fellow countryman Joe Harvey Whyte at his side on pedal steel, he belted out a series of songs that wouldn’t be out of place from the stage at Robert’s Western World in Nashville. His relaxed between song banter included tales from his travels to Texas and a classic and not uneventful meeting with one of his heroes James Hand. His song I Saw James Hand was a high point of his set. Not unexpectedly, the time-honoured country themes of misery and liquor featured in his country songs, including his classic love song I Hope You’re Unhappy Now!" Declan Culliton, LonesomeHighway.com source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #agsconnolly #joeharveywhyte #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @agsconnolly @joeharveywhyte
Aug 3
Ags Connolly @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "With the stature, appearance and deep baritone crooning of a Texan country balladeer, it’s difficult to fathom that the heavily bearded Ags Connolly in fact hails from Bedford in the U.K. His deep vocal and back catalogue is unapologetic classic country and with his fellow countryman Joe Harvey Whyte at his side on pedal steel, he belted out a series of songs that wouldn’t be out of place from the stage at Robert’s Western World in Nashville. His relaxed between song banter included tales from his travels to Texas and a classic and not uneventful meeting with one of his heroes James Hand. His song I Saw James Hand was a high point of his set. Not unexpectedly, the time-honoured country themes of misery and liquor featured in his country songs, including his classic love song I Hope You’re Unhappy Now!" Declan Culliton, LonesomeHighway.com source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #agsconnolly #joeharveywhyte #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @agsconnolly @joeharveywhyte
Cordovas @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Making a return visit to the festival following their storming performance last year, it was business as normal from Cordovas. The Nashville supergroup’s recipe is starter and main course of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers, with a slice of Tom Petty for dessert. We’re transported back to the tail end of the 1960’s with full on three guitar onslaughts, a cracking rhythm section and sweet, sweet harmonies. The set included three encores before the power plugs were literally pulled on their storming performance which brought the house down." source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #cordovas #cordovasband #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch
Aug 3
Cordovas @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Making a return visit to the festival following their storming performance last year, it was business as normal from Cordovas. The Nashville supergroup’s recipe is starter and main course of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers, with a slice of Tom Petty for dessert. We’re transported back to the tail end of the 1960’s with full on three guitar onslaughts, a cracking rhythm section and sweet, sweet harmonies. The set included three encores before the power plugs were literally pulled on their storming performance which brought the house down." source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #cordovas #cordovasband #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch
The Wave Pictures @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "It’s difficult to comprehend that Leicestershire three piece The Wave Pictures have been performing for two decades to date, given their youthful appearance. Frontman David Tattersall is renowned for his crafty and incisive lyrics and the band’s stage show is indicative of a well-oiled machine. With the ability to seamlessly crossover from 60’s sounding underground pop to a more current indie sound they wooed and engaged in equal measures." source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #thewavepictures #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @thewavepictures
Aug 3
The Wave Pictures @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "It’s difficult to comprehend that Leicestershire three piece The Wave Pictures have been performing for two decades to date, given their youthful appearance. Frontman David Tattersall is renowned for his crafty and incisive lyrics and the band’s stage show is indicative of a well-oiled machine. With the ability to seamlessly crossover from 60’s sounding underground pop to a more current indie sound they wooed and engaged in equal measures." source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #thewavepictures #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @thewavepictures
John Murry @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Ramping up the volume several notches was Californian John Murry. Currently an adopted son of Kilkenny, he performed on stage as a three piece, accompanied by Yvonne Conaty on bass and keyboards and Mick Cronin on drums. His storming and ultra-passionate set included some charged psychedelic guitar runs, decorating his material with an even more distinctive cutting edge than usual. When he’s on top form his performances are memorable and Static Roots caught him at the top of his game. Tailing off his set with his signature song Red Coloured Balloons, another forty-five minutes from Murry and his band would still not have been long enough!“ source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #johnmurry #johnmurryisdead #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @johnmurry @janefoom
Aug 3
John Murry @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Ramping up the volume several notches was Californian John Murry. Currently an adopted son of Kilkenny, he performed on stage as a three piece, accompanied by Yvonne Conaty on bass and keyboards and Mick Cronin on drums. His storming and ultra-passionate set included some charged psychedelic guitar runs, decorating his material with an even more distinctive cutting edge than usual. When he’s on top form his performances are memorable and Static Roots caught him at the top of his game. Tailing off his set with his signature song Red Coloured Balloons, another forty-five minutes from Murry and his band would still not have been long enough!“ source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #johnmurry #johnmurryisdead #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @johnmurry @janefoom
