News Archive 20th of March 2003 - 15th of April 2009. News after that date are only available by changing to the AsteroidNews section. 

15th of April 2009: We stole this one from Wercomin website showing Phil on Barbados, Caribean Islands, two weeks ago. It seems there's always a place where music and summer are around. Phil is flying in Border Channel country at the end of April by the way.

15th of April 2009: Recording works on Hillbilly Deluxe new album, working title is "File Under Country" are heavily going on. On this one Flo is testing a few guitars getting on to the Western sound. Release date of the album is early summer this year.

15th of April 2009: Hillbilly Deluxe is playing live next Sunday, 19th of April at "Flööt-Frühlingsfest" in Kerpen. Beginning is about 4 pm. For more information go to www.floeoet.de/cms/.

15th of April 2009: Next concert of the Ragged Company will take place on 16th of May in Pulheim. Please watch out for more details coming up in the next few days.

30th of March 2009: Keith Christopher & Homemade Sin will be back in Europe!!! Among others they'll do shows in Aachen on 12th of May and Essen on 24th of May. For more information just follow www.danbairdandhomemadesin.com.

30th of March 2009: The Ragged Company is playing live in Munich next Saturday. Detailed report will be following next week. You'll be able to see them folks at Pulheim Open this year. It is expected that concert will take place on 9th of May open air downtown Pulheim.

30th of March 2009: There are some rumors around Big K. is planning a new music project playing bass in a new band. We haven't heard more about it yet but it seems as if old folks shall be around, like Cin & Mr. Rufus T. Nothing has been released yet in any way, everybody is silent.

30th of March 2009: Here comes one Hillbilly Deluxe early bird, as the guys are playing live on 18th of June 2009 at Cologne's club Monheimer Hof. We'll be back with more specific news once time goes by a bit.

08th of March 2009: On Monday, 2nd of March 2009 Phil started his caribean tour. He'll be back 13th of March and we'll get exclusive news as he promised, so stay with us...

08th of March 2009: As fifth person in the world that'll turn fifty is Werner Brands, we heard rumors that a reunion concert of Tohuwabohu including all former band members is planned along celebrations. If it comes out to be true you'll find us in the audience.

6th of March 2009: Here's another one from our We Are All Alive section prooving we once smoked cigars too. Coming along we release information that Mr. Rufus T. is appearing on stage once again at 4th unplugged festival in Bedburg, Altstadt-Stuben, Sunday 15th of March, beginning 6pm, entrance fee is 12 €. Among others you'll listen to Werner Laemmerhirt, a legend on guitar and obviousely still alive. We used to call him "Ralph B. the 2nd" way back in the eighties. Mr. Rufus T. himself will present his favourites on guitar, mandoline & harp. In case of spare time drop by.

25th of February 2009: Not been seen at this years carnival event, Udo but especially Chris of course been heros in absence. This one comes with the courtesy of Chris who met Udo a couple of months ago. Please come back in the next few days as we still got some suprising shots from the last days. Been looking for Andreas Rudloff in vain by the way... 

17th of February 2009: What should come along as a liitle ad for this years carnival activities are infact the original band members of Groovin' Stew back a few years ago. Maybe Speedo will not be around but prepare for all others heading Stommeln on 22nd of February, 14 pm, Nettegasse as well as Sinnersdorf an 23rd of February, 14pm, Kölner Str. If you will look für Phil you might be disappointed though as the king of Mallorca is planning a trip to caribean islands early March this year and is therefore in heavy preparation work. See you all soon...

17th of February: For all that are looking for a concert on upcoming Thursday, keep in mind Hillbilly Deluxe is playing at a club called Satchmo in Elsdorf, beginning is 8pm.

30th of January 2009: Mr. Rufus T. discovered this little jewel on the web and here's to you Godfather of alle bassists, Keith Christopher: www.funnyhub.com/videos/pages/snl-more-cowbell.html.

28th of January 2009: Find a few more shots of The Ragged Company live in Stommeln on 20th of December 2008 by switching to Andreas Rudloff's site www.rumpelbox.de and follow "Photo-Alben." It was only then we discovered Mr. LuRied is a member of the Anti Hip Hop Alliance. Note that on 19th of December 2009 we'll be back on stage in Stommeln. 

25th of January 2009: John Hiatt fans be aware: Pirate Radio - a John Hiatt cover band - plays live on Friday, 30th of January, 8pm, at Gasthaus Schaaf in Solingen, Ritterstr. 8. For insiders: "Schaaf, ich sach nur Solingen, wa". 

25th of January 2009: Just a few yards away from the old Jukebox club Big K & the Solid Senders rocked Cologne's Wundertuete early this month. Overcrowded club saw a fantastic performance of the Senders where even Big K himself picked up his guitar and sang a song in a shaky voice that was real as the day is long.

02nd of January 2009: Cin & Mahoni  like to say welcome to 2009, the year of music. Shot been taken by Andreas Rudloff on 20th of December 2008.

31st of January 2008: We like to say Happy Birthday to one of the sons of Border Channel's Rock'n'Roll scene. We got this one again from Andreas Rudloff who's website www.rumpelbox.de might be worth while to look at from time to time. Andreas took the shot on Ragged Company's year end gig at Stommeln' s Schauff 20th of December 2008. Mr. Jones that evening performed among others a Rudy the Rednose version being an annoyance insofar as you couldn't get this song out of your mind even if you tried to listen to a portion of Heavy Rock for hours. Once you turned that off you immediately fetched this damn Rudy again.  But as today Mr. Jones birthday is celebrated along with celebration of new years eve, we tip our hat to him. See you back on stage next year, Buddy.

31st of December 2008: Here's a little remindes for Big K & the Solid Senders coming up at Cologne's club Wundertuete on Saturday, 3rd of January 2008. Start the new year with a cool breeze of Boogie Woogie.

28th of December 2008: Year ended up with a full blast of The Ragged Company including Big K. & Mister Saxman at Stommelns Schauff. If you missed that please note, that on 19th of December 2009 we'll be on stage there again hopefully again be surrounded by shining and/or exploding sparkles.

28th of December: Rufus T. discovered the story behind "More Cowbell" shirt on a Youtube video. Right now we learned that the video has been removed in the meantime for Copyright claims. Once we find that jewel again, we'll be back with that. 

22nd of December 2008: Border Channel Country, asteroidnews, The Ragged Company, Wercomin!, Big K. & the Solid Senders, Hillbilly Deluxe, Groovin' Stew, Mister Saxman himself and all other associated boys and girls of ours wish you an idyllic christmas and a happy new year. Thanks to Andreas Rudloff for sending in this one. Please always keep in mind: WE ARE ALL ALIVE!

08th of December 2008: We like to remind you there'll be a great Border Channel 2008 year end concert of The Ragged Company including all Border Channel stars, even Josef might bring along his sax that evening he promised. Phil is missing though being under heavy workload as among others he's planning a Wercomin caribbean islands tour possibly coming up next year. Nevertheless we'd be pleased to meet you on 20th of December, be so kind to bring along some sparklers.

25th of November 2008: This one is from 2nd of October this year when Cin & Marion went to meet Dan Baird & Homemade Sin in Hannover. It's a shame it was the only concert in Germany and even Belgium (Mallorca anyway) was missing on the tour plan of them folks. Keith been cooly dressed on stage somehow like a business man but his car needs an urgent service date as it seems. We got this Cin's car, Mahoni's car & Rufus T. car within the AsteroidHistory section, in fact Keith' car is not less impressive.

25th of November 2008: Another rumors say that Mister Saxman may be about to leave Big K. & the Solid Senders concentrating on his career which is starting off in an awful speed. We asked Mister Saxman about his plans and he told us nothing would be decided yet.  Big K. tour carries on on 3rd of January 2009 where Boogie Woogie will enter Cologne's Wundertuete, Pfaelzer Str. 20, 8pm

25th of November 2008: Release date of Hillbilly Deluxe' new album will be springtime next year. We heard rumors that up to seven own written songs will be on the album. We're eagerly waiting... 

10th of November 2008: Feel the spirit of Big K. & the Solid Senders appearing on stage this Friday, 14th, 8pm, Haus Schauff in Stommeln with entrance free. On the other hand please prepare for Border Channels big year end party on 20th of December 2008 also Haus Schauff in Stommeln. Live on stage will be "The Ragged Company" including all Border Channel stars. Cin will come along as Santa Clause and possibly Mr. Jones will be Santa's little helper (any suggestions out there how "Knecht Ruprecht"may be translated otherwise?).

27th of October 2008: This one came in from Annette today and we give it to you as a tribute to Big K. & Josef both celebrating their birthday today. One more time a bunch of Border Channel stars playing in Stommeln a couple of weeks ago on Tina's 40th. We got some more from Annette which we present upcoming weeks. Thanks Annette as ever.

27th of October: Prepare for big Border Channel event taking place on 20th of December 2008. Details are following but please keep it in mind already. 

21st of October 2008: Been seen on Cin's & Mister Saxman's birthday party last Saturday. Cheers to all the old folks around like Gerd & Pascal, Speedo & Maria and all others. It's good to approve it from time to time that WE ARE ALL ALIVE. Special greetings to Mr. Rufus T. & Phil who couldn't be there due to engagements for entering the stage.

05th of October 2008: Cin been to Dan Baird & Homemade Sin last Thursday, we come back with thrilling news soon. But right after having heard Cin's advise to "Always Look At The Bright Side Of Life" we discovered this little YouTube jewel which we once again present as a another tribute to Hans-Georg Mlody: http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=-cGlIMRfqm4.  

30th of September 2008: Border Channel Country wishes a happy birthday, Cin!

15th of September 2008: "The Ragged Stars" will raise their glasses to the hard working people on 20th of September live! It is pretty sure that Mister Saxman himself will join the guys later that evening on his beloved instrument which he usually calls "Kanne".  And as ever you'd better prepare for the unexpected...

10th of September: Prepare for another appearence of "The Ragged Company" on 20th of September 2008 at Gaststaette Decker, Paul-Decker Platz in Pulheim. Beginning is 8pm, entrance is free. Watch our for Big K. on guitar/bass joining us this time and of course one of the presidents of The Ragged Company Phil Wolff will be there too and better than ever before.

10th of September 2008:Just by scanning Juergen Breuers new website we recognized there's a thrilling video of Groovin Stew which can be found within Youtube platform. Here's the specific link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5-8lJGzsiw.

04th of September 2008: Here comes a little ad for www.rursee.org website as well as another case for the AsteroidGuessWho section. All the roots of Rufus T.'s & Mahoni's music career are connected to this little lake and the guy on the lefr played bass guitar back in 1976! Very special thanks to this one taken on 4th of September 2008, 12:15pm.

02nd of September 2008: Prepare for another Ragged Company gig in September, maybe on 20th of September. As negotiations are ongoing, we come back soon with more details than that. There are rumors around "Chris Taylor the 2nd" will join Ragged Company as a special guest too...

02nd of September 2008: Juergen Breuer's is working on a new website introducing local music bands giving information to this and that from various scenes. Border Channel stars aren't missing of course. It is under heavy construction but have a look from time to time: http://www.music-connection.de.ki/.

25th of August 2008: Next phantatic shots form our Mallorca tour 2008 are coming in from Andreas Rudloff who joined "The Days Of Rock'n'Roll and as he told us felt the "Spirit Of The Ragged Company" keeping it with a shot on the left nobody could have done it better than Andreas. Follow http://www.rumpelbox.de/index.php/gallery?g2_itemId=118 for more impressive stuff - Andreas is adding a lot more to archive ever once a while. It was good to have you there, now we got one more witness.

25th of August 2008: There are rumors around Tom will join "The Nippels" on bass guitar...

23rd of August 2008: Wanna have a look at "The Ragged Company" & "The Nippels" live at Palma last Friday? First wonderful shots came in from a spanish lady called Laura Glez Guerra. Just follow http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauragguerra/sets/72157606767001619/. If you go a step back there, you find pictures of Colognes No. 1 folk rock band from Nippes called "The Nippels". There's a lot more to come... 

20th of August 2008: Bernd Kneib has finally left Border Channel Music as a member of the Board of Directors as well as a shareholder concentrating now amongst others on his career as Mister Saxman. He's still a member of the "Ragged Company" though and you will see him soon right here.

20th of August 2008: Thrilling news and photos from our "Kumm Linus, mer nemme noch eyne mieh met."-tour through Mallorca are coming soon. Give us some time... 

20th of August 2008: This nice little one comes once again from our good old & loyal friend Juergen Breuer who entered Zeiler's Jazz Meeting last Saturday in Frechen watching & listening to incredible Hillbilly Deluxe. More shots can be found under http://picasaweb.google.de/eagleeye2006/JazzRallye2008?authkey=NOWhFc1DrL8. The ones there taken by Klaus Ratzer who been so kind to give us the resprective link.

12th of August 2008: As new football season is ready to go this weekend we got a little tribute to our old friend Hans-Georg Mlody who coudn't understand why any wind or even a storm might come up this season. This ones for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQKfivsG3DU.

07th of August 2008: As far as a special birthday is coming up on the horizon, Cin is giving himself a little bit more an intellectual kind of outfit. One would say once you get older you learn to play every instrument. Besides, as you see he's heavily looking forward to the next reunion on Mallorca.

07th of August 2008: We desperately try to get some shots from thrilling "Ragged Company" concert at Tina's place last Saturday. The ragged guys got supported by Kaesi and the old Bazoobies folks on horns doing a fulminant version of "Happy Birthday Blues". Anybody out there got some pictures for us?

30th of July 2008:We're always happy when being able to feature our AsteroidHistory section. This nice one comes from 1979 proofing a lot of things. Mr. Rufus T. is enclosed in Wolfgangs so to say. What you see is "The Heart of Ocean Road". After nearly 30 years by now, life in the musician scene carries on for Rufus T. as he's playing a solo gig at Park Hotel St. Georg in Cologne Rath-Heumar on August 1st, 2008. Street name is Rather Mauspfad 11. Beginning is 8pm, entrance is free. Slogan of the concert is "Rhine's Right Side Allstars" presenting "Bar-Sounds". Watch out for a man on guitar without a cigarette...

30th of July 2008: Work title for Mahoni's new book he's actually working on is "Lives, Women & Guitars" As this is construed as a long time project release date will be not before 2010. 

20th of July 2008: Here's another rare on of Big K. & the Solid Senders at Charlie's place two weeks ago. We're still waiting for closer information whether the guys play in Dover next year or not.

18th of July 2008: There are rumors around Mr. Bernd Kneib left Border Channel Music as a shareholder. We got him on the phone but he wasn't willing for any statement. He told us he would discuss things with Phil Wolff on Sunday personally. And as we asked him about the meaning of "personally" he said he and Reggie would touch the ground of Mallorca, Spain on Sunday morning 20th of July 2008. So watch out for a black bus and a golden Sax out there. Concerning above issue, we'll be back soon. 

11th of July 2008: Still wanted to show you this one from early this year we named "Country Gentleman on Cowbell promotion tour". Horse been handsome, thanks to the owner. Meanwhile Hillbilly Deluxe is on Country&Western tour to Nuerburgring playing on Truck Grand Prix. They got an interesting site there even having live stream. Maybe you want to check it out: http://www.truck-grand-prix.de/.   

04th of July 2008: Been seen on tour with Mister Saxman - Aart van der Toorn & Linus right before the show. Aart is part time drummer of Big K. every once a while Klaus Marner is absent on business. Aart been for five years over in the States and deep down in the south there. Visit Aart under www.drumart.net. Among others there's an interesting "about me" section. Nice to meet you, Aart! 

04th of July 2008: There are rumors around that Martin Hark, bassist of Big K. & The Solid Senders, will play bass guitar at next concert of "The Ragged Company" in Stommeln taking place on 2nd of August 2008.

04th of July 2008: Hillbilly Deluxe on tour tomorrow in the Netherlands playing live exclusively for american GI's. Uweeh..it's always been a dream of ours. Remember back in the eighties when a old green Ford headed south of Germany and suddenly Cin yelled from the backseat: "Look ...<censored due to political incorrectness>." On bass guitar of Hillbilly Deluxe there'll be Joerg Schubert as John is taking some time on Mallorca, Spain.

09th of June 2008: Border Channel Country whistles that Big K & the Solid Senders are playing in Dover, Merry Old England, next year. We'll try to reach Big K himself for a statement and will come back then.

04th of June 2008: Here are Cin & Mahoni looking older than they ever looked. Maybe more documentations can follow up as photographer Andreas Rudloff is thinking over taking part Mallorca trip bringing along his equipment. The Ragged Company is well prepared for the trip as the guys did awful lot of rehearsal works during the last weeks. It has been seriousely discussed to do a Cecilia version of Simon & Garfunkels great hit. Well, by now this isn't a threat so stay tuned.

01st of June 2008: As we were told by president of "The Ragged Company" Silvio is back in front of the camera. For more news of Wercomin! just follow www.wercomin.com. We took this crazy one from their site. Well, we all look forward for another renuion...

30th of May: We received a little "Ragged Company" slide show produced by company member Juergen Breuer. It's sort of a looking back to final concert at our beloved Klaaf. Thanks again Burkhardt for an historical music job and greetings out there to our friend Juergen Breuer. Just follow www.asteroidnews.de/ragged.gif and have patience.  

29th of May 2008: Watch out here comes the "Twenty Bottles" project. Wanna watch Border Channel Stars at their rehearsals? Wanna play along with your idols like Phil, Mr. Rufus T., Cin & Mahoni, Chris and so on? Wanna do a live gig with the guys at one of their favorite stages like Schauff or Bruennchen? Well, bring along a box of beer consisting of twenty bottles where Gaffel or Reissdorff is preferred and then you get the allowance to join either asteroidnews OR The Ragged Company for a rehearsal day. Isn't that a cool offering?

21st of May 2008: Please have in mind on Friday, 30th of May Big K. will enter the stage of Walzwerk, Pulheim 8 pm. Special guest will be Mr. Rufus T. playing once again alone on guitar (some of us call him Laudon IV.). Big fun will be guaranteed so step by and celebrate the old folks. Once you take a close look you maybe will find Mahoni in the audience. A million thanks to Andreas Rudloff for this one...

19th of May 2008: Here's from Cologne, Germany to Mallorca, Spain a little ad for thrilling days to come in the very near future. Rufus and Phil are presenting Mahoni's T-Shirt showing his favourite team for the upcoming European Soccer championship. Meanwhile Andreas Rudloff sent in some unbelievable shots from our last gig at Stommeln's Schauff. Come back to see some of them soon. Ragged Company been at busy rehearsal times for some new, well eh... some new very old songs to be presented first time on 2nd of August at a birthday party in Stommeln.

