Open-air summer on the Glockenspitze:

You can't believe your ears and eyes when lead singer Dominik Feist from the tribute band "Der Udonaut & die Paniker" takes to the stage. Is that really Udo Lindenberg? The rich, slightly nasal tone of voice, the relaxed gestures and facial expressions, even the colors of his socks and wristbands are identical to the original. And just as Lindenberg always delivers a great show with his Panikorchester, "Der Udonaut und die Paniker" quickly bring the atmosphere at the Glockenspitze in Altenkirchen to a boil. In an almost three-hour performance, the band from Hamburg takes the audience on a musical journey through time with the best hits from the Lindenberg era.

They perform both rock songs such as "Bunte Republik Deutschland" and gentler classics such as "Cello." Many spectators of different ages will witness a fiery rock music spectacle that evening. The band is also thrilled by the good atmosphere at their first live concert after the coronavirus break: "It's going down a treat in Altenkirchen," croaks the "Udonaut" in Lindenberg's typically slurred, eggnog-lubricated voice. Everyone present, the band, the audience, and the organizers of the open-air summer festival put together by Haus Felsenkeller, are clearly delighted to finally be able to experience concerts again. Each member of Die Paniker demonstrates their talent in the individual songs.

For example, pianist Jens Pape showcases his incredible dexterity on the piano, while bassist Christian Hähnel, Roland "Richie" Milke on the ukulele, and guitarist Oliver Schröder demonstrate their skills in perfectly coordinated instrumental sequences. "Udonaut" Dominik Feist and Jasmin Antic impress with their particularly rich and powerful voices.

Between songs, Feist likes to chat with the audience, throwing in many of Lindenberg's classic catchphrases, which gets a few laughs.
Drummer Julien Kravetz provides the right beat and organist Chris Hartel plays the accordion on "Goodbye Sailor." Dominik Feist loves slipping into the role of Lindenberg. "I've always been a show-off and I live and feel the performance as Udo," says Feist. As a member of the audience, you can sense the band's love for the songs and their enthusiasm for Udo Lindenberg. The big encore at the end speaks for itself.

By Lina Sophie Schmidt July 6, 2021, 1:36 p.m.