With their unmistakable harmony singing, catchy melodies, and a lot of California West Coast spirit, High South has long established a firm place in the hearts of fans. After a sold-out tour in 2025, the band returns to the stages in 2026 with new material and a completely revamped live show.



Under the title "Shine The Light Tour 26," High South presents their distinctive blend of folk, rock, and country – opening a new chapter in their musical journey that seamlessly connects with the characteristic High South sound while expanding it with new facets.



The audience can look forward to a concert experience that combines nostalgia and a spirit of new beginnings: a timeless sound reminiscent of the golden era of West Coast rock meets modern impulses and an energetic performance.



High South invites you to celebrate music and life with their "Shine The Light Tour 26" – spreading as much light and positive energy as possible together.



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Passion, talent, ambition, and an inexhaustible sense of humor – that is Karen McDawn, who sang before she could really speak. Her love for music goes hand in hand with a fascination for the Wild West that has accompanied her since childhood.

Karen McDawn describes her style as "Classic-Rock-Pop-Country," and you can hear it in her voice! Inspired by artists like Lainey Wilson, Jo Dee Messina, and Martina McBride, she expresses her unique voice with every note.

Modern Country, Country Rock, or: "Classic-Rock-Pop Country would be the genre if I had to invent it" – Karen McDawn.

Karen McDawn stands for professionalism, paired with a passion that hits directly in people's hearts. She is rightfully celebrated as the "Ambassador of Country Music in Austria."

Look forward to powerful country-rock-pop and a touch of humor – Karen McDawn will make the stage tremble!



The evening will be opened by Picaro(s).

Energetic, positive, and captivating best describes Picaro(s)! Since 2012, Picaro(s) has been traveling the world perfecting its music. It resounds as a mix of cultures, genres, and emotions. No matter where – Picaro(s) performances are unique!

Concert: Harry Sokal "Groove Unlimited"
8:00 PM, Kulturkeller, Weizer Straße 19, 8200 Gleisdorf

The renowned saxophonist Harry Sokal, already part of the international Who’s Who of jazz, presents his new power trio. Together with two outstanding musicians - Jojo Lackner on bass and Herbert Pirker on drums - he promises a musical fireworks display on the way to the endless horizons of new sound worlds.

Known for his pioneering trio projects, Sokal has founded a new jazz formation with Groove Unlimited that carries forward his special talent for time feeling while also celebrating complex structures in his improvisations. Jojo Lackner places precise bass lines with impressive playing technique, giving the trio an incomparably electrifying groove. Herbert Pirker, a sought-after drummer, brings ecstatic, trance-like rhythms with his dynamic and technically perfect playing - as Sokal emphasizes.

Groove Unlimited stands for pulsating performances that combine elements of funk, rock, and fusion with masterful finesse. Harry Sokal knows how to catapult the trio on a shared, limitless musical journey with his energetic playing style and virtuosity - qualities that also characterize greats like Coltrane, Rollins, or Shorter - where he is always able to surprise himself.

The Jewish town drummer Karl Roth, along with his son and guitarist Martin Roth, takes a musical excursion through the genres of modern jazz, funk, rock, and even sophisticated pop music.
To support this extraordinary concert, they have invited two experienced musicians, Martin Reitmann on bass and Gunther Schuller on keyboards, who will bring to life masterpieces of music history with high improvisational skill.
The project is vocally rounded off by the incredible voice of Mira Bea Wieser, who also hails from Judenburg.
This fusion of musical styles and performing artists should not be missed by any music lover.

Line-up: Karl Roth (Drums, Vocals) / Martin Roth (Guitar, Vocals) / Martin Reitmann (Bass) / Gunther Schuller (Keyboards, Vocals) / Mira Bea Wieser (Lead Vocals)

4 musicians, 2 bricklayers, one band. Father and daughter who lead the band and compose together. Of course, it is jazz, but the term "jazz" cannot capture the deeply personal style of the quartet. Each of the four artists brings a completely independent and idiosyncratic musical profile, and in their meeting, a musical explosion occurs between contemporary acoustic jazz, blues, Latin, and rock. The cooking is hot—and seasoned with odd meters, complex harmonies, partially catchy melodies, a touch of melancholy, and a lot of musical wit. Sometimes it is only madness that makes us what we are!