19th of May 2008: Buenos Dias Messias mer sinn widder do...

01st of May 2008: One for Keith & one for Cin - here are Mahoni & president of the Ragged Company on Daddy's day 2008. More shots are following soon...

19th of April 2008: We stole this one from We'r'comin! site as it shows the new guitarist of We'r'comin!, Davide 2nd, who's called "Big D", an Italian guy of course. His boss Phil is flying in on 30th of April 2008, 1:30 am Cologne airport. Spread the news...

19th of April 2008: A fulminate Ragged Company & thrilling Groovin' Stew rocked Stommeln's Schauff last weekend with nearly everybody around. Some shots are following soon. Once again we have to say a million thanks to Mr. Rufus T doing all technical stuff that evening and for joining the Ragged Company that evening too on Mandoline & Harp. The audience saw possibly a "Say Goodbye" concert of Groovin' Stew's saxplayer Mlody who told us he wanted to change to pure Jazz music und leave any loudness behind him. We doubt it somehow as we know this guy for years...

12th of April 2008 - Here are two more hot live music events taking place in April: On Thursday 17th of April Hillbilly Deluxe will play at Monheimer Hof, Boltensternstr., Riehl. Entrance is 5 €, beginning is 8pm. Furthermore on Friday 18th of April Pirate Radio appears live on stage at Hotel-In-Takt in Bedburg. Beginning is 8pm, entrance is 6 €. For more information just follow www.hotel-intakt.de or www.hillbillydeluxe.de.

10th of April 2008: Remember big spring time event Movin' Groovin' Stew, band of the various doctors, band of thrilling Werner Brandts, band of "Is there any more room for the band? and...

The Ragged Company live on 12th of April 2008, 8pm at Schauff in Stommeln. Entrance is free! Just drop by and let's have some fun. Shot on the left been talen by Andreas Rudloff. Thanks Andreas for a bunch of brilliant shots some of them to be shown in the near future. This one shows Chris in front, one of the Stars of Border Channel Country doing his famous "Silvia's Mother" cover version.

07th of April 2008: The Ragged Company discovered the power of a "moving uuhhh". Just imagine. Meanwhile there are heavy rumors around Linus will come up with a new bass guitar...

03rd of April 2008: Three Cheers to the person in the middle for being the third person in the world who turned fifty. Martin is a Border Channel member for years having played bass in various bands. Right now he's belongs to the rhythm section of Big K. & the Solid Senders. Happy Birthday, Martin and keep on rockin'!!!

01st of April 2008: Days of Rock 'n' Roll part two will take place from Thursady, 14th of August to Sunday 17th of August 2008. It is expected that there'll be a concert of "The Ragged Company" as well including Mr. Jones on Percussions and Mr. Rufus T. on various guitars. It'll sure be a reunion of the bigger ones. Watch out for former keyboarder Cin meanwhile one of the greatest guitarists of Border Channel Country rocking Odeon, Llucmajor for the first time.

19th of March 2008: New band of Tom Boie called "Andy WyattChristmas" is playing on Easter! weekend, Saturday 22nd of March in a club called "ZwoEins", Hochstadenstr., Cologne, 8pm. Welcome back on stage, Tom!

18th of March 2008: Here comes another extract from the AsteroidHistory section. This one shows Guenter Soendgerath deep back in the 80ties. Shot been taken in Sinnersdorf. Guenter is back on the scene as he wrote a new song called "Mäht Nix" appearing on the local radio from time to time. Being born in Kalk like so many others he describes the feeling of living on so called wrong side of the river rhine. Welcome to the WE ARE ALL ALIVE CLUB Guenter!

18th of March 2008: Please keep in mind that on 12th of April 2008 Groovin' Stew is entering the stage at Stommelns Schauff. As special guests this time we'll see "The Ragged Company" including Mr. Rufus T., Mr. Jones, Mr. Luried, Cin & Mahoni, Linus, Chris and who else might join the stage that evening.

18th of March 2008: asteroidnews is planning a live conert at a place called Flönz, Grevenbroich. News are following soon. Meanwhile there are rumors around that a second part of the "Days of Rock 'n' Roll" could take place on Mallorca this summer. We'll keep you updated once we here some news.

18th of March 2008: It is hereby unofficially suggested that Border Channel Music Festival could take place in 7th or 14th of June 2008 in Sinnersdorf. Please check your calendars out there...

10th of March 2008: asteroidnews concert in Stommeln last Saturday saw Mr. Rufus T. instead of Whistle's Stomp as a special guest coming around as a folk singer taking the audience back to former  "Bob's Stage" times. It's been a funny evening seeing all the usual guys around celebrating spring time to come. asteroidnews did a thrilling "Wholly Bully" version especiallly for Henry. Meanwhile postponed Groovin' Stew concert will now take place on 12th of April 2008 in Stommeln same place. This time "The Ragged Company"  will do some warming up work. See you all again then hopefully...

10th of March 2008: The Usual Suspects are Never Too Old To  Rock. Mr. Rufus T., Cincinnati, Mahoni & Linus before the show at Stommeln's Schauff last Saturday.

26th of February 2008: This rare shot been taken by Juergen Breuer last Thursday at Frechen's Einstein. Thanks a lot Juergen as ever! Big K. rocked the house and Cin went back to Keyboards for a while... 

26th of February 2008: A big summer time event is planned to take place in Sinnersdorf. Border Cannel Country will see a joined open air concert of Big K & The Solid Senders, Groovin' Stew, Hillbilly Deluxe & asteroidnews. A lot of special guests will be around too, so look out for more information coming up soon.

18th of February 2008: Hillbilly Deluxe is playing live this Thursday, 8:30 pm at Rather Hof in Cologne. Drop by to see "The Stars of Canal Edge" meanwhile coming around with some own written songs too...

18th of February 2008: Now, guess who's back again and obviousely STILL ALIVE. This guy from Border Channel Country been more often to Rio de Janeiro (that's where the shot on the left been taken two weeks ago)than he's been to Stommelerbusch.  A couple of years ago he stuck on US-ground dancing pogo. Now you know? 

18th of February 2008: Joined concert of asteroidnews & Groovin' Stew is just postponed to April or May 2008. While asteroidnews & Whistle's Stomp are playing live on 1st of March 2008 at Haus Schauff in Stommeln we are eagerly awaiting to join the stage with Werner and his friends... 

13th of February 2008: Awful lot of news are coming up in the next weeks from our scene. First thing is asteroidnews is playing live! on 1st of March at Haus Schauff in Stommeln 8pm. Additional guest stars will be Whistle's Stomp - a rockabilly band seeing Tom on bass guitar. We're heaviliy looking forward...

13th of February 2008: This years carnival saw Phil as a guest star for the first time around. In fact it seems as if it's all has been a little bit too much for him but it just leads you astray. Phil been in the middle of the track for sure. 

17th of January 2008: Are you ready for this years carnival? Watch out for Ätze Bunne Linse on 3rd of February 13:00 pm in Stommeln & 4th of February 14:00 pm in Sinnersdorf. Don't miss Border Channel legends as Werner, Josef, Big K., Thomas Red, Mlody, Mr. Jones, Rufus T., Phil Wolff not to mention the Usual Suspects of asteroidnews playing live plugged or unplugged under the open air come what may. Drop by and verify: We Are All Alive.

15th of January 2008: We stole this one from We'rComin! site just because it's been commented like "It's a hard life on the road". Now life for one of the Border Channel presidents will become much harder on the road as he's flying in on 30th of January 2008 for joining Ätze Bunne Linse for the first on this years carnival tour through Stommeln & Sinnersdorf. There's Ätzezupp then (in Stommeln) and e Wöööschje (in Sinnerdorf) but beware of the temperature, snowfall, ice rain, windy corners and frozen hands or feet or both.

15th of January 2008: Juergen Breuer has been webmaster of the Klaaf site. This site will be closed within a couple of weeks. Juergen's photo album will stay in place though and if you want to see some more shots of "The Ragged Company" as well as "Hillbilly Deluxe" and other Border Channel bands just follow http://freenetfoto.de/album/juergen.breuer1/.

15th of January 2008: Sucess story of "The Ragged Company" goes on as the guys did another fulminant concert in Sinnersdorf on 4th of January 2008. The extented "Ragged Company" comes as "Ätze Bunne Linse" in the very near future at same old places. Just keep your eyes open...

3rd of January 2008: All members and associated members of the Border Channel world including but not limited to members of asteroidnews, Hillbilly Deluxe, Big K & the Solid Senders, Groovin' Stew & We'r' comin! wish you a Happy New Year 2008. May you keep on fighting...  

03rd of January 2008: Found following lines on Klaaf homepage yesterday. Time to say thank you to Burkhard & Gabi. We hope to see you around somewhen...

Liebe Gäste,
geschätzte Musikfreunde,nicht alle von euch konnten dem grossartigen Live-Auftritt am 22. Dezember mit der "Ragged Company" beiwohnen und haben so auch nicht erfahren können, dass wir unseren Musikkneipenbetrieb hier im Klaaf zum Ende des Jahres einstellen werden.
Die Entscheidung ist uns nicht leicht gefallen. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit mit euch, die wir niemals missen möchten. Der Abschied fällt schwer, ist aber wohl überlegt.
Das Ladenlokal übernimmt ab 04. Januar 2008 unser Nachfolger Nico Liotta, bekannter Gastromom aus Frechen. Ihm wünschen wir allen erdenklichen Erfolg. Wir hoffen sehr, dass ihr dem neuen Gastwirt jenes Vertrauen schenkt, dass ihr uns in all den Jahren entgegengebracht habt. Bevor wir uns jetzt zu neuen Ufern aufmachen, möchten wir es nicht versäumen, euch für eure Unterstützung DANKE zu sagen.

Allen wünschen wir ein gutes neues Jahr 2008 - man sieht sich!

Burkhard & Gabi

28th of December 2007: Do we really have to say farewell to our beloved Klaaf? Rumors say that Gaby&Burkhardt will quit operations at the end of the year and it might be "The Ragged Company" been the last band to get on stage after over 170 live concerts of bands during the years. As ever: we keep you updated once there are news...

28th of December 2007: Reunion of The Ragged Company at Frechen's Klaaf last Saturday. Pierro is missing on this one. Shot been taken by Juergen Breuer (as always: thanks Juergen!). It was an impressive evening where the guys invented a bunch of instruments. Special thanks to Mr. Rufus T. doing the technical stuff and joining the Company on Mandoline & Harp again. 

28th of December 2007: It's a shame that days are passing by so fast. Mallorca section is already back on the island after thrilling days of Rock'n'Roll. As We'r'Comin is now playing without Silvio (for a while) here's a link where new formation can be seen at Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c748DGXfHLk.

22nd of November 2007: Watch out at Duesseldorf-Weeze airport on December 16th, 7:40pm as Phil & Pierro flying in from Mallorca. The guys will join The Ragged Company live December 21st, 10pm at Pulheim's Bruennchen. There'll be a smaller version of The Ragged Company called "We'r'Asteroids" rocking Irmi's place. The day after see us all at Frechen's Klaaf this time in a even bigger version than usual as part of western band Hillbilly Deluxe is flying by. There'll be plenty of beers on the table, lot's of music in the house and nothing shall be perfect, of course!

22nd of November 2007: Watch out for a lot of Usual Suspects running around in Stommeln tonight as "The Ragged Company" is playing live 8pm at an open party near "Gasthaus Schauff".

12th of November 2007: Rainy nights ahead next weekend? No problem as we got two hot concerts taking place which we like to announce: On Friday, 16th Pirate Radio is playing live at Topos, Leverkusen and extreme hot: on Saturday, 17th Hillbilly Deluxe is playing live at a Barber shop called Philhaarmonie, Aachener Str. 1, Cologne, 8pm. Whether "Haircut, Shampoo & Shave" is included, we don't know. That Rock'n'Roll song is one of our favourites of Mickey Jupp though...

31st of October 2007: Huuuuu...it's Halloween night and today we received some frightening greetings from? You all know this guy...

27th of October 2007: From all members of "The Ragged Company" as well as all associated friends: Special birthday greetings to Mr. Big K. & to Josef (come back on Sax please!)  not to forget the daughter of the "WE ARE ALL ALIVE"-project.

27th of October 2007: The Ragged Company live last Saturday at Frechen's Klaaf. Please keep in mind: The Ragged Company is playing live once again at Frechen's Klaaf on 22nd of December 2007. It is expected that Phil & Pierro from We'r'comin! are flying in from Mallorca joining the stage. Furthermore Hillbilly Deluxe guitarist Floh might play along with us. All other Usual Suspects will be around for sure. We promise: Chris will do his famous "Silvia's Mother Said" version this time in candlelight. We're looking forward that day. Do yourself a favour and don't miss.

27th of October 2007: Juergen & Mahoni last Saturday at Frechen's Klaaf. Juergen took some shots that evening which we might present here from time to time. He even took a shot of Mr. Jones, which was not so easy that day.

27th of October 2007: The Ragged Company been playing at Frechen's Klaaf last weekend and Juergen Breuer sent us this little nice ad. Klaaf is one of the best Club's around if you're into music.

22nd of October 2007: Three cheers to the AsteroidHistory section as again two famous rockstars of Border Channel Country can be seen here. Nevertheless we don't tell you who these unbelievable guys are. Just guess who!

16th of October 2007: "The Ragged Company" this time Un-Ragged can bee seen live next Saturday at Frechen's Klaaf, 8pm. Entrance is free of course. Mr. Rufus T. will join the company on various instruments. Being kind of a a warm up gig, official years end party will take place on 22nd of December 2007 same place. For more information just visit www.klaaf-frechen.de.ki. We are looking forward playing at the best live club around.

16th of October 2007: It remains unclear by now whether asteroidnews concert at Lomma, Cologne will take place as there are some concerns about loudness and things. We come back with more soon. 

03rd of October 2007: Please keep in mind asteroidnews & "The Ragged Company" are playing live on 22nd of December 2007 at Klaaf in Frechen. Just leave christmas hurrying at home by then and don't miss! There are rumors around even Mr. Rufus T. & his famous guitarist Floh will be around joining the stage. 

03rd of October 2007: What a night at Pulheim's Bruennchen two weeks ago. "The Ragged Company" truly at their best. On stage: Mr. LuRied, Chris, Mr. Jones, Linus, 4th-Amigo, Mr. President Phil Wolff as well as Cin & Mahoni. Folks did a thrilling version of Jambalaya. You'll be able to see this on video in a couple of days, just fly by...

28th of September 2007: The "Country Gentleman" a couple of years ago. Coming along as an extract of the AsteroidHistory section this one shows Mr. Rufus T. with a guitar bought in Memphis. Good ole' Gretsch model is called "Country Gentlemen" and came on stage many times with "Reverend Funk & the Vienna Boogie Boys" back in the eightees of last century. We don't know where she is right now but long may she sound...

26th of September 2007: There are rumors around that guitarist Silvio Volonta left "We'r'comin!" in a lonely decision. We'll keep you informed...

26th of September: Klaaf will see a Border Channel Night on December 22nd, 2007 in a joined concert of asteroidnews & The Ragged Company. Please note!

26th of September 2007: New demo tape of Big K. is coming close to an end as we heard from one of the directors of the band Mr. 4th-Amigo. Meanwhile the band rocked Cologne-Rath in a thrilling concert first time at as we say: "Schützenfest". 

25th of September 2007: The Usual Suspects picked up their guitars as is got later at "Ten Years After" party. Werner's famous "Honky Tonk Woman" version is accompanied by Chris, Floh & Cin on guitar and Mr. Rufus T. on Mandoline. Remember: There's always a guitar to pick up in Border Channel Country.

25th of September 2007: A low quality but rare shot of Pirate Radio appearing at "Ten Years After" party for their first Open Air concert. Thanks for some great music guys!

25th of September 2007: Barbara & Suppi been seen at "Ten Years After"-party this summer, too. Both dropped by during various tour dates of Suppi's Kinderkoenige.

19th of September 2007: We're proud to present a "Ragged Company" video taken by our last concert at Pulheim's Bruennchen in a minute. Overcrowded Bruennchen saw the guys better than ever but nevertheless an overwhelming Chris on lead vocals doing a "Sylvia's Mother" version never to forget. Come back for more...

19th of September 2007: If you want to be informed about the lastest news around Mister-Saxman's music circus you're always welcome visiting our side. From now on you also got a chance by signing Mister-Saxman news letter, just visit www.mister-saxman.com and leyve your eMail address there.

19th of September 2007: New thrilling Hillbilly Deluxe video found it's way to YouTube. Have a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QcEo9xk-6I.

19th of September 2007: Next dates to remind are: 2nd of October 2007 9pm, seeing a "Rheinischer Abend" at Pulheim's Bruennchen starring Tony & Cin on vocals and all kind of musical instruments. 21st of November 8pm, next live concert of asteroidnews at "Lomma", Cologne. Too, a big "Goodbye Smoking" event is planned at the end of the year at Frechen's Klaaf with asteroidnews & Special Guests. More dates are coming up...

31st of August: Get ready for the Usual Suspects coming along as "The Ragged Company" appearing live on 7th of September, 9pm at Pulheim's Bruennchen. We'd widh Dan could hear our "Julie & Lucky" version starring Mr. LuRied on Banjo first time!

31st of August 2007: No rain! No rain! No rain! But long as we remember the rain is coming down. Open Air "Ten Years After" party will take place tomorrow in Geyen, Frechener Str. As being used to when you're in Germany winter equipment could be useful. Nevertheless we're proud to present the band "Pirate Radio" on one of their first live gigs. And once time is going on, maybe the Usual Suspects will pick up their guitars...

14th of August: Please prepare: Grandmaster of Rock 'n' Roll is arriving from Mallorca on 6th of September 2007, 7pm at the airport of Duesseldorf-Weeze. Cincinnati knows where it is. And please keep in mind: "The Ususal Suspects" including a "More Cowbell" t-shirt are playing live at Pulheim's Bruennchen at the same weekend. Howdy M'am!

