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Dr Feelgood – Still Lovin’ It

”I don’t know how any celebrity can hang around night clubs etc. It’s not for me, I’d rather go to a dog meeting.” Lee Brilleaux passed away in 1994 but his down to earth approach to life and to music lives on in the band fondly referred to  in the UK as “The best pub band in the world”. On Thursday ‘the... [Read more of this story]

Expats and the Prince

There was a special ’surprise’ for those attending the latest BonnExpats get-together this week with the visit of a Prince. No, not Charles, but Amir I and his Princess Uta I. With a colourful entourage of ‘Stadtsoldaten’ to protect them in their busy travels from one engagement to the next they certainly added colour and spectacle... [Read more of this story]

Ana Popovic Hot in Cold Cologne

While blizzards were sweeping across the cold streets outside a storm called Ana Popovic was swirling across the hot stage in Cologne’s Stadtgarten. Only a few weeks into 2010 and already the year is looking busy for Ana Popovic. Amongst the highlights already planned are three days as a live music guest of Fender at the prestigious MUSIKmesse... [Read more of this story]

Blues Caravan 2010

Coco Montoya has the pedigree of being, like Eric Clapton, a former ‚Bluesbreaker’ with John Mayall.  Meena and Shakura S’Aida are less well known but all share two things in common:  They are all acts on the 2010 RUF Blues Caravan Tour and they all know how to present the Blues at it’s foot stomping best. Blues Caravan tours are always an... [Read more of this story]

Happy Birthday Mr Fiddlers!

I’m sure pretty well every English speaker who has been to Bonn has visited two locations here: Beethoven’s statue in the square and The Fiddlers Pub in Endenich. Saturday saw a very special Birthday celebration as ‘Fiddlers’ Owner Raymond Searson celebrated his **th (okay, I won’t give it away Raymond) birthday.  I’m... [Read more of this story]

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Hurd about Bonn

Expats and the Prince

There was a special ’surprise’ for those attending the latest BonnExpats get-together this week with the visit of a Prince. No, not Charles, but Amir I and his Princess Uta I. With a colourful entourage of ‘Stadtsoldaten’ to protect them in their busy travels from one engagement to the next they certainly added colour and spectacle... [Read more of this story]

And a Happy New Year!

I’ve been away. You probably didn’t notice, it being Christmas and all that. Presents to buy, overtime to work, Xmas Parties, New Year Sales.  Being a Pompey lad I headed for the Home of Dickensian Christmas itself – Portsmouth;  where the man himself was born.   – ah, the wonders of Yuletide. I needed the Xmas break to steady... [Read more of this story]

Federal Republic is 60

This year sees the 60th Anniversary of Germany’s Federal Republic.  The BRD (or Buntes Republic Deutschland as musician Udo Lindenberg famously called it) was born in Bonn so naturally Bonn will be celebrating.   Many of our Seasonal Celebrations such as the Museums Mile and Beethoven Festivals will accordingly have Federal Republic motifs... [Read more of this story]

Mayday!

So, did you wake up this morning and find a tree outside the door with your name on it?  No, I didn’t either, but in case you were wondering, here is a reminder of what it’s all about… The Maibaum and it’s British equivalent the Maypole, probably date from German Paganism so it’s only fair that one of the oldest... [Read more of this story]

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