26th of February 2012: One of the highlights of this years carninal events. Quicktime player required: www.asteroidnews.de/img_0163.mov.
 15th of February 2012: We saw the guys three times in 2011 and as we told Keith the other night everytime we take woman along to the concerts afterwards they are bigger fans than we are. Eagerly looking forward to what happens this year.
 03rd of February 2012: Just released been Hillbilly Deluxe new Single Blacktop Highway containing three brand new songs written by Rufus T. "Blacktop Highway", "More Bang For The Buck" & "Strong Like A Stallion". That's country music at it's best.
03rd of February 2012: Prepare for Aetze Bunne Linse playing LIVE EM FITSCH, Sinnersdorf, 10th of February 2012. Come to see all Border Channel Stars joining the stage and look out for some surprising turn of events.
 13th of January: Sorry, but in the meantime we been....
 14th of October 2011: Asteroidnews card Mahoni shall be an ad for the upcoming events: Ragged Company is playing live next Wednesday, 19th of October 2011, 8:30pm downtown Cologne at a club called "Liebelein" em Veedel, An der Eiche 5. 29th of October sees the guys entering the stage in Sinnersdorf. Address is following. This card been done and sent in by Franzi Becker. A million thanks...
 23rd of September 2011: The guy on the very left is a busy musician though long time not heard nothing from him. Tom Boie on Upright Bass is on the road with the fantastic "Rocking Maniacs", a band doing music from the 50tees. Check out www.rockingmaniacs.de for more information especially but not limited to upcoming live events and other stuff. The above one is from Rheinbach Classics 2011. Keep on rocking Tom!
23rd of September 2011: Cin & Mahoni will appear as "The Deleted" live on stage on Sunday 9th of October 2011, 10:30 am, Frauencafe Pulheim, Venloer Str. You might drop by for breakfast & music!?
23rd of September 2011: Next gig of the Ragged Company will take place on Thursday, 6th at Kran 3, Pulheim, 8 pm.
23rd of September 2011: (19 von 27) "It takes two woman to do it and two men to have fun." (unbekannt)
 19th of September 2011: Just to let you know, we're back from holiday...
 05th of September 2011: To be seen live on stage Cin & Mahoni as part of The Ragged Company. The guys will appear live on stage next Thursday at Kran 3 Pulheim, beginning is 8:00 pm, entrance is free. There are more concerts of The Ragged Company still to come at Kran 3, we'll be back with dates soon. Looking for some live music on Thursday? Drop by.
05th of September 2011: (18 von 27): "Der Sommer war kurz, er fiel auf einen Mittwoch." (Guido)
17th of August 2011: (17 von 27): "Äußere Kanalstraße beim McDonalds." (Didi)
04th of August 2011: (16 von 27): "Ich bin jetzt komplett." (Guido, ungefähr im Jahr 2002)
 29th of July 2011: Here's a one from Pulheim Stadtfest last weekend. It was taken about 4pm and what followed has been a long night for Cin & Mahoni. Now let's kiss this autuum like July a goodbye, we better prepare for what's coming up...
 21st of July 2011: Franzi obviousely got some more stuff to deliver as she constructed this one. It continues our deck of cards series. We'll come back with a lot more of this, for now a million thanks to Franzi Becker.
21st of July 2011: (15 von 27): "Alles, was schneller ist als Gehen, fahre ich mit dem Motorrad." (Guido Todt)
14th of July 2011: <Sorry, had to remove this one due to a readers request> How do you fancy this one? It's been sent in by Franzi Becker aud shows what you see right there. Special thanks Franzi, got some more of this stuff?
 11th of July 2011: Well Folks, we finally did it in the end. Cin, Linus & Mahoni went through 5 Km running yesterday and it's been kind of a victory celebration especially at the beginning not so much towards the end. This one was taken right before the start. We could have present to you a one after the finish, it's been a little washy though, therefore we took this one. If you want to congratulate us find us playing live at Pulheim's Stadtfest next Saturday, 16th. The Ragged Company will appeare on stage at 2 pm. We'll stay on the attacking side, that's for sure.
08. Juli 2011: Uns ist bewusst, dass die Verwendung der deutschen Sprache hier zu einer gewissen Verwirrung führt. Allerdings hat uns die Zitatenreihe derart gut gefallen, dass wir uns dazu entschlossen haben, weitere 14 Zitate von Zeit zu Zeit hier einfließen zu lassen. Diese werden nicht mehr in der Stringenz und Schnelligkeit erfolgen, aber wie gesagt, von Zeit zu Zeit eben schon. Beginnen wollen wir damit allerdings direkt heute:
08. Juli 2011 (14 von 27): "Am Arsch 'n Tröötchen." (Therese Jaeger)
08th of July 2011: Here's a little tribute to Hillbilly Deluxe and Mr. Rufus T. The guys are getting ready for taking off to Lativa tomorrow morning doing a few concerts over there. It seems as if Neil Young wrote this song especially for Mr. Rufus T.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv_C9354OXg. Keep in mind this one is performed including Waylon Jennings & Rufus Thibodeaux. You can hear Neil saying: "All right Rufus, kick it off." at the very beginning by the way. Have fun.
 01st of July 2011: While eagerly waiting for this guy to get back on the scene, we heard rumors that Big K. is planning a new punk rock project. They say that Bernhard Mettendorf will be seen on drums and Linus will do bass guitar. Mahoni's own created undercover name for this project is "The Knockers Addicts". It'll be worth while to see and listen we guess.