Through madness comes this explosive mixture, which, during the coming together of the four musicians Christian Maurer, sax, Anna Maurer, piano/vocs, Wolfgang Rainer, drums, and Robert Riegler, bass, culminates in a musical climax. The four artists find themselves in the middle between earthy grooves, refined harmonics, energetic improvisations, and simply beautiful melodies, in order to create something new and supernatural from these ingredients every time. Everything is impossible until someone does it. Simply Jazz, but as a general mindset It's not a WHAT, it is a HOW!!

Established as an additional subject at the Kalsdorf Music School, BIGBAND KALSDORF celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023.

The band, a colorful mix of young people and the young at heart, draws from a similarly diverse repertoire ranging from Count Basie to Quincy Jones to current hits by Bruno Mars. Together with its singer Nadine Reinbacher, the orchestra can look back on numerous performances in Kalsdorf as well as guest appearances at Tube's Graz and Explosiv Graz.

Conductor: Bernhard Neumaier

The band The Ridin Dudes impresses not only with their original vintage sound but also with their authentic look and impressive stage presence. Whether it's rock, soul, or funk - the captivating arrangements and three-part harmonies of the band ensure a diverse program.

Gerhard "Benji" Hösel on bass enriches the duo of Pascal Komurka and guitarist Mika Stokkinen.

A perfectly coordinated trio that allows for three-part singing and band arrangements without needing the volume and space of a drummer.

26th Guinness CELTIC SPRING 2026
WILL POUND & MARTY BARRY (UK/IE)
HEATHER CARTWRIGHT, SAM MABBETT & MADELEINE STEWART (UK)

The 26th edition of the tour is once again dedicated to excellent British folk music - an exciting sound fireworks awaits us!

WILL POUND & MARTY BARRY (UK/IE)
The world-renowned harmonica and accordion virtuoso Will Pound is back on tour! Celebrated for his work with greats like Paul McCartney and Robby Williams, he sets the stage ablaze with his nimble fingers and six CDs in tow.
Alongside him: the sensitive Irish guitarist and singer Marty Barry, a familiar face from previous tours.
"One of the world’s top harmonica players" - Daily Telegraph

HEATHER CARTWRIGHT, SAM MABBETT & MADELEINE STEWART (UK)
This fresh trio featuring the young accordion maestro Sam Mabbett, finalist of the BBC Young Traditional Musician Awards 2023, brings a modern, danceable Celtic sound.
Heather Cartwright, a celebrated guitarist and singer from the Lake District, shines with solo songs and strong accompaniments - most recently in the acclaimed opening act of the CHRIS DREVER tour.
The American-born Madeleine Stewart completes the trio with virtuosic violin playing. Also a BBC Awards finalist, she has already toured the UK, Europe, and the USA.

“Clapton jammed for just one night and I was blown away,” says Stevens about a Cream concert he attended in 1968 in Montreal. “Then I saw Johnny Winter in 1970 and internalized every lick I could store.” He received critical acclaim for his two songs on the compilation album “Preservation Blues Review” from 1997. His last album from 2009 titled “Feelin’ the Blues” features stunning blues tracks as well as six original compositions. Cliff spent 18 months with this album in the Top 100 of the “New CD Charts” and was nominated for Album of the Year by Le Lys Blues.

In 2022, his new album “Better Days” was released, which immediately hit number 1 on the Canadian Album Charts. The Toronto Blues Society (CAN) describes his album as follows: “There is a lot of emotion in this record. Hope, love, betrayal and hurt, all beautifully interpreted by a master musician at the pinnacle of his craft.” and Rootsville (BE) states “Stevens expresses what everyone all over the world has become over the past two years, what we have experienced in one way or another.”

When the Cliff Stevens Band toured Europe in 2014 as a support for Wishbone Ash, they played in 33 cities across five countries from January to February and gained many new enthusiastic fans.

A musical journey to New Orleans from the 1920s to the 1940s. With the magnificent singer Ursula Reicher in the frontline, the seven-member STREETVIEW DIXIECLUB has expanded its successful program of hits by Louis Armstrong and Chris Barber to include works by great jazz composers such as Jelly Roll Morton, George Gershwin, and Duke Ellington.

