The story of Canned Heat is one of imperishable music, of zeitgeist-capturing hit singles and albums and of glorious performances at epochal events like the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival and the 1969... more

The DVD that joins the 2 CDs here is quite a trip to watch—especially the part where the crowd misunderstands what the sax player tries to say in German and swarms the stage! The band just rolls with... more

In addition to working with everyone from Bob Dylan to Aretha Franklin to the Rascals, guitarist Buzzy Feiten played with Butterfield at Woodstock as well as at this 1978 Rockpalast concert in Essen.... more

When Dickey Betts entered the stage at the second Rockpalast rocknight in 1978 another magic moment in the long history of Rockpalast was born. Dickey Betts was sparkling with his delight in playing... more

The German audience is transfixed by Redbone's time-traveling performances as you hear two 1977 concerts in Bremen. He turns back the clock to the golden years of Tin Pan Alley, jazz, folk and blues... more

Backed by Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Calvin Jones, Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, Bob Margolin and Jerry Portnoy, Muddy hits the classics but also rarely played songs in this December 1978 Rockpalast... more

Commander Cody already gained cult status with his band The Lost Planet Airmen by 1980 when he was invited to play the Rockpalast. His music wandered between the genres blues, country rock, boogie,... more

This Canadian blues-rocker had just issued his self-titled debut album when he gave this high-energy Rockpalast performance. This was a major European breakthrough for Pat, and these recordings were... more

'Dear friends, today live at Rockpalast: The Icebreakers!' With these words Albrecht Metzger announced the blues band of four, which the audience of the Westfalenhalle 2 in Dortmund, Germany didn't... more

And, truly, anyone in those 1985 and 2008 Bremen audiences will surely feel that Robillard and his bands really did give them something that moved them. And those of us listening fourteen or... more

The formation accompanying Muddy Waters on this LP was one of the very best. At Westfalenhalle Dortmund on December 10, 1978 for the Rockpalast recording Muddy Waters mighty vocals and his splendid... more

With the Groundhogs, Tony McPhee wrote British blues rock history from the 1960s onwards. Along with Neil Young, he is one of the founding fathers of grunge rock. Still today records like "Thank... more

It took quite a long time before COMMANDER CODY aka George Frayne IV crossed the Atlantic and appeared on a German stage for the first time ever. Ten successful years as part of the US music business... more

Bai Kamara's 7th longplayer and follow up to the highly acclaimed "Salone" album (i.a. features in the French Rolling Stone, cover stories in the UK magazines Echoes and Blues In Britain, nominated... more

British blues-rock band STEAMHAMMER was formed at the end of 1968 by Martin Quittenton (guitar), Kieran White (vocals, harmonica, guitar), Martin Pugh (guitar), Steve Davy (bass) and Michael Rushton... more

British blues-rock band STEAMHAMMER was formed at the end of 1968 by Martin Quittenton (guitar), Kieran White (vocals, harmonica, guitar), Martin Pugh (guitar), Steve Davy (bass) and Michael Rushton... more

John is a great force of nature," enthused Tom Waits after he produced Hammond's 2001 album Wicked Grin, which almost entirely consisted of interpretations of Waits compositions. "I don't know... more

For two times the British blues rock institution Nine Below Zero has been guest at the "Rockpalast" in Germany. On August 19th 1981 the band played at the "Test Concert" for the "1st Rockpalast... more

The Rolling Stones wanted him to replace Brian Jones, and Eric Clapton asked him to play the guitar for Derek & The Dominos - but he turned down both offers. Roy Buchanan was a true master of the... more

Bai Kamara's 7th longplayer and follow up to the highly acclaimed "Salone" album (i.a. features in the French Rolling Stone, cover stories in the UK magazines Echoes and Blues In Britain, nominated... more

The former singer/songwriter and front man of famous UK rock bands like Family and Streetwalkers started his very successful solo career in 1987. The iconic Voice and his barbed wire and wine... more

Rob Tognoni is one of the best blues rock guitarists in the world. He has released 20 albums in the last 22 years. There's not a single continent Rob Tognoni hasn't toured yet. What sets Rob Tognoni... more

A warm, funky voice, but just as sober and intimate. Bai Kamara Jr's music is a mix of soul, blues, roots, swamp, voodoo and jazz influences. He has shared the stage with international artists such... more