02nd of August 2007: Here comes the official party ad for this years "Ten Years After" party. All members and associated friends of Border Channel Country are hereby officially invited. Party takes place at the outskirts of Pulheim, in a village called Jeije, Frechener Str. Primary live act is done by "Pirate Radio", 2nd time in public with nobody less than Mr. Rufus T. on guitar(s). The above shot is a new one. It is part of the "Sax Meets Mallorca" series and shows Mister Saxman together with We'r'comin live in Palma last Saturday. As you see: We always give anything we have in Border Channel Country. 

02nd of August 2007: asteroidnews is playing live at a place called "Lomma" in Cologne on 21st of  November 2007, 7:30 pm. Please keep in mind. We give you more information about the club soon.

02nd of August 2007:There'll be another "Border Channel Unplugged" day at Pulheim's Bruennchen on 7th or 8th of September this year. We keep you informed who can be seen on stage, besides the fact the "Usual Suspects" are around anyway.

02nd of August 2007: New band of Mr. Rufus T. is called "Pirate Radio". The guys are playing live first time in public this Sunday, 1:30pm in Leverkusen at Leverkusen's local music festival "StreetLive". Watch out!

20th of July 2007: This one's a  tribute to Annegret, who is supporting Aetze, Bunne, Linse so well all over the time. Thanks to Johannes by the way too for a crazy time. But more than everything it's a tribute to Klaus as all of the three to be seen as well as Border Channel Country including Big K. & The Solid Senders, Groovin' Stew, We'r'comin!, asteroidnews & Hillbilly Deluxe members, just to name additionally Josef & Carmen, Horst & Petra but all other associated persons of Border Channel Country too, wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 

20th of July 2007: Mahoni is the name of the proud new owner of nothing but Keith' "More Cowbell!" t-shirt to be seen at the upcoming concerts of asteroidnews. Thanks to Mr. Rufus T., Keith and all others playing a part in that crazy movie. 

20th of July 2007:The Usual Suspects sat by the fire the other day as summer turns out to be icy cold. But not for Mister-Saxman as he & Regina headed Mallorca supporting 'We'r'comin!' upcoming Saturday at their concert in Palma.

20th of July 2007: It's a shame, but we have to inform you Tamara already left Hillbilly Deluxe right after doing a few gigs. Think it over Tamara!

10th of July 2007: New Hillbilly member Tatmara in action with the boys. Tamara already joined the band for East Germany tour this June. What a girl!

25th of June 2007: asteroidnews circus stopped at Industriestr. 10 in Pulheim blasting away the club. Find some more shots soon within the AsteroidLive section. Even Werner joined the stage that evening a couple of times though just dropping by for booking reasons. So the Groovin' Stew guys might enter the club too in a couple of weeks. Shot been taken by the one and the only 4th-Amigo. Many Thax, Buddy.

25th of June 2007: What a christmas show in June 2007! Mister-Saxman prayed for snow in winter wonderland while people came along in t-shirts sweating on that normal midsummer day. A video been made of the complete show and we try to get a few shots. And to all of you that missed the show: It is repeated in full lenght live on 7th of December 2007 same place, Walzwerk Pulheim.

12th of June 2007: Here comes an ad for asteroidnews concert on Saturday, 16th of June 2007 in Pulheim, Industriestr. 10. Entrance is free, start is at 9pm. Having a little luck, you might even see 4th-Amigo on stage with the boys. It's a Cologne hits Palma kind of thing here showing Chris & Marie-Belle at We'r'Comin's concert a couple of weeks ago. We got some more of this stuff called "The Border Channel Melting Pot" and we'll be back.

12th of June 2007: There been a hell of a bunch of Border Channel Stars around when Hillbilly Deluxe rocked Eigelstein festival downtown Cologne. Queen of all queens been Tamara, a russian violinist playing like being borned with a violin in her hand. She joined Hillbilly Deluxe as a special guest this time, but we might see her again on tour with the band.

08th of June 2007: Works on Phil Wolff's new solo album "Blast From The Past" are ongoing with cover works  proceeding. Cover will contain some seldom shots from Phil's history. One of the shots you see on the left. New release date for the album is this summer around end of July. Mallorca section of Border Channel Music is under heavy workload meanwhile playing every here and then all around the island. Phil might fly by this summer too for recording works. He is scheduled for midth of July to come over to the home of Border Channel.

08th of June 2007: Hillbilly Deluxe circus stops at Eigelstein, Cologne upcoming Sunday. Street event might start at around 4 or 5 pm. If you find some time for "At Eigenstein Is Music" just drop by. Meanwhile there's a wonderful video placed under www.myvideo.de/watch/1525369 showing the guys at work. Mr. Rufus T. is playing at ErftCoast Rock event in Burscheid on Saturday this time with Swamptones once again. 

30th of May 2007: This astonishing shot been sent in by Juergen Breuer (a million thanks, Juergen!) and shows Groovin Stew last weekend at Frechens Klaaf. Now, what you see in the very rear is the band on stage, but the guys in front are sort of on stage too. The groovy guys occupated the whole club. The audience loved the band and Burckhardt even mentioned that there were two asteroids around. Drop by Klaaf some time, it's a funny club.

30th of May 2007: "Also dann, Pfuiat Aich, mochts guat, losts aich nix g'folln", said Gerhard Polt to the usual suspects a few weeks ago after his show. It's a shame we didn't shake his hands that evening. Here comes a must have heard! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLiN9CDr2_M. We are left speechless.

30th of May 2007: After Cin playing with We'r'comin! downtown Palma 2 weeks ago, Chris & Mr. Luried joined the band last weekend in Palma too. More information is coming up soon...

29th of May 2007 - The news are dropping in faster than asteroids: First of all Big K. & the Solid Senders came as a heat wave over Walzwerk last Friday and turned the club into a dancing hall. A day later Mister-Saxman played in front of Cologne upper class including OB Schramma at a hotel 100 yards away from the one and only Cologne cathedrale. Same day saw the Groovin' Stew guys rocking Frechens Klaaf. We may get some shots from there in a minute. A day later Hillbilly Deluxe rocked on the streets of Duesseldorf turning the town into a Western Saloon one more time. The Border Channel Circus is on tour and the speed is getting hot...

29th of May 2007: You can buy cups and t-shirts with asteroidnews logo on it in the near future. Just come back, we're building up this site and it doesn't take long.

29th of May 2007: While playing every Saturday night downtown Palma de Mallorca themselves Phil & the Italian gang started a School Of Rock project in Llucmajor. The spanish kids r comin. Watch out!

22nd of May 2007: Here's another phantastic ad for the Groovin' Stew guys playing at Frechens Klaaf next Saturday 8pm. It could be Tom's last gig with the guys so don't miss. Tom by the way is now deep into MySpace Community. You can find him by going to AsteroidLinks, www.tomboie.de and follow the instructions. Now, unfortunately 4th-Amigo, "The Real Linus" & Mahoni are absend on Saturday as the guys are on tour with a guy who calls himself "Mister-Saxman" playing Saturday 11pm downtown Cologne. Nevertheless find the usual suspects hanging around at Burckhardts place one more time.

22nd of May 2007: Cin is back in town! After playing with We'r'comin! in Palma on Saturday he can be seen next Friday together with Big K. at Pulheims Walzwerk. We're eagerly waiting for some Mallorca shots, maybe Vice President of "The Ragged Company" will send us some...

16th of May 2007: There's always room for a little tune, be it on the street or elsewhere. Surprisingly shuttle plane to Mallorca already starts off tonight as Cin & Marion are heading there for joining the south part of the Ragged Company once again. Cin is subject to play with We'r'Comin on their Rock'n'Roll show on Saturday in Llucmajor. A few days later Mr. LuRied & Chris are heading for Mallorca possibly joining We'r'Comin too. If you are there by accident watch out for both asteroidnews stars hopping on the stage. A couple of weeks later 4th-Amigo is going down there and he'll be not the last for sure. Have a look on that black hat of Marion. It's a gift from nobody else but Keith Christopher. Rumors say he's working on his first solo album, by the way...

12th of May 2007: Pulheim's Walzwerk will be in Border Channel hands in the next few weeks. Starting off with Hillbilly Deluxe on 17th of May, followed by Big K. & the Solid Senders on 25th of May, 8pm Walzwerk will be turned into a Rock'n'Roll cafe. Don't miss! After that events Mister-Saxman will be out for his big christmas event on 14th of June 2007 at Walzwerk too. If you're going there don't forget to take along warm clothes and imagine it would be winter because show is recorded on video.

12th of May 2007: asteroidnews planning recording works this year at the db studios in Erftstadt-Kierdorf. The guys could do up to three own songs, some of them old some of them new. Recordings shall be done by director Mr. Denis "Venga Venga" Brochhausen.

12th of May 2007: There are rumors around 4th-Amigo is heading Mallorca in the middle of July heading there in a big black bus with a Saxophone on the back seat.

10th of May 2007: After Hillbilly Deluxe played in front of 80.000 people at this years "Rhein in Flammen" event in Bonn last week, you might want to see them live in your town? Well, there's a chance to do this: On Thursday, 17th of May (Day Of Dad - harhar) they will appear on stage during country happening at a club called Walzwerk, Pulheim. Go to www.hillbillydeluxe.de for more information. 

10th of May 2007: While KayEm Marner been on tour with Hillbilly Deluxe The Big K. guys invented a new drummer to Border Channel country to play with him a couple of times downtown Cologne. Though name and profile are unknown yet, we'll try to present his face nowhere else but here. 

09th of May 2007: A big asteroidnews birthday party is planned for September, 1st 2007. Please keep that date in mind out there. 

09th of May 2007: Slowly prepare for asteroidnews playing live in Pulheim, industrial center, on 16th of June 2007. We give you detailed information soon.

09th of May 2007: Hillbilly frontman Mr. Rufus T. joined a John Hiatt cover band for fun extending reasons on guitar. Band members are coming mainly from Leverkusen. They might be around somewhen, if so we leave you a message.

09th of May 2007: Mister Saxman again had a thrilling guest star appearance this time at birthday party of Peter Schnitzler. Peter Schnitzler, as a dancing teacher a legend already during lifetime, turned 80 years old. Especially for Peter 4th-Amigo played his phantastic "I Did It My Way" version leaving the audience speech- and breathless.

09th of May 2007: New asteroidnews MySpace appearance been programmed by Phil Wolff. Have a look under www.myspace.com/asteroidnewspage. Thanks, Marlon & Phil for helping us getting into MySpace world.

26th of April 2007: Howdy M'am Sax & Mahoni first time appearing at Pulheims Bruennchen last weekend. Three cheers to all of you taking time for dropping by and play! We placed a few more shots of the event under the AsteroidLive section. Please come back for we got some flashing news for you soon.

26th of April 2007: Got some meditating Mr. Jones on the left on big "ShowYourFaces" event at Pulheims Bruennchen last weekend. As you see we're playing every instrument you can imagine. What you see are two nuts filled percussions and more than that a pair of white shoes... 

17th of April 2007: We like to remind you, that this Friday "Show Your Faces" party at Pulheims Bruennchen is taking place. It will be a "Faces for the public and music for our own" kind of stuff that will be going on there and faces possibly will look the guys you look at on the left. It is intended to turn Bruennchen into a Folk Rock music pub which will mean a heavy work load for the usual suspects including Horst coming along as Mr. Jones. With the arrival of Phil Wolff by the way working on "Blast From The Past" will continue. Final release date still is planned for the end of May 2007. Furthermore, we like to give a hint that asteroidnews is playing live on 16th of June in Pulheim. Tretet beiseite: Der Randkanal lebt!

11th of April 2007: Now here's to all Border Channel musicians: A Ragged Company Unplugged welcome party will be held down at Pulheims Bruennchen on 20th of April, 8pm. All of you that are able and willing to play any instruments be it Triangel or whatever please drop by to PLAY! The inner circle will consist of Cin & Mahoni, Linus, Mr. Jones, Phillatio and (hopefully) Mr. Rufus T., Mr. Luried, The Big K. & Mister Saxman. Confirmation of the appearance of the three guitar masters & the "grandmaster of SAX" is following soon. Welcome party takes place under the codename "SHOW YOUR FACES". 

11th of April 2007: "The Last Indian", written by Cin, sung by Mr. Rufus T., a song about lonely feelings on a weekends way home mellow and sad been added to Border Channel archive. Song will possibly available via web during 2007. If therefore please come back.

05th of April 2007: Here comes a little ad for... for whom? These seldom looking creatures are nobody less than "Groovin' Stew". The band plays live on 25th of May at Schumachers in Wevelinghoven and on 26th of May at Frechen's Klaaf. Pictures comes with the honest allowance of Werner, like Mlody part of the legendary "Aetze Bunne Linse" too. There are rumors around Tom (in front on the right side) will leave Groovin' Stew after the Klaaf concert for whatever reason. If you want to see Tom therefore rocking with the guys, don't hesitate being around on said dates. We'll be around for sure! 

03rd of April 2007: Mr. Luried & Chris are heading for Mallorca at the end of May as part of their yearly trip down there. You might see them joining We'r'comin on stage some time. If so, we come back with news. Chris himself been already in Spain this year as he played live in Valencia escorting (some other) Linus on drums.

03rd of April 2007: There are rumors around 4th-Amigo been to drama school in the meantime. Do we really see him on tv in the near future as an actor?

30th of March 2007: We like to give you an overview of Border Channel activities that are taking place these days: Ronja (see picture on the left) is doing some co-managing works for "Radio Roadwest" looking for these guys to play somewhere around Cologne. We might see them at Frechen's Klaaf this fall. Big K. & the Solid Senders are rocking "Phantasialand" Bruehl this weekend. They are still working on their first album to be released later on this year. We'rcomin will again appear several times on spanish TV with their own song "Soul Food Cafe". We'll see bandleader Phillikowski coming down to Cologne on 19th of April 2007. A big Border Channel party will be held on 20th or 21st of April of 2007. Watch our for news! Hillbilly Deluxe will do several gigs in the near future and they are too working on their first album. Three own written songs been already played live at their last concert at Frechen's Klaaf. asteroidnews is trying a "You Shook Me All Night Long" version originally written and performed by ACDC. The band is planning a  live concert in Frankfurt through their Frankfurt manager Peter Pytka. Keep an eye on news. Finally Mister Saxman is heavily working on his christmas show to be performed in June (!) this year. Watch out anyway for a black bus with a golden saxophon painted on it and busy guys inside.

21st of March 2007: Hillbilly rules! An overcrowded Klaaf turned into a Western Saloon, a phantastic performance of Rufus T. and his collegues, policemen that tried to stop the band playing without success though and a Border Channel invasion by Mr. Luried, Werner, Baerbel, The Big K, Gaby I, Gaby II, Dagmar (happy birthday by the way!), Josef, Juergen, Regina, 4th-Amigo, Linus, Britta, Cin & Mahoni. And just to inform you: Grovin' Stew will enter Klaaf for a live concert around October this year. For more information please come back.

21st of March 2007: The Usual Supects are heading for "Biermösl Blosn" on Saturday in Chorweiler. Try to get some tickets cause it'll be one of the highlights in 2007.

21st of March 2007: A "Ragged Company" party is planned for 19th or 20th of April with live music be it plugged or unplugged. Keep an eye on news of that issue.

14th of March 2007: Vice president of "The Ragged Company", Phil Wolff himself, will arrive at Cologne airport 19th of April 2007. Step aside.

14th of March: This is the last call for Hillbilly Deluxe event at Frechens Klaaf this Saturday, 8:30 pm. People attending in a western outfit will get one drink for free! Try to grab some old hat out of your cellar and show your face. The usual suspects will be around.

14th of March 2007: It is seriousely expected that no carnival event in the upcoming season will take place without blasting Mister Saxman. Watch out for a black blasting bus hurrying from event to event. Last Saturday in Auweiler people went mad for magic Saxman presenting one of his own new songs for the very first time in public. 

9th of March 2007: Aetze Bunne Linse came in colours once again at this years carnival events. Streets of Stommeln & Sinnersdorf been overcrowded for the first time and the events are getting bigger and bigger. We took some brilliant shots these days and will present more of them within the AsteroidLive Section in the upcoming days. There are rumors around the band will appear with an own song on a carnival sampler record 2007/2008. We couldn't get more information until now because Big K. and all the others weren't willing for any comment on this. Special thanks for perfect preparations during the days via the web to Dieter Hildenhagen, Annegret Henseler, Horst Alexius & Hans-Peter Schenk. 

9th of March 2007: Spanish people and one German, Terry Anderson wrote on his blogsite of Yayhoos tour about their appearance at Teatre Loseta in Mallorca. Obviousely he forgot some Italian though posing together after the show. According to Terry Mallorca concert been a highlight. If you like to read more about it just follow Terry's blog by switching to http://wassupta.blogspot.com/. 

1st of March 2007: Here's one rare shot of the worlds greatest bassist Keith Christopher on guitar! Beerschot, Belgium saw the usual suspects around for a thrilling Yayhoos concert seeing the guys better than ever before. We were proud having been able to listen to a live version of Keith' song "Over The Top" written by Keith himself and released on the latest Yayhoos album "Put The Hammer Down". Once you get the chance for a Yayhoos concert get in a hurry.

01st of March 2007: Mister Saxman tour 2007 continues on 10th of March in Auweiler & 14th of March in Bonn. He's working on his first album by the way where release date will be approximately July 2007.

01st of March 2007: Frechen's Klaaf will be turned into a Western Saloon on 17th of March 2007 where Hillbilly Deluxe will enter the pub. Concert starts at 8:30 pm. Watch out for the usual suspects.

23rd of February 2007: Awful lots of news are coming up from our scene in the next few days. Just keep your eyes open. We start up with the fact Cin & Mahoni been in Mallorca last week though only on Phil's t-shirt at his live gig in Llucmajor. Meanwhile We'r'comin! are playing in Palma for the first time tonight. Phil promised to use a plectrum he became as a gift from Roscoe Ambel at this years Yayhoo's concert in Palma. News from Keith & Roscoe are following too by the way. Heavy works on Phil's new solo album are going on in the meantime. Release date will be end of March this year. Album title will be "Blast From The Past". Album will contain up to ten songs with approximately fourty minutes of Rock,  Soul & Funky music.

14th of February 2007: This one shows Burckhardt, owner of one of the best live clubs around Cologne: A club called Klaaf in Frechen. Shot was taken by Juergen Breuer. Please keep  in mind by the way, Juergen is doing some acoount managing works for solo project of Phil Wolff called "New Experiences".

14th of February 2007: The Ragged Company is split in two at this years carnival events. While Mallorca section is celebrating in Llucmajor as being member of local carnival procession - we'll eagerly awaiting some shots from there - Border Channel section is on rehearsal time tonight preparing for their open air live performances in Stommeln & Sinnersdorf.  