The Brother Brothers @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "The Brother Brothers were the second act to appear on the Friday evening. On their final date of their tour of Europe, the duo’s performance drew comparisons to the harmonies of The Everly Brothers / Simon and Garfunkel. However, more than simply pretenders, they have created their own mould of laid-back Americana, crossing over into bluegrass territory from time to time. Combining exquisite bloodline harmonies with some dazzling guitar and fiddle playing, the identical twin brothers were the ideal early evening act, entertaining the audience with mellow songs and relaxed stage banter.“ source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #thebrotherbrothers #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @thebrotherbrothers
Aug 3
The Brother Brothers @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "The Brother Brothers were the second act to appear on the Friday evening. On their final date of their tour of Europe, the duo’s performance drew comparisons to the harmonies of The Everly Brothers / Simon and Garfunkel. However, more than simply pretenders, they have created their own mould of laid-back Americana, crossing over into bluegrass territory from time to time. Combining exquisite bloodline harmonies with some dazzling guitar and fiddle playing, the identical twin brothers were the ideal early evening act, entertaining the audience with mellow songs and relaxed stage banter.“ source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #thebrotherbrothers #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch @thebrotherbrothers
John Blek @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Our own John Blek has been making quite a stir in the current traditional folk revival and his polished performance as the festival opener was further evidence of his growing stature. An artist whose guitar style has reached even loftier heights in recent years, matching his reputation as a captivating troubadour. Songs from his current album thistle & thorn dominated his set, together with The Barman, The Barfly & Me, his signature song from his band John Blek & The Rats. His invitation represented the annual slot chartered for Irish acts in memory of the late Willie Meighan, whose input at Kilkenny Roots Festival was hugely influential in promoter Dietmar Liebecke’s commitment to stage the festival." source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch
Aug 3
John Blek @ Static Roots Festival 2019 (pictures: Klaas Guchelaar) "Our own John Blek has been making quite a stir in the current traditional folk revival and his polished performance as the festival opener was further evidence of his growing stature. An artist whose guitar style has reached even loftier heights in recent years, matching his reputation as a captivating troubadour. Songs from his current album thistle & thorn dominated his set, together with The Barman, The Barfly & Me, his signature song from his band John Blek & The Rats. His invitation represented the annual slot chartered for Irish acts in memory of the late Willie Meighan, whose input at Kilkenny Roots Festival was hugely influential in promoter Dietmar Liebecke’s commitment to stage the festival." source: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/live-reviewsold/2019/7/24/9tgy6lk49gi7gr9n00um7ffb3bbc22 #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #klaasguchelaar @kjguch
Hooray! Frank from Burger & So is back. ❤️ And he brought the Static Roots 2019 burger with him. Sweet baby Jesus - it‘s simply amazing. #staticrootsfestival #burgerundso #babyemil #nurderbvb
Aug 3
Hooray! Frank from Burger & So is back. ❤️ And he brought the Static Roots 2019 burger with him. Sweet baby Jesus - it‘s simply amazing. #staticrootsfestival #burgerundso #babyemil #nurderbvb
Posted @withrepost • @dongallardomusic The Weight to end our set at @staticrootsfestival with our friends @lukejtuchscherer & @danielkemish Me and the band had loads of fun! @travstock11 @jim_maving @joeharveywhyte #stevebrookes Thank you @dietmarl11 📷 by @mattaberham
Jul 16
Posted @withrepost • @dongallardomusic The Weight to end our set at @staticrootsfestival with our friends @lukejtuchscherer & @danielkemish Me and the band had loads of fun! @travstock11 @jim_maving @joeharveywhyte #stevebrookes Thank you @dietmarl11 📷 by @mattaberham
"[D]as 'Static Roots' [ist] ein Muss-Treffen für europäische Genießer jener originär amerikanischen Musik, die höchst unterhaltsam zwischen Folk, Bluegrass und Rock’n’Roll schillert" schreibt die WAZ über das gerade in Oberhausen zuende gegangene vierte Static Roots Festival und weiter über den musikalischen Direktor des Festivals: "Dietmar Leibecke kann auf sein 'Americana'-Familientreffen... echt stolz sein. Die Messlatte für 'No. 5' hängt nun allerdings verdammt hoch." https://staticrootsfestival.com/#news #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #waz
Jul 16
"[D]as 'Static Roots' [ist] ein Muss-Treffen für europäische Genießer jener originär amerikanischen Musik, die höchst unterhaltsam zwischen Folk, Bluegrass und Rock’n’Roll schillert" schreibt die WAZ über das gerade in Oberhausen zuende gegangene vierte Static Roots Festival und weiter über den musikalischen Direktor des Festivals: "Dietmar Leibecke kann auf sein 'Americana'-Familientreffen... echt stolz sein. Die Messlatte für 'No. 5' hängt nun allerdings verdammt hoch." https://staticrootsfestival.com/#news #staticrootsfestival #americanamusic #country #altcountry #srf2019 #oberhausen #nrw #ruhrpottliebe #zentrumaltenberg #waz