01.07.2011: Zum Abschluss unserer kleinen Serie noch dieses (13 von 13): Tu was Du willst, aber tu es nicht mit Joko Jaeger!" (Susi)
 30.06.2011: Noch keine Pläne für den kommenden Samstag abend? Die "Rough Riders" werden unter ihrem Cover Namen "Hillbilly Deluxe" live on stage erwartet, und zwar in Geyen, Feuerwehrfest, 8pm. Der Eintritt ist frei, die Getränke sind kühl, das Wetter wird gut und die Hüte werden groß sein.
30th of June 2011: (12 von 13) "Und wer beim Kehrwagen jetzt noch Kamelle ruft, der kann sich beim Dr. Schneider gegenüber direkt einen Termin abholen." (Hans-Georg)
26.06.2011: (11 von 13): "Put it in the coffeekess." (Thomas)
26.06.2011: (10 von 13): "Und wenn Du jemals Probleme haben solltest mein Sohn, dann denke dran: Komm nicht damit zu mir!" (Klaus)
24.06.2011: (9 von 13): "Fasaaan!!! Agrgzgbktpfssfsgrpfts" (Käsi)
24.06.2011: (8 von 13): "Dunn alt ens ene Kranz." (Horst)
21.06.2011: (7 von 13) "Ich brauche jetzt dringend die neutrale Ausgleichsfrau." (Didi)
21.06.2011: (6 von 13) "Endlich normale Leute!" (Joko beim Betreten des Brünnchens)
20.06.2011: (5 von 13) Mac: "Hallo Stommeln!" Stommeln: "Hallo Mac!"
19.06.2011: (4 von 13) "Parkt der Guido im Biergarten?" (Linus)
17.06.2011: Auf der Seite www.neilyoung.com gibt es ein Youtube Video, in welchem Neil über Country Music und seine alten Weggefährten Ben Keith, Tim Drummond, Carl Himmel usf. spricht. Sehr beachtlich!
17.06.2011: (3 von 13) "Ich habe ein gutes Gefühl." (Ento).
16.06.2011: (2 von 13) "Zimbo, wir müssen sparen!" (Didi).
15.06.2011: (1 von 13) "Guten Appetit" (Guido).
15.06.2011: Nun, verbunden mit dem Hinweis, dass Ätze Bunne Linse am Samstag, den 18.06.2011 gegen halb drei nachmittags auf dem Brunnenfest einen Auftritt absolvieren wird und alle herzlich eingeladen sind, teilen wir mit, dass die asteroidnews-Seite für kurze Zeit auf die deutsche Sprache wechseln muss. Uns hat die "Who's D'ad?" Serie sehr gut gefallen. Daher starten wir ab heute eine neue Serie in 13 Teilen, und zwar geht es um Zitate. Zitate, welche für alle Zeiten in Erinnerung verbleiben. Jedenfalls uns...
10th of June 2011: Big K. is performing a live gig in Erftstadt on Sunday 12th this weekend. Check out their website for more information.
 10th of June 2011: Thanks to the deliverer of the old "Who's D'ad" material. It's been a pleasure...
 09th of June 2011: We recognize a keyboard reflecting on the left side of the glasses. Asking Who's D'ad? we come to end our little way back tour and we present to you tomorrow where we got the material from.
 08th of June 2011: Well, this haircut looks impressive. Long live the eightees.
 07th of June 2011: Who's D'ad comes along with this one from Pirates of the Carribean. But who's d'ad?
 06th of June 2011: "Twentyfour - two and a half cans" been carried by whom?
 05th of June 2011: Today, our new little serial starts off and it's called "Who's D'ad?" You know this guy? Come back we got some more to come...
05th of June 2011: Here are two more live events to have in mind. On 2nd of July Hillbilly Deluxe is playing live at Feuerwehrfest in Pulheim-Geyen, 8pm. On 9th of July Groovin Stew enteres the stage in Stommeln, Schauff, 8pm. Entrance is free, beer is cold & joy is guaranteed.
28th of May 2011: See ya all 1st of October in Kerkrade, Rock Temple, 8pm. The guys are back in europe.
 27th of May 2011: Here's the first official add for this years spring concert of Aetze Bunne Linse. Guys will appear live on stage at Sinnersdorf's Brunnenfest on June, 18th, 2011. Beginning is 3pm. All Border Channel stars will be around and will invent some real new carnival outfit. Besides, this one is for a soda shop in Dorfgastein as well as for Dr. Roellinger senior. Whatever happened god only knows...
 21st of May2011: We're proud to announce the 313th-event. Cin, Mahoni & friends attending Brauweiler Abteilauf performing a 5 kilometers running if they'll getting through. Don't miss this event, it starts off 10th of July 2011, 11:30am in Brauweiler. If you even want to join us give your shoes a shine, we'd be glad. For more information go to http://www.abteilauf-brauweiler.de/ausschreibung.php.
 16th of May 2011: Here's another shot from the phantastic Andreas Rudloff, catching us live at Kran 3 two weeks ago. It seems as if Ragged Company is appearing there again on Thursday 2nd, 8pm but this isn't confirmed yet. We are coming along with thrilling news in the next couple of days, so drop by again. In the meantime follow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJQ67bYZEPU.
