David Garrett to perform in Austria

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David Garrett will give a concert in Vienna this November.Britishrock.cc reports today (Tues) that the German-American violinist is set to perform in the Stadthalle on 22 November.Garrett, 28, has been praised for introducing many young people to classical music with his fresh approach to traditional works.It emerged yesterday that pop star Sting will also come […]

Interpol return to Vienna with new album

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American alternative rock band Interpol will come to Vienna in November, it has been announced.Britishrock.cc reports that the three-member group, who recently finished recording their upcoming fourth studio album, are set to perform at the city’s Gasometer concert hall on 18 November.Interpol, who rose to fame in 2002 when they debut album “Turn On the […]

AC/DC gig organisers accused of wrecking environment

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Wels police have begun investigating after animal activists reported organisers of a concert by AC/DC for their handling of the event.Josef Limberger, head of the Nature Protection Union of Upper Austria, said today (Thurs) trucks drove around on territory organisers agreed they would not enter to protect the habitat of rare plants and animals at […]

Allergic AC/DC fans make full recovery

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All of the dozens of AC/DC fans who needed treatment for showing allergic reactions during a concert on Saturday will make a full recovery, medical officials in Wels have announced.Around 150 visitors of the Australian hard rock legends’ concert in the Upper Austrian city had to be treated after they complained about burning eyes.Doctors found […]

Joe Satriani to rock Vienna

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American rock guitarist Joe Satriani is to perform in Vienna later this year.The 53-year-old is lined up to rock the stage at the Gasometer on 9 November, according to a report by music newspaper Britishrock.cc.Satriani has released 12 studio albums since 1986. With 15 nominations to date, he is also known for having been nominated […]

Jools Holland to return for Graz gig

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Jools Holland will perform in Graz later this year.The English pianist is set to give a concert at the city’s Kasematten venue on 7 June.Holland – a founding member of UK pop band Squeeze – has been touring and recording as a solo artist since 1978. His most recent release is 2009 single “I Went […]

Alter Bridge November gigs announced

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Alter Bridge will give two concerts in Austria this November, according to a Britishrock.cc report from today (Thurs).The online music newspaper reports that the American rock band will perform at Vienna’s Gasometer on 22 November before playing the Posthof in Linz five days later.No Austrian summer festival appearances of the band – which is made […]

Juliette Lewis to rock Salzburg

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Hollywood actress Juliette Lewis will come to Salzburg for a performance with her new band this June.The “From Dusk till Dawn” star will rock the stage at the city’s Rockhouse club on 8 June, according to a report by Austrian music news platform Britishrock.cc from today (Tues).Lewis has over the past few years neglected her […]

Cohen to croon in Salzburg

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Canadian singer Leonard Cohen will return to Austria for a concert in Salzburg this summer, it has been announced.Britishrock.cc reports today (Thurs) that the Montreal-born folk icon will perform at the Salzburgarena on 27 July.The 75-year-old has performed several times at various venues in Austria in the past few years.Cohen has put out records since […]

WWII bombs found at AC/DC gig venue

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A team of explosives experts discovered two World War Two aerial bombs beneath a site where AC/DC are set to perform next month.Interior ministry officials said today (Tues) one of the missiles was defect while the other one did not have a detonator.Authorities announced that a beer crate from 1941 was found as well.Experts continue […]