14th of February 2007: A small village in Belgium will see some strage guests this weekend. The usual suspects will be on tour for Yayhoos concert on Friday in Beerschot, Belgium. Good to have you back in Europe guys. More news 'r' coming soon...

14th of February 2007: Rufus T., Cin & Mahoni visited birthday party of Michael Teipel last weekend. Michael is among others ex drummer of Reverend Funk & The Vienna Boogie Boys. Hopefully he's around on carnivals monday in Sinnerdorf where he'll be forced to get back on drums again.

06th of February 2007: Here is one from our Klaaf concert last weekend. Thanks Juergen for that one. Additional thanks to Mr. Rufus T. for doing the technical stuff that evening and for joining us on stage in the end. Klaaf surely is one the best live clubs in and around Cologne. If you got spare time just drop by the club as on Saturday there's always some live music. Please note especially 17th of March 2007 where Hillbilly Deluxe will be on stage for some good 'ole Country Music.

06th of February 2007: We 'stole' this astonishing one from fantastic www.danbaird.net site. Now Keith: As far as Mallorca's not a movie we're sad not to be there tonight as the Yayhoos will enter Teatre Lloseta in Plama for a live gig to remember. Part of the Ragged Company will be around. Dan & Keith why don't you join us?

06th of February 2007: Coming up with nearly 20.000 hits in 2006 asteroidnews site shows another year over year increase of 25 % of access rate. We're very happy and like to thank you for dropping by this site from time to time.

31.01.2007 -Cin under heavy workload: Having an all day rehearsal time this week his weekend starts off with a Tulsa Shuffle revival concert in Gelsenkirchen this Friday. He's back on stage together with Rufus T. after some months of  recovering time of the band. We would like to see them back in Border Channel country one time again. On Saturday Cin & Rufus T. can be met in Frechen where asteroidnews celebrates another night of Rock'n'Roll.

26th of January 2007: Here comes the official ad of this years "Aetze Bunne Linse" (Dat sinse, english: That Are The) tour. All usual suspects including but not limited to Werner, Josef, Thomas Red, Dr. Koma, Big K. , Mr. Luried, Mr. Rufus T., Mr. Jones, Linus can be seen on 18th of February 2007, 1pm in Stommeln & 19th of February 2007, 1 pm in Sinnersdorf. 

26th of January 2007: We like to announce that working title of Phil Wolffs solo project is "New Experiences". All news of the project will be published under www.borderchannel.com soon.

26th of January 2007: Country stars Hillbilly Deluxe excited Dr. Jazz in Duesseldorf last weekend as the guys played until morning had broken. Though audience was surprised but nevertheless happy and  overwhelmed listening to country music in the halls of Dr. Jazz, Rufus T said: "We might come back to Dr. Jazz sometimes but will be in a two weeks training camp first, that's for sure."

22nd of January 2007: There are rumors around asteroidnews is planning to release an official live album this year. Recordings shall be done at Frechen's Klaaf. We keep you informed.

22nd of January 2007: Now back from an exciting trip to London and ready to get on stage with asteroidnews on 3rd of February 2007 at Frechens Klaaf: One of the greatest Rock'n'Roll stars of Border Channel Country: Cincinnati Didi. Thanks Marion!

17th of January 2007: Here comes the official ad for asteroidnews concert at Frechens "Klaaf". The usual suspects can be seen on Saturday, 3rd of February 2007, 8pm. Entrance is free!!!! Please come back in a minute, we'll give you the official ad including time schedules for this years "Aetze Bunne Linse" tour this week.

17th of January 2007: "Duesseldorf-Weeze" turned out to be Kleve. Cincinnati & Marion missed the plane from London to Duesseldorf and had therefore stay a night longer resting in a trashcan we reckon. Once they got a lift back, they didn't know what "Weeze" might have been. Well, now they know. News from Cin's now 2-days trip to London are following in a minute. 

12th of January 2007: Recording works of Mahoni's "Wild Plains" been nearly finished yesterday at Border Channel Music Studios, Brauweiler. Producer been nobody less than Border Channel Music Director Mr. Bernd Kneib himself. He got better jobs than sorting junk in jail for sure.

12th of January 2007: A family breakfast will be held down in Pulheim, Frauencafe on Sunday at 11am. Mr. Big K himself on various instruments & Cin on Piano will be seen on stage. 

11th of January 2007: Border Channel Music Ltd. is now official member of the German Gema organization. Meanwhile website of the company is under heavy constructions. We come back with informations about present recording works soon. Right now it seems as if Border Channel Country is under electricity. Therefore you better keep an eye on us.

8th of January 2007: asteroidnews is playing live at Frechens Klaaf on Saturday, 3rd of Febrary 2007, 8pm. Entrance is free.

8th of January 2007: Slowly prepare for 'Aetze Bunne Linse' at this year carnival events in Stommeln & Sinnersdorf on 18th & 19th of February 2007. We Are All Around.  

8th of January 2007: Press producer Pedro Pytka at work. He gave us the following links to new We'r'comin! videos at YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrvSoV4udfk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4534LCe6tQ. Pure Ragged Company. Thanks Pedro!  

4th of January 2007: This years central christmas show of Mister-Saxman will take place at Walzwerk, Pulheim in June (!) 2007. Part of the show may be seen on TV later on this year. As ever we keep you updated. 

4th of January 2007: Hillbilly Deluxe meets Dr. Jazz in Duesseldorf. The band will appear on stage on 19th of January 2007, 8 pm, being the first Country&Western band to play at Dr. Jazz as the club usually is frequented by Jazz fans. More informations about Hillbilly Deluxe are following in the upcoming days.  

02nd of January 2007: All members of The Ragged Company wish you a happy new year 2007. Please keep in mind:  This will be our year.

20th of December 2006: The Yayhoos - including nobody else but the worlds best bass player Keith Christopher - are playing in Mallorca on 6th of February 2007. And just for insiders: Suddenly it seems as if Mallorca's not a movie. 

12th of December 2006: Peter Pytka and his Frankfurt gang Radioroad West is heading Mallorca these minutes doing three live gigs at well known places. They might even be seen on Canal 4. Among others for this reason we present you the ultimate Cin & Mahoni shot from Canal 4 event in Mallorca this year. Once again: It's a shame these days are already gone by. But be sure we'll be back on stage in time. See you all at Frechen's Klaaf this weekend. 

08th of December 2006: We bet you know who that is. You must know at Border Channel Country we play a lot of instruments. This one was taken in 1986 in Sinnersdorf. If people weren't in an obiousely good mood and well condition we'd call it "Ambulance Blues". In fact they intended to replay a scene out of German TV series "Schwarzwaldklinik". Thanks Michaela for that lovely one.

04th of December 2006: With respect to 25th of November 2006 meanwhile we call it "The Border Channel Weekend". While Mahoni joined the stage with We'r'Comin! in Darmstadt for another "Dead Flowers" version Chris & Cin joined the stage with Hillbilly Deluxe in Cologne doing the same song. By the way: News & Photos of thrilling Hillbilly Deluxe concert at Little Op'ry can be found under www.countrytreff.info/Home-Dateien/country_news.shtml. In the meantime 4th-Amigo been seen around Koblenz coming as Mister-Saxman escorted by "The Real Linus". It's been another brilliant performance of Border Channel Music director, whom sometimes we call "The Singing Bush". In the end even Britta joined the stage for the first time during We'r'comin's dark version of "Sympathy for the Devil". Special thanks to Peter Pytka via the web. Peter had perfectly organised We'r'comin's tour through South Germany. He's coming up with a video documentation in a minute. Three cheers to the "We Are All Alive" slogan after all. And right now Border Channel Country is looking forward to 16th of December 2006. Big K. will hit Frechens Klaaf one more time. If you want to see us all around, we'd be pleased to meet you.

27th of November 2006: Later on the guys got more relaxed enjoying We'r'comin's Phil as a guest star on stage. Before that Phil did his Country & Western hit "Goodbye Tennessee" together with the guys from asteroidnews.

27th of November 2006: Regina did this one right before Big K. entered the stage of our YardClub concert. Complete Horn section of Big K. in a wild, an agressive mood.

27th of November 2006: Hot weekend this one. We'r'comin Germany tour ended with a concert in Frankfurt, Hillbilly Deluxe played live at Eugen's place & 4th-Amigo been on tour with "The Real Linus" somewhere near Bonn. We'll see if we can get some news once in a while.

21st of November 2006: Buenos Dias Messias - er iss widder do. Meanwhile news from our thrilling concert together with Big K. at Cologne's Yard Club last Saturday are following in a minute.

14th of November 2006: asteroidnews & Big K. & the Solid Senders again are playing live at Yard Club Cologne (Kantine) on next Saturday, 18th of November 2006, 8pm. Here's one rare shot of Linus at Haus Schauff, Stommeln, where both bands rocked the house. Thanks to Tom Carmignoli for taking & sending the shot. Additional thanks once again to Mr. Rufus T. who held things together that evening by doing the technical & mixing stuff for asteroidnews & Big K. Among the guests next Saturday will be Phil Wolff, head of Mallorc's No. 1 Rock'n'Roll band We'r'comin!. Phil is flying in this Friday and we're sure he can be seen on stage too.

9th of November 2006: As we heard Co-President of the Ragged Company will arrive at Cologne Airport on Friday, 17th of November 2006. We'll be back with news soon.

9th of November 2006: There are heavy rumours around that Big K. & the Solid Senders will release their own album around springtime 2007. As we heard from insiders Big K. & 4th-Amigo held up one internal meeting concerning that issue. Furthermore we heard that working title of the album is "Soul Fingers Reloaded". We'll keep you informed.  

9th of November 2006: Sonic Ballroom in Ehrenfeld will see Country&Western stars Hillbilly Deluxe around on Sunday 12th of November 2006. For more informations just go to www.sonic-ballroom.de.

03rd of November 2006: A Jukebox revival will be held down at Yard Club, Cologne seeing Big K. & the Solid Senders & asteroidnews once again in a joined concert on November, 18th 2006. More information is following. 

02nd of November 2006: Days of Rock'n'Roll finally found their way into YouTube. Pedro perfectly produced this little slight show taged under keyword llucmajor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFtQ8G0vjOo. It's a shame these days already gone by but we're looking ahead another reunion soon. Lot's of news among others those of Big K. & asteroidnews concert last Tuesday in Stommeln (we foung one rare shot) are following in the upcoming days.

31st of October 2006: She came with her friend who's often called Speedo.

29th of October 2006: "The Real Linus" & Mahoni been on tour with 4th-Amigo Mister-Saxman on Friday and Saturday in Wesseling and Sinnersdorf. Now guess who entered the townhall of Sinnersdorf at 10:30 pm with a bright grinning on her (or his?) face. We come back with a picture of it but by now we guess you won't believe your eyes.

27th of October 2006: As always on 27th of October birthday greetings go to Josef, Big K. & to the daughter of the "We Are All Alive" project. On the picture below Saturday has to replaced by Tues- fucking day by the way.  

25th of October 2006: Big who? Cin who? 4th who? Ma who? Drop by and you'll see Big fucking K, Cin fucking cinnati, 4th fucking Amigo, Ma fucking honi. That's who!!!!

23rd of October 2006: The usual suspects been at Burckhardts place ("Klaaf") last weeend and had some peaceful drinks enjoying time a lot. Late at night when the people were gone Cincinnati picked up the piano for a rough Hot Spot version in sweet memoriam of "The Sivertones". After all it's been negotiated that welcome party for our Mallorca friends will be held down there. The two guys below will be around.

23rd of October 2006: Mrs. A caught "The Two Jacks" somewhere in Mallorca 2005.

23rd of October 2006: Nobody's back from China. Dennis intended to go there but for some reason the picture below been taken in Cuba.

17th of  October 2006: Guess who's back from China.

17th of October 2006: Poldi & Schweini been seen around Reginas birthday party last Friday. Cin & Ento are called Poldi & Schweini since they always share one room when being on tour. Schweini - though it's a little bit unclear who's Poldi and who's Schweini - did a fulminant version of 'I'm Just A Giggolo" first ever performed live by Big K. & the Solid Senders. Don't miss our live gig on 31st of October as you are able to see that again that evening.

12th of October 2006: Love to remind you that on 31st of October 2006 asteroidnews & Big K. & the Solid Senders can be seen together at a place called "Haus Schauff" in Stommeln. Beginning will be 8pm, entrance is free! Feel invited to see Big K., Cin & Mahoni, 4th-Amigo, 2nd-Linus,  Ento, Tom Red, Mr. Luried, Chris, Dr. Koma, Mr. Rufus T. and all other usual suspects live on stage or just hanging around...

12th of October 2006: New impressive website of Hillbilly Deluxe is online now. Please visit them under www.hillbillydeluxe.de. The guys are playing at L'il Opery at Eugens place on 25th of November 2006 by the way. 

09th of October 2006 Border Channel Music like to announce: Official website of Border Channel will start at the end of year under the address www.borderchannel.com.

09th of October 2006: Some of the usual suspects went down Verviers, Belgium to feel the Spirit of "The Ragged Company" the other way round. It's been a magic evening with magic Keith, magic Dan Baird & Homemade Sin. These guys are shining examples that Rock'n'Roll lives on forever. Here's one of Keith playing some kind of a new bass guitar.

04th of October 2006, Border Channel Music Ltd. likes to announce: "Koelner Saitenstrassen" is a joined project of 4th-Amigo, Phil Wolff & Mahoni. It will see lead singer Phil Wolff doing up to 10 songs in his native language called Koelsch (It's a language, not a drink, harhar). If you got any own written songs out there - be it a rough version or whatever - you think it could fit into the project you are welcomed to send it in an mp3-format either to mail<at>bernd-kneib<.dot>de, or philwo<at>terra<.dot>es, or mahoni<at>asteroidnews<.dot>de. We'll keep you informed about the proceeding of the project.

04th of October 2006: This "Tequila Shot" shall remind you that first series of shots of the "Days of Rock 'n' Roll" been placed under the AsteroidLive section. We'd appreciate if you be on the phoneline tonight Phil as certain members of The Ragged Company might transfer some sound of Howdy M'am Dan right from Verviers, Belgium to Mallorca.

1st of October 2006: More informations about the "Days of Rock'n'Roll" are following in the upcoming days. But in the meantime 4th-Amigo and his RoadEyes "The Real Linus" & Mahoni hijacked townhall of Huerth-Efferen. Mister-Saxman clearly been winner of the day as more than 400 visitors granted nothing but standing ovations after his show. Though nearly unbelievable, it's been another unbelievable event. Shot was taken by Regina. We missed 4th-Amigo on yesterdays birthday party of Cin though. Maybe he drowned in new contracts!?!?  

28th of September 2006: Llucmajor been blasted by We'r'comin! & asteroidnews at the open air event on Saturday, 16th of September. Concert ended with everybody on stage, even Rocco & Jan been seen around. In the upcoming days you'll find up to 25 more thrilling shots under the AsteroidLive section. Please come back for that reason. We bet you feel the spirit of The Ragged Company with every shot that's been taken.

28th of September 2006: Thanks to all of you out there for a thrilling night in Santa Maria, Mallorca. 

28th of September 2006: Santa Maria sure felt the spirit of the Ragged Company first. It's been one of the craziest nights ever gone by. Here you see Mr. Luried & Silvio playing in harmony. Shot was taken by Mrs. B.

28th of September 2006: Santa Maria, Mallorca been rocked by The Ragged Company on Friday, 15th of September. Here are the technical directors of We'r'comin! & asteroidnews Manolo & Tony obviousely proud having done a good job. Shot was taken by Mrs. B.

25th of September 2006: Here comes one of first shots of the "Days Of Rock'n'Roll" event. Phil & Mahoni doing "Dead Flowers" as it is the title song of the Ragged Company. Shot was taken by unbelievable Pedro Pytka on Friday, 15th of September 2006 in Santa Maria, Mallorca. Boy, did we let it blast.

25th of September 2006: Days Of Rock'n'Roll & the Reunion of the Ragged Company ended in some firework manner last Sunday. We got a lot of material we'll present in the upcoming days. It sure been an absolutely unbelievable time. Thanks out there for everybody that worked on organization and stuff and all this and everybody that's been around.

25th of September 2006: The Ragged Company finally welcomes three brandnew members: It's Pedro (on the left), Iris and some other guy that you see on the left called "The Rat".

12th of September 2006: Three cheers for Mister-Saxman. God of all gods is celebrating his birthday today. (You know: Some call him 4th-Amigo but his real name is "Singing Bush".)

11th of September 2006: Days of Rock'nRoll found entry into Mallorcas paper "Mallorca Magazine" showing the head of the Ragged Company. Are you ready for taking off out there? We'll be back with thrilling material in a while.

07th of September 2006: Watch out for tonights big event! Big K. & the Solid Senders are playing at Rather Hof in Cologne. Drop by if you like to see stars from Border Channel country as Cin, Big K. himself, 4th-Amigo and all others.

05th of September 2006: While Cin, Ento & Big K. been on the road playing in Hannover this weekend, directors of Border Channel Music 4th-Amigo & Mahoni went to Weisson Sunday morning  listening to the incredible Hillbilly Deluxe. Though raining all day long guys set the audience into a real Country&Western feeling. It seems as if plans for additional recording works getting real day after day. Rumors say that Phil's country ballad "Goodbye Tennessee" will face a new recording by the Hillbilly guys. On the left you see a seldom shot taken by 4th-Amigo that day showing Rufus T. performing with spoons on the table.

05th of September 2006: Here's one of John, Bassist of Hillbilly Deluxe. Shot been taken by 4th-Amigo.

05th of September 2006:You might have a look at arrival of We r comin! album in Llucmajor, Mallorca. Just go to www.wercomin.com/news.html.

30th of August 2006: Days of Rock 'n' Roll are ahead of us. We're looking forward to the reunion of the Ragged Company. And as we get back on the highway we hope to see you soon.

24th of August 2006: We're proud to present one of the first official band shots of "Hillbilly Deluxe". These guys are the new Country & Western stars coming from the Border Channel country. Shot came in with the courtesy of Rufus T. It was took on a sunny day somewhere in Texas, USA.

24th of August 2006: The directors of Border Channel Music Ltd. presenting the arrival of new We R Comin! album today. Meanwhile CD been already shipped to Mallorca. Proposed arrival date at Llucmajor is Friday, Sep. 1st.