16th of May 2011: Big K is back from Dover. After all it's been a great success as the guys droped some pure Rhythm&Blues over England. Have a look at that one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y03_lAAzItE. Here's an interview with Cin right before the concert started explaining all that's of importance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTeIYU0_pOQ.
 26th of April 2011: To be seen on Thursday, 28th, Pulheim, live at Kran 3, 8 pm, Linus & friends.
16th of April 2011: Here for all of us http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6teJ149Adk. Have fun...
 15th of April 2011: Here comes first official ad for Ragged Company concert on 28th of April 2011, Kran 3, Pulheim. Beginning is 8pm, entrance is free. Concert of "The Deleted" been postponed instead. Painting works been done by Maike Jecke. Well done, Maike! Linus can be identified.
 09th of April 2011: We proudly present: "The Shanty Heros" who did a brilliant version of "Junge komm bald wieder" last weekend.
03rd of April 2011: Thursday, 28th of April 2011 will see Cin & Mahoni's THE DELETED live on stage in Pulheim, Kran 3. Beginning is 8 pm, entrance is free.
03rd of April 2011: Friday, 29th of April 2011 will see The Beat Goes On live on stage in Auweiler, Festzelt auf dem Dorfanger. Beginning is 7 pm, entrance is 5 €. Please find more information under www.the-beat-goes-on.info.
 18th of March 2011: We had to say goodbye to this years carnivals season but we'd be pleased to meet you all next year. Nevertheless new music events are coming up. Next one on stage is Hillbilly Deluxe. On Friday 25th of March the guys can be seen at a club called "Session", Gerhard-von-Are Str. 4 in Bonn. Beginning is 9pm. Above picture been shot by leader of Hillbilly Deluxe Mr. Rufus T. himself. If you wanna shake his hand, next Friday you can meet him in Bonn!
18th of March 2011: Here's a little video of the Alexius Corner Band playing live the first time in Bruehl last week. Have fun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMkICyHC6co.
 03rd of March 2011: This years carnivals session been opened by Cin, Anke & Mahoni - picture taken and copyright by Michael Pallgen - Thomas Red, Tina, Carmen & Josef. Have a good time and see you all on Sunday, 6th in Stommeln, Nettegasse and Monday 7th, Sinnersdorf, Koelner Str. Meet the whole bunch of Border Channel girls & guys, among others Rufus T., Big K., Mlody, Josef, Thomas Red, Linus, Mr. LuRied, Chris, Mr. Jones and many more. Aetze Bunne Linse - dat sinse!
2nd of March 2011: First live concert of Alexius Corner, seeing Big K. on bass, KayEm Marner on drums, Cincinnati on Keybord & Vocals and Mr. Rufus T. on Guitar, Harp & Vocals will take place at Beat Open session in Brühl, Gasthof Krayer on 10th of March 2011, 8pm, entrance free. Above picture is the official ad for a blues night ride with ALEXIUS CORNER!!
02nd of March 2011: Gig events of Groovin' Stew can be found following www.groovinstew.blogspot.com. A very nice site! The guys are rocking Topos, Leverkusen upcoming Saturday. For more details just click link.
02nd of March 2011: Big K. & the Solid Senders are heading Dover for a live concert this spring one more time.
02nd of March 2011: Hillbilly Deluxe will do a live gig in Riga (!) this summer.
 04th of February 2011: Correction! "Songs from the Floor" concert of Cin & Mahoni is on Sunday 13th, 10:30 am at Cafe F Pulheim. Shot is from Andreas Rudloff, the one and only. Remember www.rumpelbox.de.
04th of February 2011: Nominated for the German Country Award is nobody less than Hillbilly Deluxe. For voting follow http://www.deutscher-countrypreis.de/html/voting.html.
04th of February 2011: Fancy this one a lot http://www.monkeylog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/obesity_cancer_ss_fat_guy_in_a_boat.jpg.
 29th of January 2011: Cin & Mahoni will do a "Songs from the Floor" unplugged concert on February, 12th 2011 in Pulheim, Frauencafe, Venloer Str. Beginning is 10:30 am. Beware it's a Sunday morning so get out of bed and drop by.
 18th of January 2011: A todos les llega su momento de gloria.
 08th of January 2011: Stole this one from Phil Wollf's Facebook appearance. It shows The Familiy italian style. We'r'comin is still playing at Jazz Vouyeur Club in Palma, Mallorca, from time to time so once you're over there watch out for them guys...
08th of January 2011: While Big K. & the Solid Senders start off their year playing at a private party in Sinnersdorf tonight, The Ragged Company again will appear live at German Red Cross event 21st of January 2011. Here are the Solid Senders from November last year in London they call it a silhouette kind of thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raZZU3Ot5lo.
 1st of January 2011: Cin, Mahoni & Rufus T. as well as the rest of Border Channel Country wish you all a Happy New Year 2011. Here comes another year of music. And don't forget the fun!
24th of December 2010: Past is gone, future's a miracle and presence is a gift. Wish you all a merry christmas out there!
 13th of December 2010: Here's one to warm you up a little bit as weather stays icy cold in December. Mr. LuRied swinging on Banjo at Ragged Company's gig in Essen this summer on a real sunny day. The guys will be back there in September 2011. Although christmas concert of Ragged Company has been cancelled, we'll have some internal parties called Pulheim Christmas Open. See us around at the usual places...
