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Dub FX feat. Sahida Apsara @ PerleBÄM - Perleberg(DE)

2026-05-30

Posted: 2026-06-05 23:47:54

Dub FX feat. Sahida Apsara @PerleBam - 05/30/26

Already in April I knew that Dub FX was coming to Perleberg this weekend. The 5th PerleBÄM Festival was taking place this weekend, with lots of street performers around the church square. Dub FX was also due to hold a 30-minute workshop and perform later that evening at the KulturKombinat. And Perleberg seems to be a lovely little town, so I asked my wife if we wanted to go to Perleberg for the weekend. No sooner said than done (accommodation and train tickets were booked).

We arrived in Perleberg at around 4 pm and reached our accommodation (right in the town centre) about half an hour later. After a short break, we went into town to check out the street festival (jugglers, magicians, DJs, bands), had a bite to eat, and then headed to Stage 2, where Dub FX was already setting up his equipment.

It seems Dub FX had used this weekend as a mini-break combined with a gig, as his wife/girlfriend – Sahida Apsara – and their two children were there too.

Several benches had been set up around the performance area, where quite a few people had already taken a seat – many children were also taking a break there.

OK, so he started by introducing himself and talking about what he's been doing for over 20 years as a street performer with his looping station. First, he plays a beat and saves it, then adds a suitable bass line and background sounds – high or low – all using his voice and the looping station. He explained and demonstrated the whole process using his most famous song, 'Love Someone'.

Slowly but surely, more and more people started gathering in the square and we just soaked up the lovely atmosphere. During the second song ('Flow'), Sahida joined in, dancing and singing. They played two more songs (possibly 'Sooth Your Pain') and then it was all over. Lots of people went over to them afterwards to buy records or other merchandise.

We then strolled around town for a bit to see where the Kulturkombinat was and how buying tickets worked. Then we went back to the hotel, where we had a meal in the restaurant before heading off to the actual gig. During dinner, my wife realized her headache wasn't going to get any better, so I went to the Kulturkombinat on my own shortly after 9 p.m.

When I arrived at the Kombinat, there was no line and everything was pretty laid-back. I treated myself to a gin and tonic to start things off and sat down in the garden, where a few other people were already sitting. Just before the concert started, a couple from Wittenberge sat down next to me to grab a bite to eat (there was a stand with delicious food right next to us). We had a nice chat before the show began.

The courtyard and garage were slowly filling up, which was a good sign that things were about to get started. So I went into the barn and picked out a good spot. The DJ there was already playing some great music, and people were already dancing - some of them already pretty drunk.

Then Dub FX started up with 'Up', and I started dancing right away. The only bummer was that the drunk "locals" were getting on my nerves, so I found a better spot a little further away from them and was able to dance through until the end.

For a few songs - unfortunately, I don't remember the titles anymore - Sahida also came on stage, and they played together until the end. While they were packing up their equipment, the DJ was already getting the crowd pumped up with drum & bass and dancehall. I went outside, and there I chatted briefly with the couple from Wittenberge - nice people.

I had another cold drink, and cooled off a bit before heading back to the hotel around midnight.

Setlist: (as I remember)
Set 1 (6 pm): Dub FX feat. Sahida Apsara at Kirchplatz
Love someone
Flow
Sooth your pain
maybe one more song

Set 2 (10 pm): Dub FX feat. Sahida Apsara at KulturKombinat
UP
Step on my trip
Fake paradise
Free Palestine
So are you
Beaming Light
Teach
Rooftops
Come again
Bringʻem out
We wonʻt come down
Flow
Love someone

Artists were:
Dub FX: Looping station / vocals
Sahida Apsara: vocals

Here are some videos by me:
    Dub FX @PerleBam - 05/30/26 - video1
    Dub FX @PerleBam - 05/30/26 - video2
    Dub FX @PerleBam - 05/30/26 - video3
    Dub FX @PerleBam - 05/30/26 - video4
    Dub FX @PerleBam - 05/30/26 - video5
    Dub FX @PerleBam - 05/30/26 - video6

Uli Jon Roth @ Lido - Berlin(DE)

2026-05-10

Posted: 2026-05-13 15:46:18

Uli Jon Roth @Lido - 05/10/26

Today was the Uli Jon Roth concert at the Lido, and even though I hadn’t really been in the mood for a concert all day, I was actually really glad I treated myself to this one. Nearly three hours of rock at its finest.

