Im April 2018 Newsletter von Blue Rose Records erhält das Static Roots Festival 2018 eine Top-Empfehlung: "Die 2. offizielle Ausgabe dieses mit Americana-Künstlern aus Europa und Nordamerika vollgespickten Festivals glänzt wie bereits im Vorjahr mit einem klasse Line-Up und wird von uns ganz dick empfohlen
Read moreJust recently we did an interview with Declan Culliton from LonesomeHighway.com. From the introduction: "With the summer festival season looming and given the quality of events on offer, it’s time to make those difficult decisions of which ones to consider. Unfortunately, with the exception of Kilkenny Roots, there are not too many choices at home for festivals catering for the Americana, Roots and Hardcore Country followers, resulting in the prospect of trips to the U.K.
Read moreThank you so much - the limited hard tickets are sold out now. Online tickets (e. g. print at home) are still available through AdTicket here. Day tickets will become available soon. Watch this space
Read moreNow that the lineup for the Static Roots Festival 2018 is completed, it's time to have a look at the first YouTube playlist for this year's event. We've compiled a great few songs into this playlist and hope you'll enjoy it: Anthony da Costa - Go Steady The Stephen Stanley Band - Next To Me Charlie Whitten - Virginia Prinz Grizzley and his Beargaroos - Where Is Your Fire Gone The Midnight Union Band -
Read moreWe have been hard at work getting the lineup for the Static Roots Festival 2018 completed. With yesterday's latest addition to the lineup, the fabulous Cordovas from Nashville, TN, USA, we are now ready to get into the details with scheduling, logistics, accommodation, backline, marketing etc. Hard ticket sales went great so far. There are just four hard tickets left before ticket sales are being handed over to AdTicket. As soon as the schedule is
Read more 1Tickets for Static Roots Festival 2018 are on sale now. We have a limited number of hard tickets available via PayPal and "print at home tickets" via AdTicket. Day Tickets will become available after the timetable for the Static Roots Festival 2018 has been finished. Find the tickets here:
Read moreIn today's edition of his Blue Rose Radio show, Edgar Heckmann (Blue Rose Records) presents Hannah Aldridge (amongst other acts) and points out to her performance at the Static Roots Festival 2018 (German only): See also:
Read moreOffer valid until January 21st 2018: For those who haven't booked accommodation yet: the NH Hotel Oberhausen just around the corner from the festival area offers a "Pop-up Days" deal which means: free breakfast. This will save you around 25% on a double room. Offer valid until January 21st 2018! Follow the link:
Read moreSandy Fyfe from Perth, Scotland, about Static Roots Festival 2017 Aw, we always love to hear from you, what you think about the Static Roots Festival, because we are putting lots of energy and passion into making this festival a great experience for musicians and fans alike. Here is what Sandy, a VERY passionate music lover from Scotland, wrote on Facebook today: "One of the best music weekends of the year.......curated with such care, incredible
Read moreThe wait is almost over. Starting from today we will be announcing the first acts for Static Roots Festival 2018. It's going to be a great international lineup, seems we'll have a few Nashville based acts. There will be songwriters, rockers, country and folk acts. Everything will be set for another great weekend of peace, love and
Read moreJeff Robson (Tell The Band To Go Home / umfm.com) about the Static Roots Festival 2017 Sorry for posting this podcast a wee bit late. Must have forgotten in the post-Static-Roots-Festival euphoria this summer. Jeff Robson, host of the fantastic radio show "Tell The Band To Go Home" on umfm.com in Winnipeg, Canada, was the master of ceremonies at Static Roots Festival 2017. A week after his return to Winnipeg he put on a great
Read moreA tip of the hat to a total legend The always excellent Kilkenny Roots Festival was the biggest inspiration to finally initiate the Static Roots Festival. To me Willie Meighan, one of the organisers of the KKR, has become the face of the festival, he is the heart of the Kilkenny Roots family and the driving force of the Kilkenny music scene. Many of the amazing acts that I got to know through Willie, played
Read more 2Yay! Static Roots Festival 2018 has finally been scheduled for Friday 13th and Saturday 14th July 2018. A look ahead to summer 2018. The summer of the FIFA (mafia) Football World Cup 2018 in Russia. There's been football on the TV almost every day for four weeks. We will all be in need of a solid dose of peace, love and rock'n'roll. That's where Static Roots Festival 2018 shows up on the horizon and will
Read moreBig thanks to the folks at KREATIVKRAFTPREIS for nominating "Raumfahrtzentrum Saarner Kuppe" and the "Static Roots Festival" in the category "K2 - impressive events and performances". Let's have a look at the history: The "Static Roots Festival" goes back to an Americana/Alt-Country/Folk/Indie house concert series under the name "Raumfahrtzentrum Saarner Kuppe" started in November 2007. Back in the early 80s the first listen to The Dream Syndicate's album "The Days Of Wine And Roses" was
Read more"Static Roots Festival View: sun-drenched A German industry museum with a cobbled courtyard was a charming setting for an unusual feast of rock, country and soul. Day One was ruled by a storming show from Peter Bruntnell and band, followed by the soaring anthems and engaging presence of John Blek & The Rats, explaining the strong Irish element in the audience. Saturday saw beautiful, understated songwriting and sensitive performances from Nadine Khouri and Erin Rae
Read moreAm Montag, den 19.06.2017 lief beim Internetradio rockradio.de die Juni-Ausgabe der BLUE ROSE RADIO SHOW mit Blue Rose-Labelmanager und Hobby-DJ Edgar Heckmann. Edgar präsentierte diesmal wieder Songs aus aktuellen CDs aus dem breitgefächerten Americana-Bereich wie etwa Gov’t Mule, Little Steven, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Robert Cray oder Ruthie Foster. Natürlich kamen auch aktuelle Scheiben aus dem Hause Blue Rose Records nicht zu kurz, darunter auch brandneue Stücke von den Brandos, den
Read more"Schaun mer mal wie lange dieses kleine phantastische Festival noch ein Geheimtipp bleibt" "STATIC ROOTS FESTIVAL 09. und 10.06.2017 Oberhausen – Zentrum Altenberg Wir machten uns auf nach Oberhausen, nicht in das Centro, nicht in das Gasometer, sondern in eine ehemalige Zinkfabrik, das jetzige Kultur-Zentrum Altenberg. Dort fand ein kleines, feines und familiäres Musik-Event namens STATIC ROOTS FESTIVAL statt. Dieses erlebte im Ruhrpott in diesem Jahr seine zweite Präsenz. Der Focus liegt bei diesem Festival
Read moreAmazing! Evi and Frank from Burger & So decided to give 1 EUR of each sold "Static Roots Burger" to the . So today we received the fantastic amount of 350 EUR which we will happily donate to Ärzte ohne Grenzen / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Thank you, Frank & Evi - what a great idea
Read more"If roots music is your thing, look out for this festival next year. It really is The Business." Thanks for the lovely review of the Static Roots Festival, Ken Beveridge. And thanks for publishing it on Blabber'n'Smoke, Paul Kerr! Blabber'n'Smoke:
Read moreAmazing pictures and a very lovely review were just published yesterday by Klaas Guchelaar. Read more on his blog at
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