 06th of December 2010: Here's a little ad which might be interesting for you out there. Once you havn't got any plans for 17th of December 2010 drop by Mister Saxman's christmas show. Holy sax is played by god himself and watch out for interesting guests entering the stage.
01st of December 2010: Since a couple of weeks there are rumors around Morschi & 4th Amigo going to leave Big K. & the Solid Senders. Seems as if things getting real. We'll be back with more information soon...
01st of December 2010: Here comes a special link to Dan Baird & Homemade Sin live at Zeche Bochum few weeks ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgOBv7dk9E. Looking forward to them guys coming back to Europe next year.
 27th of November 2010: Hey, the Big K. band is rocking Dover 3rd time. They're the first band of Border Channel country that made it over to England. Don't miss them next time they are around. The Picture shows them rocking "Die Kurve" in Sinnersdorf last year.
17th of November 2010: Hillbilly Deluxe' train stops in Pulheim next week. The guys are playing live at Pulheim Christmas opening celebrations. Special guests are Nick Olivari on drums and Pit Lenz on pedal steel guitar. You find a description of things going on under http://www.pulheimer-country-christmas.de/. Theres also a flyer you can download or print or whatever. Take a chance to drop by, because LIVE MUSIC IS BETTER!
12nd of November 2010: Finally discovered this wonderful jewel again on the web: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1i66YpYgV0&feature=related. Enjoy!
 11th of November 2010: Here's one of Mauro, drummer of Dan Baird & Homemade Sin. Dan is touring Europe and dropped by Zeche Bochum last Tuesday with the usual suspects around. At 8pm tomorrow Mauro enters the stage of Landespavillion, Stuttgart while The Ragged Company will appear at a private party in Pulheim. Hopefully we see you again next year, Mauro!
02nd of November 2010: Watch out for Helmut & the Pink Penguins including Cincinnati & Rufus T. appearing live at Blues Session Monheimer Hof, Cologne this Thursday, 04th of November. Big K. & the Solid Senders will be on stage too beginning at approximately around 10 pm.
02nd of November 2010: Didn't know before that Guido Todt has been an altar server in his former life.
 27th of October 2010: The Usual Suspects and not just the one on this picture wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Josef and Mr. Big K.! We raise our glass...
 26th of October 2010: Wow! What a concert of Groovin' Stew last Saturday at Frechens Einstein. They rocked the house coming along as a football team - they're eleven people!! Watch out for them around if you're into a night of Rock'n'Soul. This one came in from Jürgen Breuer, and as ever Jürgen: Many thanks to you. You may visit him under http://www.music-connection.de.ki/.
20th of October 2010: The Stews are around! Groovin' Stew is playing live on Saturday, 23rd of October at Frechens Einstein. Beginning is 8:30 pm. Be sure to get there early and watch out for the usual suspects in the audience.
 15th of October 2010: Here comes the first official photo showing the band "The Deleted". We're in heavy rehearsals, see us on stage soon.
 15th of October 2010: Here's the stageview of The Ragged Company at Streetlife in Essen, September this year. Pretty a bunch of guitars around there. What you see on the very right side of the photo is the parking place of Rufus T. (!)
11th of October 2010: Have a look at this youtube jewel showing the shortest concert ever of Big K. & the Solid Senders having taken place in Dover. At about minute 3' it starts off raining and it all ends up in one big chaos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-z-r5orGd4.
 11th of October 2010: This one been taken shortly before We'r'comin! supported by Cincinnati entered the stage of Jazz club Palma last September. Keep an eye on that T-shirt of "Little Dave", who created that one?
08th of October 2010: Don't know where to go this weekend? Hillbilly Deluxe is playing live at Backes, Cologne, Darmstaedter Str. 6, entrance 6:30 pm, beginning 8pm.
07th of October 2010: We are awfully sorry, but we faced some technical problems during the last 3 weeks (!!) ne never had before since starting this site. At the end it came along disastrous. But it's history, we're back!!
 13th of September 2010: This fantastic one came in from the one and only: Andreas Rudloff, a star himself. It shows Rufus T. & Big John last week in Porz. It's nearly unbelievable but it's been 120th gig of Hillbilly Deluxe!! 3rd time they made it into the music charts with their title Meanest Woman. You wanna vote? Here's where to go http://www.countrymusik.net/html/cmnetcharts.html.
 03rd of September 2010: We hope you fancy this one too, featuring the Jack of Spades under the thumb of a woman though. Cincinnati & Annette are heading Mallorca on 12th of September 2010. So we might get some more news from there in a minute.
 31st of August 2010: The Ragged Company play to a capacity crowd last weekend as Atze celebrated opening of his new sports bar "Endspurt". Picture been taken by Andreas Rudloff a few minutes before the show started. It's been a magic moment when Karl Savelsberg and "Onkel Michel" entered the stage performing their famous "Kumm Maedche". Both are far beyond 70 and are looking back to a life full of music but still got so much soul, it's amazing. There's no rest for the Company at the moment anyway as next concert takes place on Saturday night in Worringen.
 23rd of August 2010: Our little Jack of Diamonds picture series starts off with an ad for The Ragged Company. Thanks Janina! Be sure to get there early next Friday, Pulheim, Sports Center, as concert begins 8pm. All bands of Border Channel country are following from time to time...
 16th of August 2010: Here comes first official ad for "THE DELETED".