24th of August 2006: Our download section is disabled for a while due to rearrangement works. We'll come back soon...

23th of August 2006: Some of the usual suspects are heading west on 4th of October once again as good old Dan Baird & Homemade Sin are rocking at "Spirit of 66" in Vervier, Belgium again. After last years show Dan told us his lyrics of Oh Chicago. I bet he thought: "Are these guys from China?". You can find tourdates of Dan, Keith and the rest of the gang by going to www.danbaird.net.

22nd of August 2006: There are heavy rumors around about a cooperation between Border Channel Music Ltd. & Hillbilly Deluxe. Being asked at yesterdays birthday party of Gaby (by the way Happy Birthday to Gaby even through this channel), neither Rufus T. nor Mahoni were willing for any comment on this. Said John (Bassist of Hillbilly Deluxe): "If there's nothing to say, than there's nothing to say.  If there's something to say, be sure you will be informed first."

22nd of August 2006: Just this moment we got a satellite shot of Cin performing live on camp site in Lavandou, France. Everywhere is a stage to get on.

20th of August 2006: New Border Channel Music Ltd. logo was created by 4th-Amigo. Hope you like it. It's the best hand we ever played. 

19th of August 2006: This is a special greeting from Cin out of the South of South France (sic!) to all his fans out there. As always some erotic shots will follow.

19th of August 2006: Fortune favours the brave. See this one of Mister- Saxman at a Sexcontest in Stommeln last Thursday. He's playing in front of a 4 headed jury and believe it or not: They were sitting there with mouth wide open. Story will proceed with the final show on 29th of September 2006. Be sure we see this guy again. 

18th of August 2006: Border Channel Music Ltd. likes to announce: Shipping date of We R Comin'!s new album Homemade Special will be 24th of August 2006. 

18th of August 2006: Cover artwork of Homemade Special been done by the one and only Paul Kampfmann. More of his impressive artwork can be seen in Llucmajor in September 2006. We'll come back with news concerning that stuff soon. 

17th of August 2006: Lot's of news from our scene are coming up in the next few days. We start off with looking back to Solid Senders concert last Friday in Brauweiler. On drums we saw an awakened Bernhard Mettendorf who performed very well if you think of nearly no rehearsals he had. People once again were overwhelmed by Big K's horn section. See two of the guys on the picture below. Please come back for thrilling news from asteroidnews, WeRComin!, Hillbilly Deluxe, Big K., Mr. Saxman, Denis Brochhausen (he's planning a trip to China!!) and of course Border Channel Music Ltd. 

17th of August 2006: To be honest these guys look really happy together. 4th & 5th Amigo after the show.

04th of August 2006: Mr. Rufus T. joined our rehearsal session on a Fender Junior guitar. It sounded a bit like being under heavy fire. Meanwhile Cin is the last one for going on a holiday. The guys afterwards will prepare for some days of Rock'n'Roll down in Mallorca.

24th of July 2006: Happy Birthday Mr. President. The Ragged Company is sticking to you.

17th of July 2006: During holiday Cin is supporting some new guitar talents as you can see. Pupil is doing a D-chord examplary so what is Cin the hell searching there?

17th of July 2006: Release of We R Comin!'s Homemade Special is suffering from German bureaucracy and take still some time for being finished. Nevertheless it's a highlight worth while waiting on it.

17th of July 2006: New Ähze Bunne Linse CD could be recorded at 4th-Amigos new home studio. The usual suspects will come together for discussions concerning that matter around October this year. 

04th of July 2006: As far as tonights semi final match between Germany and Italy will be concerned, The Ragged Company will get to the final with one team anyway.

19th of June 2006: Here is some of AsteroidNoise (a Rufus T. variation) live at Pulheim's Walzwerk last weekend. Another Rock'n'Roll night went on until 5 am seeing the usual suspects around. Been a coloured event as you can see on the picture below.  Find some more shots under AsteroidLive.

12th of June 2006: Watch our for asteroidnews is playing live next Friday at Walzwerk, Pulheim, 9pm.

12th of June 2006: Here's one of our new Country & Western stars "Hillbilly Deluxe" featuring nobody less than Rufus T as being frontman. This one was took down in Altenahr at Wild Horses Saloon.

12th of June 2006: Cover works on We 'r' comin!'s "Homemade Special finally came to an end. Now slowly prepare for release date. 

06th of June 2006: New Job for Mister-Saxman? We keep you informed.

06th of June 2006: Went down south for watching an incredible performance of "Hillbilly Deluxe" at the Wild Horses Saloon in Altenahr. We're able to present some shots for you in a minute.

06th of June 2006: It's for sure we haven't forgotten our Mallorca friends and we inconsolable about the lost time schedule for release of "Homemade Special". Be sure out there, we are working hard on it. Meanwhile as a consolation here is another AsteroidHistory extract showing "Phil & the Flash" where some good old buddys came together for nothing but Rock'n'Roll. You know em?

22nd of March 2006: Here is some optical underlay of Morschi's "Play With Your Pudel" or however the song is titled. Kaesi & Thomas entering Klaaf like it would be a townhall. Well, Thomas is into that kind of stuff anyway. asteroidnews is playing at Klaaf, Frechen early next year too. We'll be back with information concerning that in time. Meanwhile we are preparing for the upcoming events: On Thurday some of the usual suspects will be watching Rufus T's "Hillbilly DeLuxe" in Altenahr. Saturday sees some of us around at yearly "Countryfest Esch". We'll be wearing overwhelming sunglasses.

22nd of May 2006: Sure got hot inside the club as Big K, Higgie and the others turned up their amps and microphones. Even Rufus T. entered the stage for some Harp Solo still being one of the best Harp players around Cologne.

22nd of May 2006: Big K & The Solid Senders been invited last weekend to Burckhardt's & Gaby's "KLAAF" in Frechen. Shot been taken by Mrs. B right before the concert started and shows part of usual suspects you might see often everytime somethings in the air. The guy looking like a copy of 4th-Amigo as he's wearing a white hat too infact is a new member of Big K. as the guys decided to add some trumpet to their horn section. And as it turned out during the concert that guy is able to blow like a devil.

22nd of May 2006: For Mallorca "Days of Rock'n'Roll" featuring We r comin'! & asteroidnews the following concert dates been released: Friday, 15th of September 2006, Fabrica de So, Santa Maria, Saturday, 16th of September 2006, S'Academia, Algaida.

15th of May 2006: You know this guy? It's nobody less than Mister-Saxman. Some call him 4th-Amigo. He and his technican Mahoni been on tour last weekend. Mister- Saxman had an incredible performance on some what the Germans call "Grillfest" of so called "Colombinen". As ever especially woman were exited watching the dancing performance of 4th-Amigo and desperately asked for more. You can see him again with "Big K." next weekend. Drop by www.mister-saxman.com from time to time.

15th of May 2006: Upcoming weekend sees "Big K & the Solid Senders" at hard work as the guys are playing at Pulheim's Walzwerk on 19th of May and the day after at Frechen's Klaaf. Have a look out for some of us around. We heard rumours that Cin will wear a new hat he bought couple of days ago.

9th of May 2006: Finalising works on We R Comin's new album concern cover design. This time we got help by Paul Kampfmann who's obviousely better doing these things than we are. This comes with the courtesy of Paul. Meanwhile Axel Schulten is extracting some shots from that legendary video days in Llucmajor earlier this year. Days of Rock'n'Roll by the way will start off on 14th of September in the early morning times as Cin, Linus, Mahoni & 4th-Amigo will take off heading south using German Wings. Day later will see Chris & Mr. LuRied arriving completing half of "The Ragged Company".

9th of May 2006: AsteroidNews is in rehearsals for some own written songs by the duet Jaeger/Riedel. News are following soon.

9th of May 2006: A change of plan part one. 5th of October will see some boys and girls heading west as Dan Baird & Homemade Sin are playing at Vervier once again. We dropped plans for Alpenroesli, Switzerland therefore. If you want to come along!

9th of May 2006: Nothing special happened on Cin & Mahoni's May-starting evening. They were badly critisised because of their poor dancing performance. Said Mahoni: "But imagine we know 4th-Amigo and therefore some of his flying colours are shining over to us." Nobody was impressed though.

24th of April 2006: Celebrated Annettes birthday this time entering "L'il' Opery" once again. Eugen even allowed to listen to some Lucinda Williams songs being impressed himself afterwards. It always fun to hear news from the country scene and what is a better place than Eugen's "L'il Opery"?

24th of April 2006: Given at Companies House of Cardiff, Border Channel Music Limited been founded on 18th of April 2006. Border Channel Music Ltd. is a music publishing company owned by 4th-Amigo, Phil & Mahoni.

24th of April 2006: Believe or not: Rufus T. dropped by Cin's place for borrowing a guitar! Said Cin: "Well Rufus, take anyone you like, but I would prefer the the red one if I were you." Rufus took the Silver one.

18th of April 2006: Mr. Rufus T. been on stage with "Hillbilly Deluxe" first time this weekend. As Rufus T. told us he felt like Marty Mc Fly coming along as Mr. Eastwood when entering the ball room. The guys did well and next time we see "Hillbilly Deluxe" with Cin & Mahoni doing Mix and CoMics. It all takes place on 25th of May 2006. We come back with news all in a while.

 18th of April 2006: Grunge Rock time at asteroidnews rehearsals as the guys tried an "On My Way" version of godfather Dan. Here's one of the hearing defect  rhythm section of asteroidnews. 

8th of April 2006: Hard work is going on for We'r'comin!'s new album "Homemade Special". Approximate release date by now will be end of April 2006. Songs will be online available too for an amount of 99 Cent per song. Most of the songs will be published at Border Channel Music Ltd. Record Company will be Ari Records. We keep you updated from time to time. Please keep in mind "Days Of Rock'n'Roll" event taking place in Mallorca this September. asteroidnews & We'r'comin! giving two live concerts together which will be recorded and material will be released thereafter under said title. Fly by and join "The Ragged Company".

8th of April 2006: Here's another little ad for our AsteroidHistory section. Shot was made by Mahoni in 1980 in a town called Memphis, USA. Please scroll down that page as you find a very rare shot of whatever that might have been and tell us what is has been in fact.

27th of March 2006: Cin & Mahoni will make it up to switzerlands "Alpenroesli" on 7th of October 2006 getting among the audience of 'Dan Baird & Homemade Sin'. If you're looking for them: They can be seen driving an Audi 80 with a ladder on the roof and a bottle of whatsoever as a handsel for Keith.

27th of March 2006: Cin & Mahoni went to see the "2nd Heart of Cologne Bluesnight" on Saturday deep downtown Cologne. What an evening seeing among others the overwhelming  Maître Sardou & The Blues Barbers. Picture shows Martina & Higgie after the concert obviousely in a good mood. Higgie herself played a phantastic saxophon part in said band. Stefanie (part of The Roaring Stones) been around too and played an excellent bass as being a part of  "The Blue Sun Band". 

27th of March 2006: Here's one from Nina's birthday party in Llucmajor where nobody less than 4th-Amigo been among the guests. Well, let's see who else has been around: Somewhere hidden Silvio, Phil "Mr. Universe" and - wow!! - Jan is back on the scene. Don't know the name of others including the little sweety in the front but you're all welcome to our "Ragged Company". 

23rd of March 2006: 4th-Amigo flew back in from Mallorca and we are eagerly waiting on some news of him. Seems as if concert with "We 'r' comin!" was cancelled due to weather problems. In fact they celebrated Nina's birthday in Llucmajor with him & Regina being around. See if we can get some material to present to you. In the meantime he already been on stage with "Big K & the Solid Senders" yesterday at Rather Hof in Cologne. He's a wanted man for sure.

23rd of March 2006: Cin did a tremendeous job mixing the Groovin Stew guys though having part time problems with channel 3. Said Cin: "Well sound mixing is something you need a feeling for the kind of music beeing performed. I played Big Bazoobies couple of times and therefore I guess I'm into the Groovin Stew stuff." Even Johannes Kluetsch been seen around the audience that evening. For you: Johannes is kind of a music pope of Canal Edge. asteroidnews is playing at Schauff, Stommeln on 31st of October 2006. Please keep in mind.   

23rd of March 2006: Groovin Stew rocked Stommelns Schauff last Saturday. Here's one caught by Mahoni showing the Horn section and 'Wänää' on vocals.

17th of March 2006: You may have a look at the AsteroidHistory section from time to time as we still get new material every here and then. This time we got two new ones from the golden times of "Reverend Funk & the Vienna Boogie Boys". Have fun.

17th of March 2006: Found this one in the end from our Klaaf concert few weeks ago. Have a look at that wonderful sort of blue shirt of Cin coming in colours everywhere. Find a few more under the AsteroidLive section. 

17th of March 2005: Here comes some special shot from our Klaaf concert showing Cin (left one but righthanded) & Mahoni's (right one but lefthanded) guitars. Those guitars will make it over to Mallorca on Friday 15th of September where two doubleconcerts of "We 'r'comin!' & asteroidnews are planned on said Friday and the day after. Phil & Mahoni agreed calling the whole event "Days of Rock'n'Roll". Leave it all alone and join us on that weekend which will be sure never to forget.

15th of March 2006: Please find that Rufus T. founded a new country band called "Hillbilly Deluxe". They are playing first time live in April presenting up to 50 country ballads and all time classics. Need some more songs guys? How about playing 50 more songs all written by  J.J.Cale? Try 'City Girls' first for example.

15th of March 2006: For the lastest news about "Homemade Special" project just go to www.wercomin.com. Here you'll find the thrilling new video of We'r'comin! that been produced early this year in Llucmajor. The sax player below is heading Mallorca this Saturday and might appear on stage with We'r'comin same day. The only problem is, he doesn't know yet.

09th of March 2006: This one comes with the courtesy and is under the copyright of Juergen Breuer. Thanks Juergen, we haven't got some of our own. An asteroidnews shot from our live gig in Frechen, Klaaf this time seeing nobody less than 4th-Amigo as a special guest on Saxophon.

09th of March 2006: Phil & We'r'comin! played live last Friday in Llucmajor seeing Cin as a special guest on Keyboards. Have a look at Phil at his best. Meanwhile plans are going on for another Ragged Company reunion in Mallorca in September. Them guys are planning 2 oder 3 concerts somewhere around Llucmajor. How about you flying in and attending the parties? It'll be sort of "Days of Rock'n'Roll".

6th of March 2006: We are eagerly waiting on some news concerning the "Homemade Special" tour of our Mallorca friends. Cin is flying in theses minutes with new material. Just hold on a second... 

6th of March 2006: Some incredible shots were made at this years "Ähze Bunne Linse" tour. This one was done by Tom Boie. Thanks Tom for a real good one. Do you know this guy who is hiding the head of his bass? We'll give you a few more ones soon, but for that reason have a look under the AsteroidLive page from time to time.

2nd of March 2006: Cin & Annette are taking off Duesseldorf heading Mallorca these minutes. We keep you informed what's happening there and we come back with information concerning our Klaaf concert too. It's all a matter of finding the right files in time. We try.

2nd of March 2006: With some heavy days behind us you still see: We Are All Alive. This one was taken by Mrs. M. on Monday, 27th of February 2006. More "Ähze Bunne Linse" shots are following soon.

15th of February 2006: As Cin & Mahoni both turn 35 this year, here's some shot from younger days showing Cin & Jones at the times of "Reverend Funk & the Vienna Boogie Boys" around the 80ties. The girls to that times: Enthusiastic! Now watch Cin's great comeback as a guitar hero (remember: Helmut the 2nd) on Saturday, 18th of February at Klaaf, Frechen with a band called asteroidnews.

15th of February 2006: Things are on their way for release of "Homemade Special" of Mallorcas "We 'r' comin!". These rockers already did some merchandising in Radios & TV shows especially featuring headtitle "Mr. Universe" written by Phil Wolff. Annette & Cin are heading Mallorca at the beginning of March this year. We'll keep you informed about what is happening there and might come back with some thrilling snapshots as ever.

15th of Febraury 2006: Watch out for Ähze, Bunne, Linse starting off on Sunday, 26th of February around 1 pm in Stommeln, Nettegasse playing a few traditionals in an open air environment. The day after you can meet "The Stars of Canal Edge" in Sinnersdorf, Kölner Str. same time. Besides, Kaesi ("The Big K."), Cin & Mahoni are planning a special Ähze, Bunne, Linse recording this summer with respect to Kaesi's & Mahoni's home"town" Sinnersdorf. 

24th of January 2006: We'r'comin! got a new thrilling website. Find out more by going to www.wercomin.com. Have fun! 

19th of January 2006: "Homemade Special" by Mallorcean rockband We'r'comin! (themselves being part of the "Ragged Company") will be the first album that will be pressed and published under "We Are All Alive"-Records & Stynknasen Music Publishing Ltd. Mixing works at the db-studios are nearly finished and the album may be released at the end of March 2006. We'll give you order informations within the AsteroidNews section as soon as possible. Meanwhile there had been video works going on down in Mallorca for the title "Mr. Universe". We try to get some of the material and present it to you hopefully with the courtesy of Phil & his gang.

19th of January 2006: Meanwhile heavy rehearsal works are going on for our concert at Klaaf in Frechen on 18th of February 2006. You'll learn more about the club if you switch to www.klaaf-frechen.de.

19th of January 2006: Cin & Mahoni recommend to read "Fleisch ist mein Gemuese" by author Heinz 'Heinzer' Strunk. What an unbelievable stuff. Heinz Strunk will be in Cologne, Guerzenich around March 2006. Watch our for Cin & Mahoni hanging around in the audience. 

9th of January 2006: Concert of asteroidnews on 21st of January 2006 in Bonn been cancelled due to some organisation lack. So for now Frechen, 18th of February 2006 at Klaaf remains asteroidews' only live gig confirmed. The band might play at a club called "Little Opery" which been discussed last Friday. That was right before the owner of the club gave some dancing lesson to Cin & Mahoni. Have a look below!

9th of January 2006: Eugen, owner of the "Little Opery" in Cologne teaching Cin & Mahoni some sort of DiscoFox. Dancing is "totally easy" if you follow Eugen. Mahoni is carefully watching their feet as you can see. Shot was taken by Tom Boie.

3rd of January 2006: Here's a little forecast of whats happening at this years carnival time: On Wednesday, 22nd of February there are traditional rehearsal works of "Ätze Bunne Linse" including all stars of Canal Edge. On Friday, 24th of February "Big K & the Solid Senders" will play again live at Pulheims Iguana. Then on Sunday, 26th of February "Ätze Bunne Linse" will play in Stommeln same place as ever. Same thing will happen on Monday, 27th of February this time in Sinnersdorf. Watch out 'cause everybody will be around. Great times ahead!

