Another open-air season got underway here in Bonn this week. Unter der Zeder 2024 on Monday evening saw a lively band and an equally lively audience in front of the Kleines Theater in Bad Godesberg’s Kurpark. Marley’s Ghost brought the musical spirit of Mr Bob Marley to the Kurpark for the third year running and it wasn’t hard to see why. The six-piece combo’s enthusiasm is hugely contagious. They seem to take it almost as a failure on their own behalves if not everyone in the audience is up and dancing. Maybe the UDZ presenters should consider removing all seats next year (and I’m sure on this year’s performance there will be a NEXT year again for the band).

The first week then belonged to Bonn’s reggae fans. Next week will be time for the Bluesers to head down to Bad Godesberg when the Zed Mitchell Band bring their blues rock ‘with wow effect’ (or so the website description mysteriously announces) to the park. Let’s hope for a dry evening, lots of sun, and lots of great music! Full season details HERE