 13th of August 2010: Surprising news on this Friday, 13th is coming from Cin & Mahoni themselves as they formed what you may call a subset of The Ragged Company. The guys will do some live shows on their own coming along as "The Deleted". More specific information soon...
13th of August 2010: Here's the schedule of upcoming live gigs of The Ragged Company: 27th of August - Endspurt Pulheim, Sports Centre, 04th of September - Worringen, Private party, 11th of September - Stadtfest Essen. Keep in mind also 18th of December, where there's a live concert of asteroidnews with a special guest in Frechen.
13th of August 2010: Find us on Highway A1 on 9th of November heading Bochum, Zeche for nobody less than Dan Baird & Homemade Sin. Check out new website of The Yayhoos, we hope we see 'em around someday too: http://yayhoos.com/.
13th of August 2010: Big K. & the Solid Senders rocked Street Life Leverkusen last weekend. Have a look: http://www.rp-online.de/bergischesland/leverkusen/nachrichten/46-Bands-beim-Street-Life-Fest-in-Leverkusen_bid_57441.html.
09th of August: Just heard from Rufus T. that Ben Keith, famous american musician, died in July 2010. He used to play with all stars like Neil Young, J.J. Cale, Warren Zevon and others. Unforgettable his Pedal Steel on Harvest. Here's one he played with Neil Young and Frank Sampredo 1989 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_810dsaV4gs&feature=player_embedded. Listen to Ben means you can't find a single wasted note. What a great loss for music, but for us you're still alive, Ben.
 07th of August 2010: This one came in from Maike Jecke yesterday and covers the official ad for Ragged Companys gig at Endspurt, Pulheim, Sports Centre, on 27th of August 2010, 8pm. Entrance is free!! Mr. LuRied shall be with us and better than ever...
06th of August 2010: One of the biggest Country Festivals in Europe, in Silkeborg, Denmark, sees Hillbilly Deluxe among others as Dale Watson and Carlene Carter, daughter of June Carter and Jonny Cash, appearing live on stage tonight. Rufus T.'s "Somewhere in Germany" turns to "Somewhere in Europe". Have a look: www.sccdk.com.
 06th if August 2010: Concert of Big K. on 14th of August in Boppard will see Chris on drums as Klaus Marner is on the road with Hillbilly Deluxe.
06th of August 2010: Next concert of "The Ragged Company" will take place on 27th of August 2010 in Pulheim. We're coming back with details in a minute...
 02nd of August 2010: There are not only these persons that wish you a Happy Birthday, Tina. Please remember: "Don't drink and drive, take drugs and fly!"
 26th of July 2010: Well, sometimes it happens we get asked: "Hey Cin, Hey Mahoni, how are things going?" This picture, taken by Dr. Hoplitschek, carnival 2010 in Sinnersdorf, shows you the answer. There's nothing more to say...
 24th of July 2010: Happy birthday Phil, grandmaster of music. We send some love from Cologne to Llucmajor. We raise the glass and still: You're looking younger than you ever looked...
24th of July 2010: There's Cin & Mahoni live tonight coming along as Folk stars - a new ceremony but wearing the old sunglasses...
20th of July 2010: Now, if you take a little time and have a look at it two or three times you will discover some interesting details. First of all it's Rufus T. on his famous blue slide guitar. If you're mixed up a bit, that picture on the wall shows Sophie Scholl. This is if you thought it is Rufus T. himself. Cincinnati is on the very left side on Piano just a few times to see though. Mahoni & Big K. are coming along in business dresses, Big K. smoking a cigar while dealing with his bass guitar in a typical manner if you recall that time. Hard to see Mr. Jones on drums but don't forget the "Dancing Queens" Anke & Beate Brochhausen. Than you have some well known people from our scene in the audience including Wilma, Henry, Wolli and even Linus who is standing very close to the front of the stage. Here's to your amusement: www.asteroidnews.de/littlething.wmv.
 16th of July 2010: Wish you a happy weekend out there. Cin will meet Dr. John, Mahoni will be in rehearsals for Van Morrisons "Brown Eyed Girl", Rufus T. will be on holiday, Mr. Saxman will put his Sax in a freezer, Chris is looking forward to his gig with Big K. - we'll come back to this topic - and Linus seems to say "Join us wherever you are". Thanks Linus!
 13th of July 2010: Just received this undercover shot showing Cin & Mahoni last Saturday.
13th of July: Discovered Hillbilly Deluxe at MySpace http://www.myspace.com/hillbillydeluxecologne. Scroll down a bit and have a look at a thrilling video of Hillbilly Deluxe concert in Innsbruck, Austria.
13th of July 2010: There are rumors around a Wercomin! renunion happened during the last months. We keep you informed once it's confirmed.
 09th of July 2010: As we been "Klose to Glory" this summer- we took this headline from "The Sun" after the Argentinia match - The Ragged Company opened up Football World Championship at Pulheim Open few weeks ago. The guys are under heavy workload now as they'll appear on several private parties coming up within the next months. For booking us just leave a message at linus <at> asteroidnews <.dot> de.
 01st of July 2010: We are coming back presenting a thrilling "Al & Capones" video - see preview picture on the left side - within the next days. Be sure to drop by from time to time...
29th of June 2010: Be aware The Ragged Company appears live open air on Sunday, 4th of July at Saengerheim Pulheim, Albrecht-Duerer Str. 103, round about 3pm.