02nd of January 2006: Welcome in 2006 all of you! The asteroidnews site had more than 14.000 hits in 2005, an increase of nearly 20 % compared to the year before. We're very pleased and say thank you for dropping by from time to time. In 2006 too, we will inform you what is happening around our scene. Please do not forget: "We Are All Alive".

23rd of December 2005: From Cin & Mahoni's Rock'n'Roll band of the various sunglasses: Merry Chrismas to all of you out there and a happy new year!

16th of December 2005: While Cin been suffering from a flu Rufus T. dropped by our rehearsal session completing us on guitar one more time. Here's one showing him at Peer, Belgium with "The Swamptones". Picture was taken this summer and is under the Copyright of Steven Verhoeven. Thanks again, Stevie!

16th of December 2005: asteroidnews is playing live at a rockfestival in Bonn on 21st of January 2006. More information is following soon... 

9th of December 2005: asteroidnews is playing live on 18th of February 2006 in Frechen at a club called "Klaaf". For more information go to www.klaaf-frechen.de or come back from time to time.

7th of December 2005: Sorry, but this one is far too good to hide it within the AsteroidLive section. An unbelievable shot by Annette that will last.

The Reunion of the Ragged Company: Enclosed in Cin (right) & Mahoni (left) with Linus missing though we ended up in a party 'til the rest of the night.

6th of December 2005: Rock'n'Roll time with Phil & Mahoni at Stommeln's 'Heuwaegelchen' on 26th of November 2005. With everybody around asteroidnews & We'r'Comin! celebrated their final party in a thrilling athmosphere. Maria, Annette & unbelievable 4th-Amigo attended the stage and with "Hootchie Coochie Man" evening ended up. Find some more shots all of them taken by Annette under the AsteroidLive section.

 6th of December 2005: On Friday 25th of November the guys attended some party downtown Cologne. Obviousely it's been a "mucho fredo" day as Phil shivered like hell. From the left: Phil, Pierro, Davide, Mahoni & Silvio.

6th of December 2005: From Monday 21st to Friday 25th of November 2005 We'r'Comin! crew including Managing Director Mahoni & Technical Director Dennis Brochhausen recorded their new album "Homemade Special" to be released in late December this year. Annette shot this one left and too, she sang some additional vocals to Phil's "You Are My Sunshine". Special thanks to Dennis for an excellent support all over the time.

2nd of December 2005: Happy Birthday 'Gangster of Love'! We'll be around tonight.

02nd of December 2005: The guys relaxed at Annettes place the day after the concert & rocked Nippes accoustic style. Nice T-Shirt by the way weared by Pierro! 

02nd of December 2005: We'r'comin! rocked Yard Club on Friday after arrival with lot's of people around. Among others Cin & Mahoni been in the audience and overwhelmed by a brilliant performance of Phillikowski.

02nd of December 2005: Pulheim's Bruennchen probably hasn't seen such a night before on that day the Mallorca guys arrived at Cologne airport. Said Irmschen: "Watt hätt dää dann füren Stimm. Datt jittet doch jar nit!" obviousely talking about Phil. The guys played a tremendous version of "Isch mööt zofoss no Kölle jonn" with excellent harmony vocals of the Italian gang. 

28th of Novvember 2005: With 10 days of heavy Rock'n'Roll behind us the Mallorca gang left in time German ground on yesterdays sunday heading home. Lot's of information and pictures are published within the next few days on the asteroidnews site. Just that one for now: It's been an incredible time. 

16th of November 2005: Now here's some sort of a time table for what might happening in the next few days: Thurday, 17th around 10:30pm: Touchdown of German Wings plane with part of the Mallorca population on board. Around 11:30pm same day: The guys will have a few relaxing drinks somewhere possilbly at Pulheim's Bruennchen. Friday 18th 8pm: 'We'r'coming' is playing live at Kantine, Cologne. Saturday 19th 8pm: 'The Beat Goes On' featuring Mr. LuRied on guitar is playing live at a place called 'Bierstueffchen' (or so), Cologne, Sunday 20th around 2pm: Phil & Mahoni will do some recording works within the Chicken International Studios, Muelheim, Monday to Friday 21st to 25th: Phil & We'r'Coming will do recording works on their new album at the db-studios in Huerth. Saturday, 26th around 8pm asteroidnews & We'r'Coming are playing live at Heuwaegelchen, Stommeln. Sunday, 27th around 1am: AfterShow party at Heuwaegelchen featuring all the guys at what they anyway can do best.

16th of November 2005: Shouldn't it be proved right now, Cin & Mahoni are serious business men too? We found that one under tons of old picture material and it certainly is subject to the AsteroidHistory section. Both a little bit wiser now they'll join the stage on 26th of November 2005 at Stommeln's Heuwaegelchen. Make sure you'll be around.

8th of November 2005: Couple of days to go until the arrival of part of the Mallorca population. Please keep in mind: Mallorca meets Cologne on a big Rock'n'Roll night in Stommeln on 26th of November 2005. asteroidnews is playing together with "We 'r' coming" downtown there at Heuwaegelchen. Entrance is free of course. We'll definately party 'til the rest of the night - we'd appreciate if you'd do the same.

'We 'r' coming'. The guys are playing live on 26th of November 2005 in Stommeln. Took that one from www.philwo.com. Have a look!

8th of November 2005: Here's a part of the Solid Senders while playing in Frechen last Friday. That horn section is an extreme good one. Shot was taken by Mahoni.

31st of October 2005: Here's one from our last rehearsal session. Chris & Mr. LuRied coming along as being the North-Axis of asteroidnews. Infact they play together since ages. Find some more shots soon under Asteroids.

27th of October 2005: Happy birthday to Kaesi & Josef and to the daughter of the "We Are All Alive"-project.

27th of October 2005: Thanks Anke for the message you left in our guestbook. One can visit Anke under www.meet-ambee.de.   

25th of October 2005: Preparations are going on for this weeks Rhythm'n'Blues party on 27th of October 2005. Birthday party of Josef & Kaesi this time will be held up in Pulheim's Iguana and will see Big K and the Solid Senders on stage. Make sure you get in there early as seats will be rare. And as ever: Anybody of us will be around.

25th of October 2005: This is kind of another extract of the AsteroidHistory section: Rockstars Kaesi (Big K.) & Phil on Mahoni's birthday party in 1997 in Stommeln.

25th of October 2005: There'll be a thrilling Spanish/German/Italian Rock'n'Roll night on 26th of November 2005. It is supposed to take place in Stommeln. We'll keep you up with news pretty soon.

19th of October 2005: Some AsteroidNews from the project "Kölner Saitenstrassen": Official release date of the MaxiCD will be 1st of December 2005. Final recordings will be done at the Chicken International Music Studios in Muelheim on Sunday, 20th of November 2005. "Kölner Saitenstrassen" is a common project of the '4th-Amigo', Phil, Suppi & Mahoni. Together they wrote and produced two Cologne carnival songs with additional guitar works from Markus Winstroer and background vocals from Annette Kandels.

19th of October 2005: Here's one from Suppi's "AufSchalke" concert. German Football Club Schalke 04 celebrated it's 100 year anniversariy last year. Tonight all our hearts are with Fenerbahce though, which is playing against Schalke in the Champions League.

17th of October 2005: This Saturday saw one of the best Tulsa Shuffle performances ever as the guys played live at a barber shop deep in the heart of Cologne. The aftershow party saw some tumults though as Cin been caught having attended the womans toilet. Now, as you all know, Cin is part of 'Will, Will & Jupp Heizung und Sanitär' and is therefore clearly entitled to visit such institutions at any time. Tulsa Shuffle will again be on stage on 21st of October 2005 together with Pepshmere (is the the correct spelling?) in Pulheim at a place called Walzwerk. Pepsoandso is the band of Dennis Brochhausen & Uwe Richter ('Ede').

17th of October 2005: Phil and his gang will touch the ground of Cologne on 17th of November 2005. Recordings of the "We 'r' coming" record will be done by Dennis Brochhausen at the db-Studios in Hürth between 21st & 25th of November and will see Cin & Mahoni as part time participiants. There'll be one or two concerts where you can see & listen to the guys. One of them will be at Kantine, Cologne on 18th of November 2005. More information is following...

5th of October 2005: Things begin to clarify concerning the arrival of our Mallorca friends in Cologne. We hope to see a real big reunion of all of ours in November 2005.

5th of October 2005: Dan obviousely gave an interview after the Vervier/Belgium show. The link to find it is  http://www.danbaird.net/interview1.htm. We'd travel around the world to see them guys again. But Dan: You should change the name of the band into "Homemade Cin"!

3rd of October 2005: Though having a few drinks at Cin's 37th birthday party on Friday, infact we couldn't resist taking a few more beers in Vervier, Belgium the day after. What a Rock 'n' Roll show of Dan Bairds "Homemade Sin". They rocked the house like struggling to recall the Spirit of '66. We reackon Keith came on earth already with a little bass guitar in hand.  And now we learned a little bit more of the words of 'L'il bit' as after the show Dan been so kind to tell us about it. Sureley an evening never ever to forget.

3rd of October 2005: "Howdy M'am Dan & Friends" in Vervier, Belgium at a place called "The Spirit of '66".

28th of September 2005: Have a look at the page below to find out that Cin & Mahoni are serious business men too. Didn't you think? They been caught on last rehearsal session though to have extrem difficulties to put new strings on Cin's guitar. Said Linus: "You guys seem to be real specialists."

Rock 'n' Roll stars Cin & Mahoni on business event.

28th of September 2005: Preparations are going on for Kaesi's & maybe Josef''s birthday party on 27th of October 2005. There'll be a special Big K & Solid Senders concert in Pulheim's Iguana that day. Keep it in mind. 

28th of September 2005: Mahoni is in negotiations with Mr. Dennis Brochhausen. Mr. Brochhausen is supposed to do some livetakes of Phil's "We 'r' Coming' up in Germany around November. If there are some news about Mallorca's No. 1 Rock 'n' Roll band, we'll be back with that.

20th of September 2005: Cin & Mahoni will travel to Belgium on 1st of October where "Howdy M'am" Dan and Homemade Sin will appear on stage in Vervier. Welcome back in Europe Rockers!

20th of September 2005: You reackon Cin & Annette been porn stars in their former lifetime maybe around the eighties? Well, of course not. It looks like though...

20th of September 2005: "Howdy M'am" Cin on the beach in France.

09th of September 2005: Now here's some dusty one from last week where Maria appeared on stage. She was accompanied by Mr. LuRied & Rufus T. (Maria: 'Guitarists of my dream') on guitar, Linus on bass, Mr. Jones on drums & Kaesi (The Big K) on Keyboard. The songs performed were a tribute to Mr. Hildenhagen who turned 80 that day. Mr. Hildenhagen gave us a musician home since the 80ties and we wanted to show our gratitude. 'Cause as Kaesi said we're deeply in dept.

This one was shot by Linda Alexius on 27th of August 2005.

05th of September 2005: Now to all woman in town: Cin is back!!!!!! Rumours say he got new sunglasses...

05th of September 2005: Learned from our guestbook that the Solid Senders are online too with professional help from the one and only 4th-Amigo. Have a look under www.big-k-and-the-solid-senders.de. What a domain name! It is subject to store it in your favourite link list.

22nd of August 2005: We all came together on Gaby's birthday party last Saturday. We missed Linus though we think he been on a fishing tour in Belgium. You might see the guys coming up with a few songs on stage this week in Sinnersdorf. This one below is just to remind you!

19th of August 2005: Hopefully the scene below will not take place this weekend at Stommeln's Heuwaegelchen. It seems as if Cin is puking some sort of peanuts while Mahoni obviousely ate some cubes. We wonder what the sunglasses are for.

18th of August 2005: Space Rock on Collusion Course? Following a BBC-news article last month an asteroid discovered just weeks ago has become the most threatening object yet detected in space. A preliminary orbit suggests that it is on an impact course with Earth and could strike the planet on 1 February, 2019 - although the uncertainties are large. As BBC further reported shockwaves of an asteroidnews-concert could help to destroy the asteroid before it could to any harm. For the purpose of talking to asteroid experts Cin & Mahoni will travel to London next week. We'll keep you informed.

16th of August 2005: Cin been member of a Tequila self test this weekend. The test was sucessful insofar as Cin told us you'd better leave this stuff alone. More verification tests are not of interest.

12th of August 2005: "Homemade S(C)in"? What a wonderful name of a band invented by nobody less than "Howdy M'am" Dan Baird. Have a look at the latest news from their scene under www.bairddan.com/news.html.

12th of August 2005: Here's a phantastic shot of "The Swamptones" live in Peer, Belgium showing Heiner Koop & former asteroidnews member Mr. Rufus T.. They played in front of of over 4.000 people. This one was taken by Steven Verhoeven. Special thanks Stevie! You can visit him under http://users.telenet.be/Stevie33.

12th of August 2005: Below mentioned "Grandmaster of Rock" is planning to release a new album this year. It might see Cin & Mahoni completing "We 'r' Coming" on Keyboards and Acoustic Guitar. Have to find an improved project name in the near future. It seems as if time for the reunion of "The Ragged Company" is coming soon.

24th of July 2005: Happy birthday, Grandmaster of Rock. We would appreciate to see you back here in Cologne again sometime. Cologne is waiting for 'We 'r' Coming', that's for sure.

21st of July 2005: Cin, Martin & Annette been excited by Bottle Rockets "Hey, Hey - My, My" - version in Peer, Belgium last weekend. Following the monster sound of Neil Youngs original version they even played it louder and heavier though it's hard to believe. Meanwhile Rufus T.'s "The Swamp Tones" played the first time in front of over 4.000 people. Maybe they been scared shitless but as Cin told us, they performed very well this evening and people liked them hell of a lot.

20th of July 2005: As you see we're sort of on holiday. Cin is relaxing by the pool. Rufus T.'s guitar in the back has been treated a little bit as time went by. Sorry for the poor quality of the picture but we couldn't throw that away anyway.

19th of July 2005: Took us some research work to find out that the Reloaded guys now even changed their web address. You wanna have a look? Here it is: www.groovin-stew.de. Keep on groovin' guys...

16th of July 2005: Surprise, surprise! Mr. Jones dropped by our rehearsal sessions last Wednesday completing us on background vocals. What a hot & loud summer evening. Afterwards the guys had some drinks at Pulheims's Bruennchen where they met Martin (bassman of "The Big K.") & former asteroid Mr. Rufus T. Have a look at the picture below and tell us what do you think while watching it. 

This one was taken on 13th of July 2005.

16th of July 2005: Cin, Martin & Annette are off for Peer, Belgium. They are special guests of Rufus T. who is on stage together with "The Swamp Tones".

15th of July 2005: Here's some old one of Chris, our new drummer. It's kind of an AsteroidHistory extract. You'll find him under Asteroids too in the meantime. Chris has been part of Gerd Köster's "Die geilen Träumer". Remembering those times they always played Wolf Maahn's "Die Sucht der Träumer" and it might have been Gerd Köster who always used to say that Wolf had written this song especially for them. There have been a couple of days since then anyway.

15th of July 2005: Concert of "Ääze, Bunne, Linse" has been cancelled due to heavy holiday conflicts. There'll be a special confidental meeting of the guys at the end of August. We'll give you a report afterwards.

06th of July 2005: We're "Part Time Stuntmen" too. Have a look at Linus' performance under www.asteroidnews.de/linus.wmv.

23rd of June 2005: Chris, one of the best drummers in Cologne, has joined asteroidnews on drums. We appreciate playing with him and we'll give you some more information about him including some pictures and so on soon.

23rd of June 2005: What a weekend for Cin & Mahoni. First both entered into discussions of the near future of asteroidnews in Stommelns "Heuwaegelchen" on Friday. They agreed still to be always ready for any mischief. Then on Saturday, while Mahoni been on the road, Cin played on Keyboard with "The Tulsa Shuffle" & "The Big K." at an Open Air Concert in Stommeln, Kamphof. We shot that one on the left side right before he entered the stage (thanks Mrs. R.). Afterwards there had been a great Aftershow-Party once again in Stommelns "Heuwaegelchen" with everybody around except Linus & Mahoni. Things ended up somewhen in the morning. On Sunday Cin & Mahoni discussed whether a job as being a "Part Time Private Eye" (which infact is the title of a song of Mahoni and is sort of a following part of Mahoni's "School Spy") could be of interest.

23rd of June 2005: Things clarify concerning the concert of "Äätze, Bunne, Linse" in August. Concert will take place at Pulheim's Bruennchen August 13th 2005. Please make sure you will not miss this event.

23rd of June 2005: No Phil today! First concert of "The Ragged Company" in Kerpen has been postponed.

17th of June 2005: This years Country Fest in Esch saw Cin, Rufus T., Gaby, Martin & the 4th-Amigo as attendencies. While Mahoni been missing Cin & Rufus T. saw the morning sun on their way home.

11th of June 2005: Uhhhhhhhhh - what a shot of Silvio taken on Wednesday, 25th of May 2005 in S'Arenal, Mallorca. Silvio was suffering from a flu but performed well on guitar together with "The Heart of We 'r' Coming" downtown Arenal. Hope we'll see him in a few days over in Germany. We promise: It'll be Rock 'n' Roll time again...

9th of June 2005: Jochen on drums & Kaesi dropped by joining our late night session last Wednesday. Kaesi played the bass on some silver intrument that looked a bit like a machine gun. The improved band name of the guys been "Seven'th Rerun". They performed a cool version of John's "Who'll Stop the Rain" (which John wrote in 1969). 

9th of June 2005: Has anybody out there ever heard of a band called the "Groovin' Stew"? On 25th of June they play sort of downtown Cologne, Aachener Weiher. We wonder who they are. 

07th of June 2005: Another day in the life of Cin & Mahoni was last Friday. Cin took the chance to do a Foxtrott-dance within the halls of Pulheim's "Bruennchen". Talking to Cin, he told us, that over the past 37 years he always been a bit afraid of dancing. But coming close to nearly 40 years of age, he is planning to see things a bit more relaxing after all. Mahoni himself been a guest of "The Big K." playing in Frechen that day. Besides, it surely been one of these days in the life of the overwhelming Saxman: he's the only and the one 4th-Amigo.