The repertoire also includes original arrangements of legendary traditional jazz bands like the “Original Dixieland Jass Band” and the “New Orleans Rhythm Kings.”
The traditional Ragtime, Dixieland & Swing program conveys the message “Jazz at its Best!” This menu is complemented by the new cross-over program.
Pop songs and hits from the charts of recent decades enter into a unique synergy with the Dixieland and Swing era.
Louis Armstrong swings with the Beatles. The Bee Gees and the Red Hot Chili Peppers bring fire to the streets of New Orleans.
Experience hits from pop icons like Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Adele in the captivating sound of the Dixieland and Swing era!
The Streetview Dixieclub bridges different music genres and shows that good music is timeless.

A special treat for the ears is guaranteed!

The soul pop duo Jasmin.Louis will also be on the road in 2026 with themed concerts and the "Even More - Best of" program.

There are emotional original compositions, casual interpretations, and some stories about (im)possible experiences on and off the stages of past years.

After a successful autumn tour through Europe with her new band, "Canada's blues favorite" Layla Zoe will return to the stage in March 2026 to create magical moments and fire at each show of her "Forgotten Songs Tour."

With Wick Hayen (NL) on guitar, Dave Warmerdam (NL) on the Hammond organ, Kjelt Ostendorf (NL) on bass, and Tijs Kulker (NL) on drums, she is back on stage performing original songs from her extensive discography that have rarely or never been played live, as well as carefully selected cover songs from artists who have inspired her on her musical journey, including Pink Floyd, Tom Waits, and others.

Don't miss the chance to hear and see this unique show featuring songs that Layla has never performed before. Don't miss the "Forgotten Songs Tour" in spring 2026!

I would like to have wings

Why? Because the world, viewed from above, doesn’t look as dreary as it sometimes seems to us on the ground of reality.

Yet, it is also necessary to decipher the mysteries of life on two legs.

Or did you know that Beethoven and Mozart also performed as a duo?

How sick one must be as an influencer to go viral? And why it is not wise to try to be a Naschenweng double (even if one has very long legs)? No?!

Well, because of that and many other longings, dreams, and absurdities of human existence, Michael Großschädl explores with his unmistakable charm and musical virtuosity in his third musical cabaret very much together with you!

In doing so, he tells and sings about his own experiences and universal stories of failing, stumbling, falling, and getting up again – and hopefully, in the end, finds success in his search for wings.

Because only those who soar above the things can ultimately recognize the big picture. Says Icarus.

A fast-paced musical journey into the 50s & 60s, where it's hard to keep arms and legs still. The exhilarating show includes original compositions and songs from the Rock 'n' Roll

Legends: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley And The Comets, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, …

With their unbridled passion, temperament, and above all, joy for music, they hit right in the heart of the audience and celebrate a unique and unforgettable party with them.

The exceptional English guitarist and songwriter Andrew Collett grew up in Birmingham, UK, and discovered his love for music very early on. At the age of 13, he began playing electric guitar. He was inspired by, among others, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Elton John. Very soon, the influences of rock, jazz, and blues became audible.

The music studies at the Birmingham Conservatoire shaped Andrew's unique style of bringing the strings to sing. All these influences are reflected in his original compositions – brilliant lyrics, melodic guitar solos, and ear-catching melodies are the hallmarks of the Brit.

Now Andrew presents his bluesy, pop-rock songs with his new band:
The "multitalent" Didi Gösseringer shines on keyboards and bass, while Michael "Muck" Willmann guarantees the right groove on drums. Together, the Andrew Collett Band promises an evening full of well-crafted songs and positive vibes!

When you start a music project more than 30 years ago, name it after a mythical creature, and then sing in your very own Lechtal dialect – it’s clear that "language" has been a topic from the very beginning. "Why do they sing in Chinese?" could occasionally be heard when their songs played on the radio far from their Lechtal homeland.

But live, everything has been different from the start: Because language artist Toni Knittel has helped everyone "get the hang of it" during the banter between the songs – and so even extreme dialect games like "Knoumahpatamadu" were understandable for everyone.