We love you, @joenolanmusic ✌️❤️🎸 Posted @withrepost • @joenolanmusic Incredible last dinner in Germany with my new friends Dietmar, Marion, Johanna and pal Jeff Robson. These people are angels, I’m so blessed to have been in their company the past few days to experience Static Roots Festival. Dietmar has created a festival with an energy like no other, where there is only love, freedom to allow ourselves to transcend where we need to, a togetherness that was so beautiful and pure. True rock and roll if you ask me. I witnessed some moving performances, One especially by John Murray who immediately inspired me to write a song. I will write more about this adventure when I get home, for now it’s sleep time and airport at 4:30am! Thank you to Dietmar, Marion, Jeff and all my new friends! Love you and hope to return again soon! 2019 Static Roots you’re dazzling
Jul 14
We love you, @joenolanmusic ✌️❤️🎸 Posted @withrepost • @joenolanmusic Incredible last dinner in Germany with my new friends Dietmar, Marion, Johanna and pal Jeff Robson. These people are angels, I’m so blessed to have been in their company the past few days to experience Static Roots Festival. Dietmar has created a festival with an energy like no other, where there is only love, freedom to allow ourselves to transcend where we need to, a togetherness that was so beautiful and pure. True rock and roll if you ask me. I witnessed some moving performances, One especially by John Murray who immediately inspired me to write a song. I will write more about this adventure when I get home, for now it’s sleep time and airport at 4:30am! Thank you to Dietmar, Marion, Jeff and all my new friends! Love you and hope to return again soon! 2019 Static Roots you’re dazzling
THANK YOU! We are still recovering and feeling the love and joy that you brought to this year's Static Roots Festival! The musicians played their hearts out. Every set was brilliant. The staff at @zentrumaltenberg once again made sure that everything looked and sounded great and we felt most welcome. Our volunteers and team members worked extremely hard and made things run perfectly smoothly. Our food vendors were fantastic. And of course the audience! Wow! Our first sell out and we met so many wonderful new people in addition to our usual supporters. Our family has grown and not one family fight or problem! We are truly blessed and grateful. You generously supported Doctors Without Borders, and along with a generous donation from our great friends at Burger & So, who couldn't even be with us, we raised 2.500 € WOW! We hope you had the time of your lives like we did. We can't wait to do it all again next year! THANK YOU!
Jul 14
THANK YOU! We are still recovering and feeling the love and joy that you brought to this year's Static Roots Festival! The musicians played their hearts out. Every set was brilliant. The staff at @zentrumaltenberg once again made sure that everything looked and sounded great and we felt most welcome. Our volunteers and team members worked extremely hard and made things run perfectly smoothly. Our food vendors were fantastic. And of course the audience! Wow! Our first sell out and we met so many wonderful new people in addition to our usual supporters. Our family has grown and not one family fight or problem! We are truly blessed and grateful. You generously supported Doctors Without Borders, and along with a generous donation from our great friends at Burger & So, who couldn't even be with us, we raised 2.500 € WOW! We hope you had the time of your lives like we did. We can't wait to do it all again next year! THANK YOU!
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2016 has seen the inauguration of the Static Roots Festival at Zentrum Altenberg in Oberhausen (Rheinland), Germany.
The festival 2016 was a great success. With Leeroy Stagger (CAN), The Wynntown Marshals (SCO), John Blek & The Rats (IRL), Malojian (Northern-Ireland), Meena Cryle & The Chris Fillmore Band (AUT), The Midnight Union Band (IRL), and Anna Mitchell (IRL) it was a great line-up. And if Daniel Romano (CAN) had entered the correct address into his GPS the crowd would have enjoyed him as well.
The readers of the LonesomeHighway.com magazine voted this first edition of the Static Roots Festival one of the three best Americana festivals in 2016 (next to AmericanaFest, Nashville, and Kilkenny Roots Festival, Ireland).
Static Roots Festival 2017 saw the likes of Danny And The Champions Of The World (UK), Erin Rae And The Meanwhiles (USA), John Blek And The Rats (IRE), Nadine Khouri (UK), Jack Marks (CAN) and many more. Highlights of the Static Roots Festival 2018 were the Cordovas (USA), Terra Lightfoot (CAN), Prinz Grizzley (AUT), Anthony da Costa (USA), SUSTO (USA), Bennett Wilson Poole (UK), Charlie Whitten (USA) and more.
The Static Roots Festival is non-commercial, non-funded, and independent. All proceeds from the sale of Static Roots merch are donated to Doctors without Borders/MdF. In combination with the 2016 festival a fundraiser campaign for Doctors Without Borders/MSF was set up and raised a total of 9.050 EUR. From 2016 to 2018 the Static Roots Festival raised almost 12.000 EUR!
There is an excellent press, radio (public national radio) and TV coverage, the press calls the festival “the most memorable festival experience of the year”, “magnificent”, “brilliant line up”, “must-attend event”.
The festival has also attracted a lot of international guests from Ireland, England, Scotland, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Canada, Switzerland and Austria. We bring people together for a great weekend of peace, love, rock’n’roll, and friendship.
On the festival Friday, we organize the StaticRuhrTour. Oberhausen is in the middle of one of the most industrialized areas in Europe, the Ruhrvalley (“Ruhrgebiet”). The Ruhrvalley is a melting pot: for more than 200 years people from all over Europe (Poland, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Spain, …) came here to find work. And they also brought their cultures. We’ll take you to iconic industrial (and non-industrial) places, we might have a local Currywurst, and a Pils beer. We want to give you an understanding of the distinctive charm of the area.
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