02nd of June 2005: Watch out for the first concert of "The Ragged Company" around end of June. It'll take place in Kerpen and it will see nobody less than Phil, Silvio ("uss Napoli"), Pierro, Cin & Mahoni together on stage. As far as there will be no rehearsals at all it'll be a thrilling concert for both audience and musicians. We are looking forward and are coming back with detailed information in a while.

02nd of June 2005: Chris "Charlie-the-2nd" Lewald dropped by our rehearsal sessions completing asteroidnews on drums that evening. He is well known over the last years to be one of Cologne best drummers. Too, he already played with Cin, Mr. LuRied, Rufus T. & Mahoni in various formations. So it may turn out, you see him on stage with us soon. 

17th of May 2005: Got some bad news this time as Mr. Jones has left asteroidnews due to his own decision. He actually played with bands like "Reverend Funk & the Vienna Boogie Boys", "Al & the Capones", "Roll Over", "The Big Bazoobies" in the past, maybe he even been a member of the legendary band "Triton" around 1977 or so, which we don't know for sure. But for sure is he remains a member of "Äätze, Bunne, Linse", of which we got some news for you soon. So trust in the fact that you see us on stage with him again! 

17th of May 2005: Mr. Jones playing the drums in Stommeln, 16th of April 2004, catched by Maria.

12th of May 2005: We already gave him a lot of names before. Right now 4th-Amigo went online as http://www.mister-saxman.com/. We're seriously thrilled.

3rd of May 2005: Howdy Folks! Guess what: 11th of June 2005 will see us one more time in Köln-Esch around as the traditional "Country-Fest" will take place on that day. Picture below was taken in June 2003 by Annette.  

02nd of May 2005: Rufus T.'s 'The Swamptones' will play at Belgium Rhythm 'n' Blues Festival in Peer this summer. The event will see Bottle Rockets & Los Lobos appearing too and takes place at 15th of July 2005. Meanwhile Rufus T.'s song 'Feelin' Fine' performed by 'The Swamptones' made it on to Blues-News-Sampler IV. For more information meet 'The Swamptones' at already mentioned weblink. 

30th of April 2005: asteroidnews strongly recommend that you take a look at www.habemus-daum.de.

30th of April 2005: Cin & Mahoni appeared at Annelie's birthday party playing a few traditional Cologne standards last Monday in Stommeln. It surely been "one of these days...". 

20th of April 2005: Be aware: The famous 'Äätze, Bunne, Linse' will play on a summer carnival event in Pulheim. We'll come back with more information soon. But please be already advised not to miss this event.  

20th of April 2005: asteroidnews performed a "Night of Rock 'n' Roll" on Saturday in Stommeln. Here is one shot that was taken by Maria seeing Mr. LuRied, Mahoni, Linus & Cin at work. Special thanks to Jo for his help on that evening. 

20th of April 2005: We already recommended the Swamptones site www.swamptones.de. Right now we do this again as they also redesigned the site and right now it looks even more professional than before. Are you into New Orleans music? Take a look at these guys. Special greetings via the web to Mr. Fasthand: Heiner Koop. 

15th of April 2005: Josh Grossberg paraphrased an old Chuck Berry tune on yahoo.com, saying "Bye-Bye, Johnnie". That is because Johnnie Johnson, the rhythm-and-blues piano player, having played such tracks as "Roll over Beethoven" and "No Particular Place To Go" which at last helped to lay the foundations for Rock 'n' Roll, died yesterday at the age of 80 years. We'll remember Johnnie in deep honour.

11th of April 2005: From all of the Ragged Company: Happy birthday, Maria!

08th of April 2005: Just in case you are interested. Here's a link to an interview with good ole "Howdy M'am Dan". www.rocktimes.de/gesamt/b/dan_baird/interview2004.html.

06th of April 2005: Maria? Are you still alive? You like to join us at a few songs on 16th of April? Just in case please leave a message at cincinnati@asteroidnews.de. 

06th of April 2005: We sort of stole this beautiful one from the Reloaded homepage. They had a relaunch of the page some weeks ago. Try it out at: www.bazoobies-reloaded.de. Howdy Mlody & Werner! How you're doin'?

06th of April 2005: Mr. Rufus T. joined the band around Deryl Arnold. He's playing together with Klaus (he's also member of "The Big K") on drums & Sven on bass. Yeah! Sven is back after the legendary conversation between him and Cin & Mahoni somewhen in the 90ties: Sven: "Hat jemand die Ariane gesehen?" Cin & Mahoni in chorus: "Chhrrrrrrrjjjjjaaaaaaa". We'll ask Mr. Rufus T. for some picture of the band and try to present it to you in a while.

30.03.2005: The asteroidnews Rock'n'Roll circus once again stops in Stommeln as the band is playing live on 16th of April, 8pm, at Heuwaegelchen, Stommeln. Entrance is free of course. Watch out for a special guest!

21.03.2005: Phil & Mahoni started off the "Kölner Saitenstrassen"-project. First action took place in Muelheim a.d. Ruhr as both together with Suppi & Annette finished the recording of "Koelsches Maedche" last Friday. Now within this project, so called 'Nagelschmiedgasse', a small and narrow street in Cologne being surprinsingly mentioned in a movie called "Die Musterknaben", will take a central role. Later on they met some friends at Cologne's Paladium where nobody less than John Fogerty appeared on stage. Who been around too? Well it's been Cin, Mr. LuRied, Mr. Rufus T., Gaby, Suppi, Tina, Martin, Chris & Barbara. One time John said: "Let's go back to business. Let's do some Rock 'n' Roll!".  

21.03.2005: While Cin suffered heavily from a broken D-String on his beloved Gretsch guitar, this obviously couldn't prevent Jones & Linus from being amused. Find some more shots from our concert at Wundertuete, Cologne under AsteroidLive soon. For having a look around Rosi's pub go to www.wundertuete-online.de. Very special thanks to Bernhard Mettendorf for helping us on that evening. He might not forget this evening too, as he stuck on the A1 and wondered whether to get to us in time. Thanks again Bernhard!

17.03.2005: News from 'Concert of the broken D-String' is following soon. Right now Phil & Mahoni are heading for Muelheim a.d. Ruhr to see a Tulsa Shuffle concert including Cin & Rufus T. on stage. All news are following in a minute. Stay tuned. 

09.03.2005: We like to invite you to a "Night of Rock 'n' Roll". We start off coming Saturday at 8pm in Cologne, Wundertüte, Pfälzer Str. 20. We been stopped by the police last time at SimRockBar due to what they called loudness. Therefore this time we play a little bit faster to try to finish with our program before police can switch our amps off. Try to stay close with us after the show.

06.03.2005: Here is one from carnivals Tuesday where 4th-Amigo, Cin & Mahoni played some old German & Cologne standards. People were overwhelmed by our "Es gibt kein Bier auf Hawai"-version.

06.03.2005: Linus, Cin & Mahoni were 'leftovers' on Fridays concert of "The Big K." in Stommeln. Linus performed some real rock 'n' roll dancing leaving Cin & Mahoni speechless. Mahoni took some time to force Josef joining the "Bazoobies Reloaded" but his efforts were in vain so far. That happened while the 4th-Amigo promised you could depend on him in the future. Slogan of the day came from Henry who said: "At last Morschi discovered the hall effect."

06.03.2005: Congratulations to Tom & Tanja. You been quiet & courageous.

28th of February 2005: We want to point out, that on 18th of March 2005 all of us are heading for the one and only Mr. John Fogerty. His majesty is playing at Palladium, Cologne. So this year John is Rockin' All Over The World and stopping in Cologne which he never did before. We can't wait.

28th of Feburary 2005: With the courtesy of Stefan Schumacher & Suppi Huhn - can you imagine what Herbert Knebel and his gang is doing here? Well, they are signing the "Knebelvertrag". Second from the left is Suppi Huhn. In the end these guys would easily fit into the "Ragged Company".

22nd of February 2005: Watch out for asteroidnews is playing live on 12th of March 2005 in Cologne at a place called "Wundertuete" around 8 pm or so. If you want to join "The Ragged Company" on that evening try to get there in time.

Right after the show there's been a bar around the corner. That's the place this one was taken. Possibly Jan pulled the trigger.

Here you got the "Extended Ragged Company". Cin & Mahoni completed 'We 'r' Comin' playing a rough version of "Dead Flowers" in Llucmajor on that funny day. Why does that day never ever start from the beginning again?

This Live Act was taken by Mrs. A on 12th of February 2005. The incredible Phil & We 'r' Comin' - Mallorcas Rock 'n' Roll gang No. 1.

22nd of February 2005: Cin, Mahoni & Phil heading nowhere captured by Mrs. A last week.

18th of February 2005: We heard that Cin & Mahoni will join the big "Tohuwabohu" event around April/May. The grandfathers of "Big Bazoobies" including Josef & Werner will be back on stage. It's hard to believe.

15th of February 2005: Cin & Mahoni been on a trip to Mallorca. Find some nice photos here soon. You might see Phil at his best performance ever. Thanks to Nina, Phil & Marlon anyway. Special greetings via the web to Silvio, Pierro, Manolo, Jan, Marius & all the other friends. You been good to us (not to forget Annette) and in the end you are No. 1 Rock 'n' Roll gang in the world. By the way Pierro: Tickets for JF are still available.

15th of February 2005: asteroidnews will play live in Stommeln at a place called "Heubock". More information is following soon.

15th of February 2005: We Are All Alive - as you could see easily during the past days. Thanks Mrs. M for that lovely one.

28th of January 2005: Happy birthday Mr. Thomas Red. "The Ragged Company" and most of the asteroidnews members will hopefully see you tomorrow in Stommeln.

28th of January 2005: Last Friday asteroidnews played live at SimRockBar. We try to leave you some shots from that funny day. After the concert Cin & Mahoni co-founded "The Ragged Company". The task is performing rare visits without invitations and stressing the "I hope you won't see me" factor.

14th of January 2005: The asteroidnews site had more than 12.000 hits in the year 2004. Thanks for dropping by from time to time.

11th of January 2005: Looks like the sun is shining in 2005. Help is needed though by some friends as the Amigos Triangle featuring the 4th Amigo might touch the ground of Palma on 10th of February around the midday. Step aside.

05th of January 2005: Wanna see Cin playing live? Ok, he's playing every now and then. But wanna see him live on guitar? We remind you that asteroidnews is playing live at 21st of January at a place called SimRock Bar in Ehrenfeld. Watch out for a guy with a Gretsch guitar, dark sunglasses wearing a T-Shirt that says: "Since 2002: Helmut II." 

01st of January 2005: We wish all of you a Happy New Year 2005. May your wishes come true... 

30th of December 2004: We might hang around in Memphis tomorrow. And just by the way: Cin & Mahoni are planning to open up a new Measurement Office as jobs are rare elsewhere.

30th of December 2004: Last Tuesday Mr. Steinbrecher stopped by for a few drinks at Pulheims "Iguana" and met Morschi, Käsi ("The Big K"), Wilma, Josef, Johannes, Rufus T., Martin H., Cin & Mahoni. Most of them played together is various formations but that was really some years ago. Mick would have said "Ten Years Ago". We will find some old shots, so have a look under AsteroidHistory from time to time .  

13th of December 2004: Cin & Mahoni got into some kind of "Some Years Ago"-feeling as they attended the concert of a band called "The Beat Goes On" last Saturday. But infact they never heard songs like "Whiskey in the Jar" or even "Eve of Destruction" before live instead of some occasions on a wooden underground by the fireplace in somewhat around the 70ties. So this was amazing. Rufus T. been around too and Mr. LuRied played a perfect role as being Keith II. Here is a Van Morrison line (out of "Give me my Rapture Today") that describes it the best: "There are strange things happening every day...". If you want to participate try to stay close with us.

29th of November 2004: Let's party for the rest of the night: Asteroidnews is playing live on 21st of January in Ehrenfeld, SimRock Bar at 9 pm. We'd be glad to see some of you around.

17th of November 2004: Ritchie wasn't there in the end, but he won't mind 'cause it's only been Rock 'n' Roll. Yesterday we made it to Essen to listen to Dan & Friends. These guys obviously been in a good mood and had a lot of fun on stage. Sorry Dan, but Keith is our new god from now on.

22th of October 2004: Rufus T. will join the Beatles Revival Band tomorrow on guitar. Concert will take place downtown Cologne at a place called "Guerzenich". Some of us are around. We are eagerly waiting for their versions of 'Come Together' & (of course) 'Revolution'.

18th of October 2004: „The Big K.” performed well in Dormagen this weekend doing a cool Rhythm & Blues concert. 4th-Amigo, Thomas Red (the other Sax-Player of the “Big K.”, have a look under AsteroidHistory: he’s sitting in the back of Cin’s car), Cin & Mahoni afterwards had a few drinks in Stommeln. As a result 4th-Amigo might join “Will, Will & Jupp – Heizung & Sanitär” for the next weeks. We give you some more information soon. Anyway: This has got more musical impacts than seeing around Cin or Mahoni waving with a water-pump-pincer. Even “The Big K.” himself is involved in that project.

15th of October 2004: Dan & Friends 'r' coming. For example on 16th of November Dan is playing in Essen at a place called "Zeche Carl". Have a look at his homepage for more information. Youl'll find it under http://www.bairddan.com/index.html. Dan: Have a look around the audience that day. We'll be around.

07th of September 2004: Rumours say that the one and only "Henry" will join asteroidnews as a special guest on guitar. Asking him, Cin said: 'I cannot confirm this information but we're working at it.'

07th of September 2004: Next Friday there'll be a reunion concert of "Keck" in Muehlheim a.d.R featuring Suppi Huhn on Vocals & Keyboards. The band was originally founded 23 years ago and hasn't played for a long long time. Concert will take place in the center of Muehlheim at a place called "Victoria Park" at 7:30 pm.

07th of September 2004: Cin & Mahoni went to Bruehl on Friday watching and listening to "The (famous) Silvertones". Bandleader Helmut told them that next year there'll be a big party as The Silvertones celebrate their 10-years anniversary. So we hope to see Cin on Keyboard one more time with "The Silvertones" then. Anyway, it seemed that on Friday half of Bruehl been around somehow. Silvertones played until 1:30 am.

03rd of September 2004: Right from the three persons below: Happy birthday Jo! We may drop by tonight.

20th of August 2004: Chicken Records & Mahoni's "We Are All Alive" foundation proudly present a downloadable version of Mahoni's "We Are All Alive". It took a couple of years to finish this song. Once ready, it was Tina, Annette, Linus & Cin who were forced to hear a cruel version at Cin's birthday party in 2002. It doesn't sound like a rock'n'roll song, it's not a mellow song too. So what the hell is it? Anyway it is featuring Beate (once again) & Suppi on background vocals. Just go to AsteroidDownloads. You also will find another song there from our last Demo-CD.

19th of August 2004: We are still checking our archieves for our AsteroidHistory section. Found some new ones you might want to see. But we promise you we are coming back with a lot more of that stuff.

18th of August 2004: Tom dropped by our rehearsal sessions joining us on Bass for one day. Said Mr. Fender: "I love to see that guy playing one of my guitars. Tom, you got some DL-news for us today?"

10th of August 2004: Tonio who? Well he been back on stage as we found the following message on the web: "Who better to drag Tonio out of semi-retirement than the band with whom he made his professional debut? On Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, Tonio appeared as a special guest of The Crickets. He and Peter Case performed their version of "Not Fade Away," which appears on the new Crickets release, The Crickets and Their Buddies. It may not sound like much, but it was Tonio on stage." Tonio! What the hell is a "semi-retirement"?

9th of August 2004: We are trying a Wallflowers "God Don't Make Lonely Girls"-Version and while working hard, we still try to understand the meaning of the words. Once on stage we might know it.

9th of August 2004: This is Steven White's baby. Are you able to read it? That Harley's a "Snake". In fact we see Steven back on stage soon, as he's in rehearsal sessions with Holger K. on giutar and a couple for some reason they call "Cindy & Bert".

06th of August 2004: FJ detected the link that represents sort of the "Game to the Band" (German: Das Spiel zur Band). Go for a run at www.wagenschenke.ch.

02nd of August 2004: Rufus T. & Cin  are now experts in pigeon breeding.

13th of July 2004: The scene below will not take place this weekend as Cin & Mrs. B, Rufus T. & a couple of other boys and girls are heading for the real big Rhythm 'n' Blues Festival in Peer, Belgium. In 2004 among others there are Bonnie Raitt, Tony Joe White & Sonny Landreth around. As far as Dan cancelled his German tour this year he might attend there performing a surprise attack. If so we will tell him, asteroidnews still needs a manager. By the way we found an interesting link to 'Howdy M'am'-Dan. Just follow: http://www.bairddan.com/index.html.   

Picture of Cin & Mahoni was drawn by Beatrix von Velsen in 2003.

9th of July 2004: Somebody told us that during his career Mr. Lu Ried even played guitar along with German Rock 'n' Roller Wolfgang Petry a couple of times. He appeared on the album "Manche mögen's heiss" which means somethink like "Someone like it hot". Asking Mr. Ried he told us it had been real German mindblowing, drink & stumble, falldown & hangover music. It is another strange story that former asteroidnews member Rufus T. played harp on the same album. So this just for information reasons. Find a picture of young Mr. Lu Ried & a sweating Phil Dalton by the way unter AsteroidHistory. 

09th of July 2004: Surprise: Cin & Mrs. B. took off for Mallorca once again just heading for the sun. A couple of days before Cin has been on stage together with "The Big K." in Stommeln. As far as the Reloaded Guys played there too it felt like a journey through the past, seeing all the "Stars of Canal Edge" around. All in all it was a wonderful concert.  

02nd of July 2004: We are proud that Mr. Lu Ried has joined asteroidnews on Lead Guitar. Mr. Lu Ried is into the music business since ever. He started his career in a strange place called “Dancing”, Bettmeralp, Switzerland playing bass with them local heroes. It must have been in 1978. Though it is nearly unbelievable Mahoni has been in the audience that day. Mr. Lu Ried been a band member among others of famous “Meals on Wheels”. Besides, we wonder whether they still exist. In 1980 he and Mahoni performed a rough version of Neil Young’s “Out on the Weekend” during a concert of “Meals on Wheels” in Pulheim. We might find some historical pictures somewhere and we will present them under AsteroidHistory. Have a look from time to time.

