If it wasn’t enough just to sample the atmosphere of concerts under that world-famous blue neon logo saying ‘Rockpalast’, the regular ‘Crossroads Festival’ at Bonn Harmonie has become dependable for its eclectic roster of bands each year. It really is a welcome break from the relentless coverband scene that is constantly re-hashing old bands and music for new generations. There is of course a matter of perspective in that. Not everyone was able to see legends like Queen, George Michael and Dire Straits in their prime – one of the (few) perks of being old I guess. But the music for future generations has to start somewhere – and Crossroads Rockpalast is as good a starting point as any. So step up to the mark tonight Sari Schorr and The Cinelli Brothers. your live music CV’s are about to be filed in the Rockpalast video vaults alongside Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter, Deep Purple, Van Morrison, Motörhead… are you ready?!
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It all began in the WDRstudios of Cologne’s Südstadt in 1976, and now it’s very latest edition is being recorded – in Bonn Endenich. ‘Rockpalast’ has of course become a Worldwide Rockmusic institution that has the ability to make(and possibly break) bands into a higher league on the success ladder and touring circuit. The venue is Bonn Harmonie and the bands experiencing a mix of anticipation, excitement and maybe nostalgic goosebumps under the blue neon ‘Rockpalast’ signs tonight are ‘Chain’, ‘Lisa & The Lips’ and ‘Imperial State Electric’.
The first Crossroads show from the mighty Rockpalast got underway with a band from my hometown, Portsmouth (UK that is). On the evidence of New Desert Blues and German punk rockers Angelika Express it’s going to be another bag of allsorts every evening – and I can’t wait!