Doors opened at 6:30 p.m. The show was scheduled to start at 8 p.m. I got there around 7:30 p.m., and there was absolutely no one at the entrance. By the time I went inside, quite a few people were already sitting around, relaxing in the adjoining room (the coat check and smoking area) or in the concert hall itself. I sat down in the side room, sipped my beer, and watched the crowd. About 80% were my age or older, wearing band T-shirts or denim vests. I still didn’t really have a good feeling about the concert. Slowly, the side room emptied out, and you could already hear music coming from the hall. So I went in too and positioned myself at the bar—there was plenty of room there. Now the hall was pretty full.

Mother’s Finest @ Metropol - Berlin(DE)

2025-12-01

Posted: 2025-12-06 21:12:31

Mother’s Finest @Metropol - 12/01/25

I have seen Mother's Finest for the first time and maybe it was also for the last time.

But let's start at the beginning. Last year, I missed their sold-out concert here in Berlin, and when I saw that they were coming back this year, I immediately ordered a ticket.

The concert took place at the Metropol (my last concert there was in 1997).

OK, last Monday was the day. Shortly before 8 p.m., I arrived at the Metropol (it was relatively full, but still manageable).

With two drinks in hand, I made my way to the front of the stage (2nd row) and waited for the concert to begin.

Dub FX & Woodnote feat. Prezence & Alais Clay @ Gretchen - Berlin(DE)

2025-11-20

Posted: 2025-11-22 00:16:23

Dub FX & Woodnote feat. Prezence & Alais Clay
@Gretchen - 11/20/25

My absolute highlight so far this year.

Dub FX is a phenomenon. I am always amazed at how he manages to captivate the audience so quickly that you always leave his concerts feeling positive, even though you have completely exhausted yourself.

As he did two years ago, he performed at Gretchen together with Woodnote. This time, the guests were Alais Clay and Prezence (never heard of them before).

The show was scheduled to start at 8 p.m., so I arrived about 20 minutes early. Gretchen was still relatively empty, so I grabbed a drink and took a seat at the edge of the room.

And sure enough, the concert started shortly after 8 p.m.

Jethro Tull @ Tempodrom - Berlin(DE)

2025-11-09

Posted: 2025-11-15 21:28:41

Jethro Tull @Tempodrom - 11/09/25

Already in February I ordered two tickets for Jethro Tull at the Tempodrom and I found wonderful seats for my wife and me in the upper part in front of the stage. Info: All tickets were for seats.

The show should start at 7pm so we arrived there 30 Min before. We ordered two beers and were going to our seats. Just before the show an offline voice gave us the info that Ian Anderson and the Band didn’t want the audience to make videos or pictures during the show until the encore. Okay!?

After this the show began immediately and the artists came on the stage - Ian Anderson at the end. He said ‘Hello’ and introduced the first song which was from their first record in 1968. It was a little bit blues-like and he was playing harmonica. At the big canvas were shown special pictures or videos for any song.

Rodgau Monotones @ Antreffhalle - Merzhausen(DE)

2025-10-25

Posted: 2025-10-27 20:18:53

Rodgau Monotones @Antreffhalle - 10/25/25

Diesmal auf Deutsch: Rodgau Monotones die alten Rocker aus Südhessen waren für eine Extra Tour diesmal im Schwalm-Eder Kreis und zwar in Merzhausen unterwegs.

Die Karte für das Konzert hatte ich schon im März gekauft - ebenso Hans (guter Freund aus alten Jesberger-Zeiten), mit dem ich dann gegen 18:30 Uhr von Jesberg aus Richtung Merzhausen losgefahren bin. Kurz vor 19 Uhr waren wir dann an der Halle und haben sogar einen Parkplatz direkt vor der Halle bekommen. In der Halle und im Foyer war noch nicht viel los, aber mit Getränkekarte sind wir dann in die Halle rein und haben schon das erste Getränk geordert.