24th of June 2010: Please don't think that asteroidnews site is kind of a link factory. BUT THIS ONE IS A MUST SEE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItZyaOlrb7E. We can't believe it!
23rd of June 2010: See Hillbilly Deluxe live on 26th of June at Feuerwehrfest in Geyen, beginning is 8pm. They've never been so near...
23rd of June 2010: Meet us at Ram Cliff, Turtle Shell or Moth Hotel tonight - Yours Cin & Mahoni.
22nd of June 2010: This one we discovered on the homepage of a girl called Franzi Becker we fancy a lot. http://www.franzibecker.de.tl/Die-besten-Lehrer.htm. Just scroll down until you reach the section "Bernd Kneib". If only half of it is true then "WOW".
 14th of June 2010: Thanks Martin, these Dover shots are too good to leave them alone. You'd all better stay around us we advise. Life can be so funny...
14th of June 2010: Big wheels kept on turning at Ragged Company live act yesterday.
14th of June 2010: Somebody stole one of our band names http://the-pack-of-ragamuffins.blogspot.com/.
14th of June 2010: Here comes the last one from our concert at Kran 3, a version of Sweet Virginia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpx7PNOH1TM&feature=channel.
09th of June 2010: Keep in mind The Ragged Company appears live open air next Sunday 5:30pm, Pulheim, Marktplatz at so called Pulheim Open.
 09th of June 2010: Tour Bus of Big K. & The Solid Senders dropped by Dover, England last weekend. The guys withstanded sometimes surprising England whether in a brave way. Find some more crazy shots of Big K.`s legendary trip under http://picasaweb.google.de/105764903773333364924/2010Dover# where most of the pictures been taken by Martin Hark.
 02nd of June 2010: Welcome June and thanks to Andreas Rudloff für this brilliant shot. Mr. Rufus T. will appear live doing solo gigs on 12th of June 2010 Huerth-Gleuel, Burgpark, 7 pm as well as on 15th of August, Essen, Country Weekend, Altenessener Biergarten, 12 am.
31st of May 2010: News from this years Mallorca Music Award are available at www.wcg-music.com. Find a new thrilling video from Phil there under http://www.wcg-music.com/music-videos/phil-wolff/my-life-is-music/index.html. Any comments?
27th of May 2010: Here's a Long Cool Woman version of The Ragged Company done at Kran 3, Pulheim, two weeks ago to be seen on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0sp_9C0dXk. Special thanks to Linus & 4th Amigo for technical management.
27th of May 2010: As far as we heard new band project of Joerg Roellinger sees Bernd Gassen (Pretty) on his side as well as Tom Boie and some others not known by now. Name of the band is unknown so far too.
 22th of May 2010: Here's a guess who. Good Luck!
22th of May 2010: And here's a YouTube link instead of Facebook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq5X_XMd5bE.
 20th of May 2010: Big K. blasted away Frechen's Einstein last Saturday where not even horn section did a brilliant job. Picture came in from our old friend Juergen Breuer. Well done, Juergen, because this shot shows it all. While club was overcrowded with among others Gaby, Burkhard, Rufus T., Linus, Tina & Mahoni under the guests we didn't expect to meet Andreas Haentjes & Birgit Hammermann after 10 !?!? years of their absence from the scene.
 17th of May 2010: Ragged Company show on Friday 7th of May can partly be seen on video following link at the end of this message, thus being wallpage of Linus at Facebook. Beware: You need a Facebook account once you wanna watch it and need to be logged in! If you're not into Facebook, this is not an advise to sign up there. Ragged Company will appear live on stage openair by the way on June, 13th 2010 approximately 5:30 pm in Pulheim at so called "Pulheim Open". This is just a short reminder we'll came back with more specific information soon.
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07th of May 2010: Nowhere to go on Sunday? Watch out for a live concert at Cafe F in Pulheim (Frauencafe, Venloer Str.) 10:30 am. You'll listen some Boogie Woogie stuff performed by Big K. himself, Cin & Martin (Dr. Koma) coming along as "Free Beers Please". If you drop by, we already are hanging around.
07th of May 2010: Concerning upcoming Sundays election we shout out loud: THOMAS ROTH FOR PRESIDENT!
 04th of May 2010: Here comes the official ad for this weekends concert of "The Ragged Company". The guys are playing live at Kran 3 in Pulheim, beginning is 9pm, entrance is free. As there is a video recording done and it is possible that you appear right in there come along in a solid dressing, hair styled, give your shoes a shine.
04th of May 2010: A private concert been held on Saturday, 1st of May in Pulheim, where Horny ("ein Beer am trinken ein cooles Beer"), drummer of Kläävbotze, Karl Savelsberg, vocalist of Kölsche Paninis, Cin & Mahoni appeared live supported by several friends on vocals.
27th of April 2010: Cin & Mahoni are now coming along as John Silver & Buster Keaton, first one as a cook the other one as a gardener.
27th of April 2010: European tour of Hillbilly Deluxe stops at Munich & Innsbruck, Austria, this weekend.
27th of April 2010: There'll be a tribute concert to Aart van der Toorn, who died last week after a long and heavy fight. Concert will take place at Rather Hof, Cologne, and will see Big K. & the Solid Senders appear on stage among others. Keep on rockin' Aart wherever you are...