In the meantime, it has become known that these evenings in the duo formation of the couple Margit & Toni Knittel guarantee a good laugh. After all, in 30 years, the theme of "dialects, Denglisch & other confusions" has already been processed in many songs that had to be pulled out of the mothball. But it wouldn't be BLUATSCHINK if there weren't also completely new "delicacies" prepared in the Lechtal language play kitchen.

That contemplating topics like "grammar", "Middle High German" and "Knittelhochdeutsch" can unleash fits of laughter is hard to imagine – but Bluatschink is proof that it is possible.

Because when the banter between the songs is longer than the song itself – then BLUATSCHINK is probably on stage.

New songs and old hits – that will really "make the fun fly"!

Petutschnig Hons - Hons im Glück

Petutschnig Hons has hit the jackpot - and in the best sense: He is happy. Not because everything always runs smoothly. On the contrary. The lawnmower robot won't start, the coffee machine's gears are rattling louder than ever, and during the farm handover, it crashes like a New Year's firecracker test before the Schlatzinger Kirchenwirt. But in the midst of everyday madness - between agriculture, family chaos, and leisure accidents - Hons realizes: He has landed on the sunny side of life.

In his new program "Hons im Glück," the cult farmer from Schlatzing takes the audience on a wild ride through personal insights, rural realities, and societal challenges. He talks about what it means to take responsibility - for the farm, for the family, and for oneself. And he does it as always: with sharp wit, a knack for punchlines, and the unmistakable mix of humor, depth, and barn smell.

Whether it's visits from the AMA inspector, generational conflict, or the search for little happiness in everyday life - Petutschnig Hons lays it all out, but always with heart. "Hons im Glück" is a fireworks display of cabaret, music, and down-to-earth common sense - with a clear message: True happiness often grows where the manure is.

„ALTER NICER MANN“ – Gerald Fleischhacker is back!

The grandmaster of punchlines brings his already 6th solo program to the cabaret stages of the country – and it will be – just like in his previous pieces – a fireworks of wit and truth! - just not so loud – he is already over 50” “What happens when you still feel like 25, but reality and your back see things differently? Why is the dog praised when it does its business in the garden, while I get scolded?” Gerald Fleischhacker does not take himself too seriously, approaches life with humor, and takes his audience on a ridiculous journey through the pitfalls of modern everyday life. A daily life that increasingly leaves him questioning. Just a moment ago, he was the cool youthful “dude” everyone liked to hang out with - suddenly, he is even labeled by his own wife as a “typical cis man.” And wonders why he has to think about the music lessons in school.

Family chaos, technology madness, the daily insanity with the internet and real life, not to mention the eternal communication difficulties between men and women – not even Duolingo can help with that. Gerald Fleischhacker gets right to the point: sharp-tongued, mercilessly funny, and damn close to real life!

An evening with Gerald Fleischhacker is like a bottle of aged red wine: mature, perhaps with a hint of cork, but full of punch. And above all, LIVE much better than on television :-), as confirmed by the press.

After more than 8000 concerts and 50 years "on the road," HANS THEESSINK is an institution in terms of roots music. His soulful interpretations of solo acoustic blues have become his trademark, and with his sonorous voice and unmistakable guitar style, the Dutchman and resident of Vienna is in demand worldwide. His tours take him through Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. In the USA - where the blues is at home - Hans, as the only European, repeatedly participates in the biggest blues, roots, jazz, and folk festivals. The US press called the two-time Amadeus award winner and holder of the Golden Merit Badge of the City of Vienna, "an international blues treasure," and the legendary Bo Diddley said, "a hell of a good guitarist." Hans has won various Amadeus Awards and Danish Music Awards. He was also nominated for a Grammy and the Blues Music Award in 2009 in Memphis, TN. In 2018, Hans was inducted into The Dutch Blues Hall Of Fame. He has released over 30 albums, a songbook, a teaching video, and a DVD. The current album "PAY DAY" is a joint project by Hans Theessink & Big Daddy Wilson. (A top-notch sixteen-track masterpiece. An absolute winner! (Iain Patience, Blues Matters, UK)

HELP! is a Beatles tribute band with the most authentic interpretations of Beatles songs to be heard in today's music landscape. HELP! gives the impression that you are attending a concert of the real Beatles live. The band performs in typical Beatles outfits and uses identical instruments!