NEWS-ARCHIVE

Nasville Pussy in BTF-CHECK

We're as excited as hell about this bastard brat. But we're not any less happy about it. Nashville Pussy make their debut with us, which we can look forward to based on singer Blaine's answers. Read it yourself.

Blaine, the festival is mostly punks 'n' skins. Is there anything you would like to tell them in advance? Well, I'm something of an original hillbilly punk and I'm bald too. So I should fit in quite well into both groups. I'll be the punk with the cowboy hat.

Have you ever heard of our festival? Uh, to be honest, I just found out that we were playing there and went straight to see it, hahaha. We're currently concentrating on our upcoming US tour with Guitar Wolf and Turbo Ac's. Still, I'm really happy to know that we're playing at a punk festival. We definitely don't play enough of them. I love metal festivals, but I feel more like a punk. Hey, what a great night it will be? UK Subs, Poison Idea, Subhumans, that's totally crazy!

What do you like about open airs? It's like a circus event that comes to a city and it's a lot of fun. The visitors are partying like crazy and there is organized chaos behind the stage. I always thought we were made for such a big stage and we keep trying to prove it. In fact, that's how we spent the last 21 years and had the best moments of our lives there. I want to play festivals, even if I'm pushed to the microphone in a wheelchair.

What are your three favorite drinks, other than beer! Aaargh, I love German beer. But well, when I don't drink beer, I like the following on hot days:

1. Margaritas – Cinco de Mayo was currently being celebrated in my neighborhood and I wanted to join in. A pitcher of ice-cold margaritas makes me crazy, but it makes me happy.
2. Mojitos – Our old bassist works at the bar and would always ask for all the ingredients on tour. She also mixed fresh herbs and other stuff into it. If you know how to do it, it's incredibly tasty.
3. Vodka – Anything with vodka. That makes me funny. Well, at least that's what I think. Unfortunately, I'm very impatient and pour everything into vodka. Diet Coke, for example, is horrible, but if it doesn't go fast enough...

QUIZ

Of course, the quiz is happening again this year. After all, a lot of people had a lot of fun last year, right? However, it's not as long and difficult this year, don't worry. So if you want to secure your ticket for 2020 this year, you should look out for the quiz copies at the tent counter from Thursday evening.

LOIKAEMIE IN BTF-CHECK

In December 2014, no one would have expected LOIKAEMIE to take a stage again. This summer it will come true again for us. But before that happens, read what Thomas says.

You're back, how come? Again, that's not entirely true. We were in contact with each other the whole time and met again this year in the rehearsal room. We discovered that it was a lot of fun and suddenly we all wanted to play. We don't know what comes next. We're back here for this one evening, and then we'll see. There are plenty of inquiries.

What's the mood like in the rehearsal room? As if nothing had changed. On the contrary, it's more fun than before.

What makes the BTF so important to you that you return to the stage with us. The BTF has been with us for many years. Both as a band and privately. We visited the festival ourselves many, many years ago and later played there often. Many of our friends go there or work there. It is the unique mood and atmosphere that prevails there. No stress, just nice people, with a clear idea in terms of content and politics. No business, no strange bands with strange pasts or strange fans, and so on. There are many reasons, for us it's the scene, friendship, vacation.

What can we expect from you? A musical cross-section with one or two effects.

Who will push who into the water? We all each other? That would be something.

FCKR IN BTF-CHECK!

The Saubande has some catching up to do from last year. We're really happy that it's working with FCKR again in 2019, it'll be fun. Here is your BTF check.

You have around 30 more concerts scheduled until the end of the year. How do you feel about this mammoth task? Well there are about 20 if we want to be correct, but maybe some more will be added and then it's about right, hehe. We are really looking forward to it, especially now with a new line-up (now four of us) and are approaching the leisure activities that lie ahead with benevolence, fascination, excitement and anticipation.

Uh, I count at least 23 and you'll definitely get the off days taken care of too. But let's move on: What about new songs now? Can we expect a new recording in the foreseeable future? Yo, we were already recording, everything is in the pressing plant and we are currently waiting for the test pressing. It'll be a small mini-album with 6 new songs and maybe we can present the disc for BTF. We hope the best.

Yeah, that sounds good! Please finish the sentence: The Back To Future is... A small and fine punk rock festival where we always meet lots of new and old friends, which is usually a lot of joy and fun.