Kurze Zeit später kamen auch Klaus (auch Jesberger und Abi-Jahrgang) und seine Frau herein und man hat sich nett unterhalten. Vom Abi-Jahrgang habe ich dann noch Andrea und Astrid gesehen. Sonst war wohl keiner mehr da.

Die Halle wurde langsam voller - es sollte ja um 20 Uhr losgehen. Wir sind dann nach vorne gegangen und 15 Min später kamen sie dann auf die Bühne.

Lettuce @ Lido - Berlin(DE)

2025-09-23

Posted: 2025-09-28 00:37:32

Lettuce @Lido - 09/23/25

The first time for me to see Lettuce.

I didn't know them before and only became aware of them because I read several music articles and watched videos of them. Great funk music, and then I saw that they were playing in Berlin—so off I went.

I was there short before they should start to perform. After ordering some beer I went to the left side of the concerthall where you could sit on some leather seats - maybe 30cm high and 1m deep. The hall was 2/3 filled but when Lettuce started to play at 8:15 pm more people were coming in and it was getting a nice evening with grooving psychadelic funkbeats and horns

Dub FX + Mr. Woodnote & CAde @ Gretchen - Berlin(DE)

2023-11-04

Posted: 2023-11-12 23:24:37

Dub FX + Mr. Woodnote & CAde @Gretchen - 11/04/23

And what should I say: Once again an absolutely great evening - a fantastic concert.

Last year I had to skip Dub FX in the summer because of vacation and this year I was so excited with the hope of no cancelation but this was not neccassary. The gig was moved from Huxleys to Gretchen but no problem et all. I invited my daughter to come with me and we had a wonderful time.

My daughter and I decited to go there pretty early so that we would find a good place to stay. So when we arrived less people were there and we found a good spot not far from the stage by a pillar where we waited for the begin. And I hoped that also Mr. Woodnote would be part of the band.

So at 8:15 pm the hall was filled pretty well by the audience and it wouldn't be long before the concert started

Alter Bridge + Special Guests @ Columbiahalle - Berlin(DE)

2022-11-11

Posted: 2022-11-15 23:57:42

Alter Bridge + Special Guests@Columbiahalle - 11/11/22

Since I have been a good 3 years on no more concert (I had to skip Dub FX in the summer because of vacation), I had decided a few days before the concert to see Alter Bridge at the Columbiahalle. I got the ticket (59 €) one day before the concert. Alter Bridge was on tour with two bands (Mammoth WVH and Halestorm), which started to play relatively early in the evening (admission already at 17:30).

But I didn't go until about 19:30 and just when I came in I heard Halestorm rocking the hall (at that time I didn't know that their name was Halestorm). After I got something to drink, I went upstairs to the gallery (like I did for Frank Turner or Ben Harber) and after a short search I found a wonderful place with a direct view on the stage.

Joe Bowie & DEFUNKT @ Maschinenhaus - Berlin(DE)

2019-12-03

Posted: 2019-12-25 23:55:13

JoeBowie & Defunkt@Maschinenhaus - 12/03/19

Facebook is always good for event announcements. In September there was an announcement by Joe Bowie that Defunkt will play in Berlin again. But this time not at Quasimodo, but at the Kesselhaus / Maschinenhaus (Kulturbrauerei Prenslauer-Berg). I told Ville and Bengie that I would like to go there and than wait until ...

One day before I asked Ville again and he was totally surprised that this should be the next day. Half an hour later he told me that he got two tickets. So I bought a ticket too. So I at least had the incentive to go to a concert again.

On the concert day - punctually from work at home - I was exactly at 8 pm at the Kulturbrauerei. But there I had to push myself through the crowds because there was a Christmas market on the premises of the Kulturbrauerei. Just entering the anteroom of the Kesselhaus / Maschinenhaus I discovered Ville and Bengie. After we had handed in our jackets at the cloakroom, we went one floor higher into the Maschinenhaus.