02nd of July 2004: This was taken after our last rehearsal session on 30th of June 2004. As being lead guitarist Mr. Lu Ried will be "The Heart of asteroidnews"

02nd of July 2004: Phil was there!!!!!! Maybe there will be a chance to do some double concerts together with “We ‘r’ Coming” in December 2004 around Cologne. On 18th of June Phil, Cin & Mahoni went watching “Bazzobies Reloaded” in Auweiler and afterwards celebrated their reunion together with some of the “Reloaded” guys in Stommeln.

02nd of July 2004: Picture was taken on 11th of June 2004 in Muehlheim a.d.R. The 4th-Amigo is playing Sax along Mahoni’s “Deep Sky”. Later that day he debuted on vocals which he thought he’d never would. Poor 4th-Amigo this time had to be forced in heading for new worlds.

02nd of July 2004: This was taken on 11th of June 2004 at the Chicken International Music Studios, Muehlheim a. d. R. Mahoni is working together with Suppi Huhn, Manager of Chicken International Records, all the way since 1995. Right now they are in negotiations whether Mahoni’s still to be founded “We Are All Alive” record label can be a part of Cicken International Records.

14th of June 2004: We're looking forward next weekend as Phil's is heading for Cologne. Let's see if there are some news from Mallorca.

14th of June 2004: Last Friday, the 4th Amigo & Mahoni went to Muehlheim a.d. Ruhr for a few recording works. Suppi Huhn, CEO of Chicken Records, was overwhelmed hearing the 4th Amigo playing Saxophon. Said Suppi: "This guy seems to be a real musician as far as I can see." Meanwhile Cin went on stage together with his old "Big Bazoobies"-friends in Stommeln on Saturday. See if we can get some live shots.  

07th of June 2004: "Don't take me to the Blue Room!" Cin said, when meeting Dr. Joerg Roellinger on Friday. Mr. Roellinger was having his 100-year-familiy-tradition celebratation of him and his parents being dentists. It seems as if Cin is sort of treated in the "Blue Room" when attending Doc Roellinger for teeth control reasons. The 4th-Amigo, Cin, Linus, Mahoni & a couple of friends were around and the evening went on as ever before. We see Joerg on stage somewhen as he is guitarist of the Bazoobies Reloaded. "Teeth Reloaded" would have been good too, isn't it?

07th of June 2004: Welcome to the World Wide Web. The Reloaded-Guys are online!! Here is the link: www.bazoobies-reloaded.de. You find a historical photo of some of the old Big Bazoobies members under AsteroidHistory. You'll be missing especially Hans-Georg and Kaesi there though.

24th of May 2004: asteroidnews will do a concert at a place called "Surprise Packet" (German: "Wundertüte" ha ha) right in the city of Cologne possibly around the "End of September" 2004. We'll keep you informed... 

24th of May 2004: There's a new asteroidnews unplugged concert taking place at 24th of June 2004 in Brauweiler. Let's see who's around there. We'll catch it all on video again anyway. We'll be back with more information soon.

17th of May 2004: Picture below says: "They 'r' all alive too" in Llucmajor, Mallorca.

Phil & friends last week in Llucmajor.

14th of May 2004: Lui (Lutz Riedel) dropped by our rehearsal sessions completing asteroidnews on guitar once again for that day. He'll be in Palma next week and we advised him to make a stop in Llucmajor just to see who's around there. Meanwhile Cin, Linus & Mahoni suffered heavily from a "we know a bar where we won't get carded"-evening.

06th of May 2004: There's a new asteroidnews-Unplugged concert taking place in June. We'll keep you informed about details.

06th of May 2004: We installed an AsteroidDownload section which is still under construction though. We will place especially our demo songs there but too, we will place there a few mpeg-files of Mahoni's long gone solo projects.

03rd of May 2004: We're hoping we're able to rebuild the North-West axis of Cologne, but are not quite sure so far. We'll be back with this matter soon. Anyway, if you want to meet us: we are in Attendorn next Saturday ;-).

02nd of April 2004: Martin Hark ("Dr. Koma") dropped by our rehearsal session. He sang along "American Love Affair". We remember he was the first that came along with Tonio K's "Western Funky Civilisation". And that was a time, we had never heard of a guy called "Tonio K". Tonio who?

02nd of April 2004: We're still looking back in amusement. We wonder whether we see this guy on TV sometime. Try to join us, when we are around. We might attend the real big Udo Huhn concert tonight. Rumours say, he's back in town and still alive.

26th of March 2004: Happy birthday, 'Sister of God'.

24th of March 2004: Rufus T. left asteroidnews today due to various reasons. We see him around somewhere though. Right now, we’re looking for a substitute on guitar. We’ll be back with information soon.

20th of March 2004: Celebrating our 1st birthday of the asteroidnews website. We had over 10.000 hits within the first year and we hope you keep on visiting us from time to time.

19th of March 2004: A 100-foot-diameter asteroid passed close but harmlessly by Earth yesterday. The asteroid passed about 26,500 miles above the southern Atlantic Ocean. Astronomers had to scramble to observe the asteroid named 2004 FH because it was only discovered late Monday during a survey by two telescopes in New Mexico.  

19th of March 2004: Cin & Rufus T. went on a skiing trip to Austria. Rumors say that Rufus T. made it downhill a so called "idiot hill" ;-) without loosing his sun glasses. We are deeply impressed.

19th of March 2004: Mahoni recorded "Deep Sky", a song he wrote a couple of years ago. The song is a tribute to all people who are into watching foreign galaxies, suns, stars, asteroids, and so on. Recording works were done by Suppi Huhn at the Chicken Records Music Studios in Muelheim. It is still not finished yet, but as soon as it is finished, we leave a downloadable version on this site. Doesn't sound like pure Rock'n' Roll though.

 19th of March 2004: Rufus T. is proudly looking at Ben, a possible new asteroidnews member in the year 2024. Tanja made this picture on the 22nd of February 2004 in Stommeln.

26th of February 2004: Cin, Bea & the 4th Amigo stood strong 'til 12pm on Tuesday celebrating last carnival day in Stommeln near Cologne. More information about what happened the days before is following soon.   

26th of February 2004: Here's a link to a (quality stripped down) mpeg-audio file from our recording session. Just download: www.asteroidnews.de/crossroads.mp3. It's an 3,2 Mb-file. The song was written by Mickey Jupp.

17th of February 2004: We met a few friends like Josef, Carmen, Martin, Käsi, Bärbel, Mlody & his wife, Annette, Tina, Petra but celebrated especially Thomas Roth when he proudly entered the town hall in Stommeln last Saturday. From asteroidnews Rufus T., Jones, Cin & Mahoni were around.

12th of February 2004: We're still preparing an audio-file for download purposes. As you can see beneath, Cin & Mahoni are hard-working man. Give us a little patience...

12th of February 2004: We will cancel the Flash-Intro of our website in the very near future. For the rest of the period we changed it a bit in memory of Warren Zevon who died in September 2003. He reminded people to "Party for the Rest of the Night". It could have been he wrote that song especially for asteroidnews somehow.

10th of February 2004: Last Friday we captured the "Three Amigos" in the end. Here are Heino, Clint Eastwood & 'The Devil's Right Hand'. They were just posing for a local photographer. In fact, they joined the event on their own risk.

06th of February 2004: There's a big party going on tonight in Pulheim. Rumors say that Cin, Mahoni & Rufus T. will be around. If so, they will be hard to find because they might be dressed up. Some even say Cin will look like a guy called Heino.

23rd of January 2004: Happy birthday Tom! See you tonight.

15th of January 2004: Through a hidden hint we finally found Phil’s new pages on the web. Congratulations Phil, it’s an impressing, it’s a wonderful site. Find it out by going to www.philwo.com.

15th of January 2004: We are happy that our good old friend Bernie Pub joined us on stage on Dec 23rd. Please know that some also call him “The 4th Amigo”. Watch out for our next concert coming soon. You might see Bernie Pub again joining us on saxophone. You can reach him via his new special mail address: 4th-amigo@asteroidnews.de by the way. Find some live shots from our Christmas concert under AsteroidLive and lookout for some of the “Kommunengirls”. As you can even see somewhere, it’s all been caught on video.

11th of December 2003: It is a Mexican tradition, that on the 23rd of December the annual Noche de los Rábanos takes place. This is a festive time when booths are set up along the length and breadth of the zócalo. We honestly promise to do the huapango-dance that day and might play a song called 'Mexican Divorce'. Let’s start with a few words written by Ry Cooder: “Down below El Paso lies Juarez - Mexico is different, like a travel folder says - Cross the Rio Grande and you will find - An old adobe house - Where you leave your past behind - One day married, next day free - Broken hearts for you and me - Takes no time, for you to get - A Mexican divorce.” During the rehearsal time we had some difficulties not to crash with our hats. Too, we had only four of them so Linus was pressured to play the role as the photographer.

“The Amigos Triangle” – Cin, Mahoni & Rufus T. – is accompanied by Mex Jones, who is the master of the huapango since the help bells of Alamo were ringing.

24th of November 2003: Last Friday Cin, Mahoni & Rufus T. accompanied by Mrs B. & Mrs. A2 went to a place called “Die hängenden Gärten von Ehrenfeld”. Mahoni purely by chance met a couple of friends asking them what they are doing there. One of them, named Christian, said something like: “Welcome Mahoni, have a drink with us. We just arrived from a so called drinking experiment.” Said Mahoni: “A what? But ok, you know, among other things asteroidnews is kind of a drinking experiment, too!” It turned out to be a funny evening. It seems as if somehow we are something like the operators of a ‘What-Happens-Next?-Machine’.

21st of November 2003: Rumours say that a Spanish-German Rock ‘n’ Roll hero accompanied by an “Italian Shoes” wearing Italian is heading for Cologne. We’ll keep you informed.

21st of November 2003: Watch out for the big “asteroidnews unplugged” event taking place at the 23rd of December 2003 somewhere around in Pulheim. There will be a small entrance fee but in exchange, a funny evening is guaranteed. Maybe there will be some guest stars from the local scene attending that happening. Though Steven White may be in Hamburg that day…

21st of November 2003: „Never pass this guy a guitar!“ Rufus T. yelled, when listening to the incredible Sonny Landreth. Sonny and his “Boss” John Hiatt played in Cologne last Monday. Cin and Rufus T. joined the audience and were deeply impressed by the performance of Sonny. Said Rufus T.: “I never knew, you could play a guitar like he did. Sonny is unbelievable.”

07th of November 2003: Find some live shots from our concert at the "Rock-Inn" in Dormagen by going to AsteroidLive. Thanks to the guys from the "Rock-Inn" for having a funny evening. They truely celebrated a "Halloween" and we are proud having participated on that 31st of October 2003.

They had bid spiders, chains, thrilling thunder and some ghosts even on stage. If you got time to spend go and visit the "Rock-Inn".

24th of October 2003: Prepare for some good old Rock 'n' Roll as asteroidnews is playing live at a Halloweenparty next Friday. Don't mind if everyone will be a little confused on stage and elsewhere. It's part of the plan. Have a look at the Car history of asteroidnews in the meantime. You'll find the relating pictures by pressing the AsteroidHistory button.

16th of October 2003: En último lugar viernes que nosotros tocamos al S'Entorn en Llucmajor durante el segundo tiempo, pero la primera vez con un invitado muy especial. El gran Cincinnati Didi de la Banda de Rock&Roll de Colonia Nr.1 "Asteroidnews" reemplazó Jan que estaba en Bélgica en ese momento, con su Boogie Woogie Piano muy especial. Yo puedo recordar que todos nosotros nos divertíamos la gran, pero yo no puedo recordar lo que pasó después del último Jack Daniel's!!!!! Gracias Cin!     -     If you want to read a translation simply go to http://www.geocities.com/we_r_comin/News.html.

13th of October 2003: Try the AsteroidHistory button and (a) find a picture of the incredible 4th Amigo and (b) have a look what Dan wrote for Cin calling him Cyn though.

05th of October 2003: Sorry for talking in miracles, but from now on we should call him "The 4th Amigo". In fact he's a god. We place a link to his page, but going there, sorry again, you will not understand the meaning of this message.  

02nd of October 2003: asteroidnews is playing live on 31st of October 2003. More information is following soon.

02nd of October 2003: "Goodbye Sinnersdorf, I'm leaving...". Cin & Bea are taking off next Monday heading for Llucmajor, Mallorca. Watch out for turbulences and have a good time.

29st of August 2003: We do suffer from a serious infection, 'cause we got a rock 'n' roll connection. ;-) Cin & Mahoni will join the audience in tonights concert watching 'Jumpin' Jonny Sansone' playing together with The Swamptones. Give us some AsteroidSwamp!

21st of August 2003: Proud to present a shot from the last rehearsal session. Don't you think, you're much too old for all this, guys?

"The Hearing Defect Guitar Section" of asteroidnews: Cin & Mr. Rufus T.

21st of August 2003: Finally finished works on our Demo-CD. We now plan to start playing live first time officially in November 2003.

This is the cover of our new Demo- CD. It contains five tracks from the last recording session. The songs were recorded live.

20th of August: The asteroidnews-site had a record tracking over 1100 hits in July 2003. We are very pleased with that and hope you furthermore enjoy visiting us on the web. If you like to, please press the AsteroidHistory button and see Cin learning guitar from his Grandma ;-).

15th of August 2003: Cin & Mahoni went to a place called "Parkhaus", Duisburg watching the incredible Dan Baird. He performed a few Rock 'n' Roll songs for people with a hearing defect. Thanks Dan, for the songs you wrote for us and please, please keep on rocking.

15th of August 2003, a historical date, you take a look at "The Heart of Georgia Satellites".

10th of August 2003: Coming soon: a downloadable song in an mp3-format from our recording works. Details about ordering our new demo-cd are following too. 

04th of August 2003: We finished our recording works at the db-music studios on Saturday morning at 2am. Enjoy the picture showing Linus, Cin & Jones singing about "Robert Johnson & Elmore James". Looks like Linus does this everyday, but in fact it was his first time ever.

04th of August 2003: Rufus has joined asteroidnews as a new guitarist in a final decision last Friday. In real life his name starts with a "G". Photographies of him are following soon.

29th of July 2003: Wish we had some better news: Speedo has resigned as a guitarist of asteroidnews due to a simple lack of time. He still stays to be one of us and once there he will join us on stage again.

28th of July 2003: Mahoni and his witness F-J saw a fantastic 4:1 of Fenerbahce in Essen on Sunday. Fener rules!

24th of July 2003: Happy birthday Phil. Greetings to "Hot Summer Island", we're sad not to be there.

Watching girls passing by - it ain't the latest thing. (Cin&Phil, Mallorca 1999)

14th of July 2003: Cin & Mahoni met the CEO of the db-music studios, Mr. Dennis Brochhausen in Dormagen. Mr. Brochhausen will do some recording works for asteroidnews at the end of July. Said Mr. Brochhausen: "I appreciate having these guys around in our music studios in Dormagen. It has always been a lot of fun to work with Cin, Mahoni and all the others." Cin stated: "We are looking forward to work with Mr. Brochhausen. He got years of experience, even worked a long time for Dierks Studios, Stommeln." Said Mahoni: "The first time I met Dennis was in 1984. He is into the music business since about that time. Guido, Cin and me in fact know his whole family. Let me just mention the "Al&the Capones"-times in 1984/85 for example. I like Dennis and I guess he doesn't hate me." For more information about the db-music studios just go to www.db-musik.de.

4th of July 2003, Cologne, Kaschaemm: Mahoni made a tremendous 4 of 4 in Pool Billard leaving a depressed Cin shaking his head. Again, Cin said time for a revenge is coming soon. 

30th of June 2003: Fortune favours the brave, Cin! He and Silvertones' Michael went for a ride on a Ferris wheel on Sunday. They tried to see Cologne from the top. Cin was suffering from a hard night at Rapha's summer party. After having a "few" drinks he tried to sleep on the table but, as he guessed, Annika send him a world-class snorer just for kidding reasons. Cin said time for a revenge is coming soon.

25th of June 2003: Went to Speedo's 'Country Home' last Saturday meeting a few old folks from a long gone time. Seeing Speedo's brass band with Speedo on bass and Maria on percussions was pure fun. We relaxed watching them girls and boys playing while the sun was shining bright and the drinks were icy cold. But by the way: We all missed Cin!

11th of June 2003: Now, just to keep you informed: Tom joined "The Big Bazoobies Reloaded". Three cheers to the unforeseen. Or shall we say: Better late than never?

11th of June 2003: Celebrated a cool Mallorca-Reunion meeting Phil at Guido's place. Later on Guido's guitar&harps were tested with them guys singing few songs together. That is what we're here for. Now, from the left: Cin, Mahoni, Phil & Guido.

The picture was taken at 9th of June 2003.

26th of May 2003: Tom & Tanja heard the call of the wild facing some severe wild boar attack in Spain. They made their way home in the end and recovered having a few beers with Cin & Mahoni on Saturday at some well known place in Cologne. Now, rumors say that Tom will join the "Big Bazoobies Reloaded". Go ahead Tom and give us some (asteroid) news.

11th of May 2003: What a party on Friday watching Cin's "The Silvertones" in Cologne's so called Kaschaemm. Cin played the "A1-Blues" while Mahoni & Linus met a few friends like Tina, Annette, Rapha, Julie & Guido and others. Now, there are a few things to come, so watch out. For example please note 31st of May as the yearly happening "Countryfest" will see some of us around in Esch. It all turns out to be "Real Live Bleeding Fingers" (a tribute to Guido). 

2nd of May 2003: Had some fun at Mlodys party yesterday. We even went on stage and played "The Boys are Back in Town" this time with Guido playing guitar. People just couldn't believe it and shaked their heads, but Mahoni was playing a brilliant organ while Cin singing "Believer". After all, we are still on the attacking side.

14th of April 2003: Had our first Four Roses on Friday after all this years, but were missing "Jupp Schmitz", our treasurer.

04th of April 2003: Came up with a few songs at yesterdays blues session at Monheimer Hof. People liked it but said that our sunglasses were awful and ugly. Well that was a desperate try to look like Hightower & Teckleberry. Ok, we failed so far. We might use other ones next time. A little reunion happened as Speedo met some old folks from "Phil & the Flash". And by the way: Phil wrote a message that he's coming to Cologne next Friday. Anybody out there to attend that kind of a reunion?

03rd of April 2003: We might try a Dixie Beauxderaunt version if it's not bothering Dan.

24th of March 2003: If you want to meet us, we might be in Memphis on Friday ;-).

20th of March 2003: A ski-accident can really be painful.