 16th of April 2010: Four-Wheel-Drive Hillbilly Deluxe in new outfit. Website has been updated, check it out: www.hillbillydeluxe.de. Shot was done by Georg Pieron, Essen.
 11th of April 2010: The Jack of Diamonds and The Jack of Spades coming along in reversed colours at Lui's birthday party some weeks ago. Some experiences in the very near past led Cin & Mahoni to opinion that life's just a card game. We therefore are planning to release a Border Channel card game, consisting of 31 cards plus an unpersonalized Queen of Hearts. Now, 12 cards will be allocated to certain persons and 19 cards will be left unallocated first but will be personalized later on. By now the following 8 cards are allocated: Mr. Rufus T. Ace of Clubs, Big K. - King of Clubs, Mr. LuRied, Ace of Spades, Linus, King of Spades, Tina Roth, Queen of Spades, Cincinnati, Jack of Spades, Chris, Jack of Hearts & Mahoni Jack of Diamonds. The unallocated 19 cards will be drawn to find their owners. We'll come back to this matter soon. Any suggestions out there?
11th of April 2010: How do you fancy this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfeENBgShLg.
 09th of April 2010: This is from the asteroidnews concert couple of weeks ago and came in from Domenico, Inn-Keeper of Stommeln's Heuwaegelchen. The Ragged Company is playing live there at the end of May 2010. Cincinnati caused so called "Peanuts Affair" two weeks ago, but infact: How cool can a Jack of Spades be?
 2. April 2010: Wir sind traurig, entsetzt, fassungslos, hilflos und ratlos. Dieter Hildenhagen ist gestern von uns gegangen. Viele von uns werden bei Dir sein Dieter, bei Deinem letzten Gang. Alle werden Dich in Erinnerung behalten. Unser Mitgefühl gilt der Familie und den Angehörigen. Für jetzt steht die Zeit still. Die drei Rosen blühen ein letztes Mal. (Digital image content © 1997-2007 Hemera Technologies Inc., eine 100-prozentige Tochtergesellschaft von Jupiter Images Corporation. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.)
31st of March 2010: Special sources say that Hillbilly Deluxe will carry on as a four wheel drive.
 29th of March 2010: No, as said before, we're not a political bulletin board, we're no preachers, no politicians except the one on the left side, we don't tell people how to live or what to do or in whatever to believe, but as far as we are all members of the Border Channel association we have to support this guy, Mr. Thomas Roth, famous saxplayer of Big K. & The Solid Senders. See him and his band live on stage on May 15th, 8 pm, at Frechen's Einstein.
29th of March 2010: Next concert of the Ragged Company will take place on May, 7th, 8pm at Kran 3, Pulheim.
 23rd of March 2010: Uhhhhh! This might scare you a bit, but what seems like a scene from an Alfred Hitchcock thriller in fact is from Mahoni's new sitcom show "The Return of the Jack of Diamonds" where Cincinnati acting as the Jack of Spades. Within this scene he seems a little angry but it is only misleading you. Thanks Annette for this one!
23rd of March 2010: Discovered this little jewel on the web: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_AZmWjKOAA.
23rd of March 2010: Here's an interesting link to Denis Brochhausen's project: http://pepshmere.com/index.html. As far that he is heading South Africa in some weeks, he promised to do some twitter reports every once a while from there.
 16th of March 2010: Astonishing things will happen within Pulheim's Bruennchen the upcoming weeks. First there'll be a live concert of the Ragged Company next Friday where this shot from Mr. Saxman (have a close look at the left side of the picture) is the official ad. Even the city director is expected to be around in the audience. Second is there'll be a recording of a video of The Ragged Company on one of the upcoming Sunday afternoons where only special guests are invited. We got a Navaho Indian Chieftain, an Elvis double, 25 year old Mrs. Pulheim herself, "The Rockin' Twins" and many more other interesting persons to present which will leave you all wondering: "Aren't these guys strange?" Well 'em, no: It's only Rock'n'Roll, you know.
 14th of March 2010: Here's a shot from Lui's birthday party. We bow in humble adoration Lui quoting Jagger / Richards: "If I could stick my pen in my heart -
and spill it all over the stage -
would it satisfy you, would it slide on by you - would you think the boy is strange? Ain't he strange?" Hi Tele by the way...
 12th of March: Coming as a preview of Bruennchen concert of The Ragged Company, Pulheim, 19th of March 2010, here's the typical drumset of the band. Have a look at that beer fastener being one out of the more than hundreds of practical ideas of Mr. Jones. We're still hoping he'll be around that evening and there might be little chance left.
12th of March 2010: Cin & Mahoni learnt a lot about goal keeper training sessions and how to dance the Foxtrott during the last weeks while discussing further plans of the "Wind Of Change" project. As a result it is not impossible we'll see The Ragged Company and asteroidnews more often on stage than during the last couple of months.
12th of March 2010: Mahoni learnt a lot of how to survive in the wilderness from Reggie & 4th Amigo who are professional survivalists. We'll give you a moment of anticipation in a minute, hold on!
05th of March 2010: Concert of The Ragged Company on 19th of March 2010, 9:30 pm at Pulheim's Bruennchen has been confirmed meanwhile.
05th of March 2010: Ino has left Hillbilly Deluxe in a consensual decision of both sides. Plans for any replacement concerning Hillbilly Deluxe are unknown. We'll keep you informed anyway...