What does punk rock wellness mean to you? We didn't know that punks do wellness. We always thought it was about hard work on yourself versus the stupidity of society. But it's true, sometimes people need to recover from it and switch off. However, we are more in favor of demolition than of body-focused and wellness-oriented needs. And from!!!

PUNKROIBER IN BTF-CHECK!

Do you want to know from real BTF professionals what it's like at this festival? Then read their festival check and you'll know.

You know the BTF, explain it to those who don't know. A big punk rock family get-together with a slightly aging audience (same as the festival), mixed with fit punk rock youngsters and without a dick parade and trash fight at the end! Always a great selection of bands, a great audience with no poser types looking for stress, no annoying truffies, super nice crew and a beautiful area! What more do you want? Oh yes, bands that celebrate together with the guests on the grounds/campsite or in the outdoor pool! That's BTF!

Who or what are you most looking forward to? UK Subs, Marky Ramone, Poison Idea and The Briefs! And of course to the multitude of acquaintances and friends in and around the festival, combined with funny moments and stories that you will still tell when you are old!

Which of you is actually not allowed in the swimming area in the forest pool and why? Depends on the time of day! Except for Lars' kids, they're there again, but they're still too small for the swimming area. It probably depends on the alcohol consumption of the individual band members. Maybe it would be good to introduce a punk rock seahorse.

What does punk rock wellness look like to you? Chatting, drinking a beer, talking shop, laughing, meeting old acquaintances, getting to know new people every now and then, browsing records, swimming and of course dancing.

F.A.Q.

Just over five weeks before the most beautiful three days of the year begin. Of course (like every year) one or two questions arise. Before you write to us, take a look at our FAQ page. If you have any questions, please let me know.

»INFOS

Bath program

Guys, the forest bath is waiting for you! On Friday we start there with NO HONEY IN PARADISE and the MELMACS. On Saturdays you can come for breakfast and lunch before PIY gets started or you can choose to play volleyball or bowling for advanced players.

Well and due to high demand there is a cocktail stand for the first time this year. Yes, we finally understood that with a pool like that you need the right drinks.

NO HIDDEN COSTS

We don't charge €5 extra for a car ticket at the campsite, €5 extra for a tent, €3 extra for the festival shuttle and at least €10 extra for a garbage bag as well as €1 extra for any information! The robbers are screwed, we have no desire for hidden costs in 2019 either. These costs are all included in our ticket prices. Off.

Of course, we'll still be happy to push garbage bags into your hands. After all, the prevailing conditions also bother us in terms of environmental friendliness and sustainability. That's why it's good to be different from the majority in this respect!

THE MELMACS!

Yeah, our second Friday Waldbad band are the power pop punks Melmacs from around the corner, with the magical Bimmi on the mic. A sound like it was created especially for a swimming pool. Shreds.

MISSSTAND IN BTF-CHECK!

Hey you Ösis from MISSSTAND, come to us and take a break from your political Punch and Judy show. Well, it's no different here either. No matter, just come, it's your first time. Be honest, how often do you forget the third “s” when writing a band name? We actually never forget the third “s”! After ten years in the band, that would be a bit stupid, right?

And how often do organizers forget this? Actually quite often in the past. Especially on old concert flyers. Quite rare now. I recently read it with four "s" and was absolutely delighted!

Have any of you ever been a guest at BTF? Unfortunately never. The problem, as with most German festivals, is that they are all super far away. If you always have to drive 10 hours to every festival, you'll think about whether you'd rather drive to a festival that's closer. In principle, we think Back To Future is very cool and we might already be regular guests if it weren't so far away! But let's just let ourselves be surprised! Otherwise you can find us every year at the Punk Rock Holiday in Slovenia. It's really nice there too!

Which band are you looking forward to seeing? Since we were confirmed for the festival, everyone has been telling us to visit the Waldbad. I think this is the secret headliner of the festival. We'll definitely pack our swimming trunks! We're already playing on Thursday, but we'll stay there until Saturday. I'm particularly looking forward to seeing Loikaemie again. Otherwise there are really a lot of great bands playing there. Among other things, our friends from Alarmsignal and Deserted Flag, but also other cool bands like MASKED INTRUDER, PASCOW, POISON IDEA or EGOTRONIC. I think the line up this year is really successful and I'm looking forward to three days full of swimming fun, cool bands and familiar as well as new faces!