13 Dec 22
NEWS-ARCHIVE
THE STITCHES (US)
THE STITCHES were in Europe for the last time in 2013, we were allowed to see them at our open-air festival in the
Juha Rosswein host... 10 years later the time has finally come and they play on our baby in
Glaubitz!
We'll just shut up and just quote Dirk Klotzbach's longer introduction to one
Interview in OxFanzine with singer Mike Lohrman, there is no better way to describe the band,
Sugar:
“Should it really be necessary to introduce THE STITCHES from Los Angeles? Should actually anyone this
If you answer the question with "yes", that's how this someone would have deserved it, from the boys themselves
to get a set of hot ears, or at least should be forced to, the "8 x 12" LP like that
to listen for a long time until every single word on this masterpiece can be prayed out by heart. That epochal
Platte, the '77 hooliganism and complete nihilism paired with a large dose of (self) destruction
celebrated at a time when nobody was interested in this kind of punk anymore, what the band
myself, by the way, couldn't have itch less. In contrast to many of today's bands and those of that time,
who babble about a larger audience, who want to reach more people and spread a message, for that too
happy to sell her soul to a major label, only to remorsefully return to the “base” two years later
return, THE STITCHES have never made any secret of the fact that such moves are huge for them
pass where the sun doesn't appear anyway. Why else would you be published
Debut on vinyl of all times, when this medium had already cremated almost everyone? while in
other bands in the wake of the OFFSPRING and GREEN DAY chart successes in the second half of the 90's as well
Wanting to taste the fame, the STITCHES simply beat some into alcohol, amphetamines and other substances
pickled red orgies, and live it was often not even clear whether they would even make it to the end of the
songs, except that it wasn't a fake image, it was her life..."
(comparatively translated »source)
Thanks also to Benny from Klownhouse Tours for keeping in touch!
11 Dec 22
interim
Hm, looking at the current state of affairs conjures up a long-lasting grin in the middle
in the face. Because the previous mix is varied and above all top-class. In the spirit
by "All Killer No Filler". If we didn't know for sure, we'd say it is
is a punk rock festival like we couldn't do better. Okay, we do it yes and
that's why we're so excited again and really looking forward to the three days in the
July. Because even in addition to the first-class program on stage, the unique
Wellness days that we - bands, audience and crew - together again to the best of 2023
make. We're really up for it and are eager to continue tinkering. Like it
looks like there will be a few top-class artists in the line-up before punk Christmas. Stay great
curious; excited!
If you want to significantly increase your anticipation or that of others by the end of the year,
we have prepared something: our super chic hard tickets. They look damn good
are fabulously handy and lie ingeniously in the hand. Total hammer, you have to do that
try out!
09 Dec 22
THE SPARTANICS (GER)
If you don't know THE SPARTANICS, you wouldn't suspect when listening that the trio in
Leipzig/Connewitz is more rooted in East End London. We watch the band whose
Members have been BTF visitors for a long time.
The guys play no frills Oi! punk, with a distinctly British touch. Had the band
Given in England 40 years ago, they would undoubtedly be on one of these legendary Oi!
Sampler landed.
But back to the present - there is so much energy and connection in their songs
this classic Oi! sound with a politically correct claim, we really like that!
...finally loud again Oi! Oi! Oi! roar along! They currently have their second LP via
Smith & Miller Records, dubbed Sad Days For The Kids.
08 Dec 22
CHEAP STUFF (GER)
The five Dresdeners have been with us for more than 20 years at the BTF. At first
as a welcome band, in recent years increasingly as crew members and
paying guests. ...and now it's our turn to make things easier
our guilty conscience!
Not every festival can claim to be such a classy and likeable one
To have a band right on your doorstep, musically you would find their melodic
Streetpunk is more likely to be associated with the west coast of America.
Your last LP "Kings and Pawns" has probably shown more than clearly that the
Boys still have a lot of bite even after a longer release break - great album!
Dear CHEAP STUFFER - see you in Glaubitz in July at the latest!
07 Dec 22
DEECRACKS (AUT)
The three Viennese punk rockers are known for their merciless live shows. No wonder with far
over 800 gigs on four continents they have a lot of practice at it. The concertless Corona
Time must have been an absolute nightmare for her, especially since it was her last at that time
Aptly titled "Serious Issues" album on American label Pirates Press
appeared.
Now they are fulfilling another wish and can be behind our little one in the summer
Punk festival "Back To Future" also make a tick.
We say Welcome to punk rock wellness in the provinces, DeeCracks!
06 Dec 22
THE MELMACS (GER) - cool name, cool band, best sound! <
Who remembers the early nineties TV series "ALF"? yes sure
almost everyone here. Alf landed on Earth from the planet Melmac,
which was destroyed by a nuclear catastrophe and
was then characterized by the finest lounging.
The danger of a nuclear catastrophe is more relevant than ever
and loafing is still frowned upon. ...but then come
THE MELMACS with their good mood sound/power pop/77 punk
around the corner and make the world colorful again and leave
forget. Their brand new disc "GOOD ADVICE" is forthcoming
a few days with a terrific delay at Wanda and
Bakraufarfita Records landed - absolute purchase recommendation from us!
...and next year the band members are not only in
audience or represented in the BTF crew, but also on the
Glaubitz stage.
05 Dec 22
DEAD 77 (US)
DEAD 77 are rather unknown in Oiropa. The boys are coming
from Los Angeles and classify themselves as the “West Coast
punk rock” to. That is geographically correct and the optical style
also fits in with it, but musically it goes a whole way
Level more aggressive to the point - the band even more sympathetic
power.
This year her first long player came with "Demons".
out and it's going in 2023, after a short flying visit
this year, a second time to Europe. Watch out! -
absolute insider tip! We've already heard it
Goosebumps, they probably have additional explosives live
on bag!
P.S.- who "Civilization's Dying" by the brilliant ZERO BOYS
makes it even more ingenious, it's a must-see in Glaubitz
introduce!
04 Dec 22
PASCOW
One of the most popular German punk bands becomes a repeat offender and the number 4 is particularly prominent. Because for the 4th time, 4 years apart (2011, 2015, 2019, 2023), her path leads back to the Saxon province. Just like PASCOW, our little festival has become more and more popular and attractive over the years and these are just two points that connect us.
And of course they don't dare to come to us empty-handed, they'll have their brand new album with them in 2023, which will be called "Sieben".
After the 9-euro ticket has been abolished, it will probably be "hitchhiking to Glaubitz" again next year!
03 Dec 22
KENNY KENNY OH OH
The guys from Leipzig play straight punk rock full of melodies and
hymn-like choirs, they don't break the 2-minute mark with any song! The
Riot Grrrls get straight to the point, convey important content and
will not negotiate!
KENNY KENNY OH OH will make for a nice wild party in Glaubitz.
25 Nov 22
STAGE BOTTLES
Who doesn't know the slogan "Sometimes Antisocial - But Always Antifascist"? That one is at least
just as well known as the band that wrote the song of the same name - we're talking about the Frankfurter
Streetpunk legend Stage Bottles.
Even after countless line-up changes, the band around their leader Olaf remains the same musically as well as
ideologically loyal. In 2023 they will celebrate their 30th stage anniversary with a new release
as we were able to find out. We think these are all reasons to welcome the band back to Glaubitz
To be called.