 02nd of March 2010: Some shots from this years carnival are coming in from time to time and we'll give you this one from Michaela again showing Chris & Mahoni doing some background vocals. Chris had been much admired as he used an electric drumset in a size of an old record and always danced around it grinning like a cheshire cat. If you're into the unforeseen stay with us.
02nd of March 2010: New band of Phil Wolff is called "Phil & the Usual Suspects". Find some thrilling information including live performances on TV shows and live TV interviews with Phil switching to www.wcg-music.com.
02nd of March 2010: Concert of asteroidnews on 20th of February had to be relocated to Heuwaegelchen under some sad circumstances. The wind of change did not slow down though and the guys rocked that house kissing winter time a goodbye.
02nd of March 2010: Another rumors say that The Ragged Company will play live at Pulheim's Bruennchen on Friday, 19th of March 2010 coming up with a lot of new songs. Once this is confirmed we'll give another notice.
02nd of March 2010: Specific information sources say that new band of Joerg Roellinger will see Werner & Tom around, while it's still unclear who's on bass. Is it Tom or Joerg or even Werner? Sorry, we don't know yet but we're working on it.
17th of February 2010: As we didn't froze to death last weekend hanging around on the street while winter time chokes Border Channel Country in a manner not seen before we're able to present another Night Of Rock'n'Roll next Saturday in Stommeln, Haus Schauff, 8pm, where entrance is free. We'll kiss winter time a goodbye not being sad about it at all: www.asteroidnews.de/takebank.mp3.
 17th of February 2010: Seen on this years carnival event: The Joker. In the background on the right sight you see Poison Ivy and Two-Face. Shot been sent in by Catwoman M.
 09th of February 2010: Stole this one from Hillbilly's site where live concert of Hillbilly Deluxe has been broadcasted on a huge video screen placed on a truck. Hillbilly Deluxe can be seen live on 20th of March 2010 at Kub's Garage, Niederkassel, follow www.oldtimerfreunde-niederkassel.de for more information.
 02nd of February 2010: What you see here is first ad for this years asteroidnews "Wind Of Change" concert at Stommeln's Schauff on 20th of February 2010 8pm, entrance is free. Carnival time has to be extended therefore as the gig is dedicated to the innkeeper of Schauff who cancelles business right after the concert and Schauff might be closed for several weeks thereafter as we heard. Special guest star will be Big K. himself that evening joining us on Harp for a few songs. We'd apprectiate if you'd support us. Thanks for this lovely one Michaela by the way. Cincinnati looks like an unwilling Diva.
02nd of February 2010: Heard some rumors that Joerg Roellinger is forming a new rock band, but Joerg been careful releasing information fearing to appear with details at the AsteroidNews platform. Another rumor says that there'll be one more Tohuwabohu concert this spring. We heard it from Josef and it seems as if it's to getting real.
02nd of February 2010: What about Tom Boie? Haven't heard his cars he's not around in bars is he stepping on the stars? In fact he's into some interesting music projects, found this one for more to see 'n' listen: http://www.myspace.com/vintageheavyrockers. Won't quit the line of communication!
02nd of February 2010: While asteroidews & The Ragged Company made it over to Mallorca in the past and Hillbilly Deluxe appeared live on one of the biggest Country&Western festivals in the Netherlands last weekend and is now heading Austria this summer for a couple of gigs, Big K. faces England again this year as the band is playing live in Dover AND London this fall. It seems we slowly get international at Border Channel Country.
 22th of January 2010: As the wind of change blowing straight into our faces this rare one comes with the courtesy of Red Cross, Germany showing The Ragged Company on 15th of January 2010.
 19th of January 2010: This years slogan of Cin & Mahoni turns out to be: "A rolling stone gathers no moss." So we're in a hurry getting on the street with "Aetze Bunne Linse carnivals Sunday in Stommeln & carnivals Monday in Sinnersdorf. Be sure to get there early wearing sunglasses or not and meet all the stars of Border Channel Country like Big K., Rufus T., Josef & Werner, Linus, Mr. Jones, Chris, Mr. LuRied, Thomas & Mlody, not to forget Phillatio himself and many more others still alive but better than ever before. The Ragged Company will enter Frechens Einstein this year and there are rumors around asteroidnews is playing live in Stommeln at the end of February. Always keep in mind: "It's not over until the fat lady sings." Coming to an end we like to say thank you all out there for more than 25.000 hits of this site in 2009. Stay with us, you're always welcome.
 17th of January 2010: On Friday evening during concert of The Ragged Company more than 200 people in the audience stood up, raised their glass, took a deep breathe and sang: "Happy Börsday Herr Leeeeiiiiisennnn, Happy Börsday tooooooo youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu." It may not seem so, but infact it was an unbelievable scene.
14th of January 2010: Found Phil Wolff at Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0QlSyCdeFU. As at this time you feel like camping in a freezer, Mallorca warms you up a little bit. Song is a sad one though.
12th of January 2010: Tomorrow, an asteroid called "2010 AL30" will fly by Earth at a distance 80,000 miles. That's only one-third of the way from here to the moon. Welcome buddy, but once you're gone when will we see you again?
12th of January 2010: First time ever since starting this website, wer're facing some technical problems during last last weeks. Sorry for inconvenience, we are working on it.
 10th of January 2010: Here's a little one from Groovin Stew blasting Einsteins in Frechen simply away last years early december. It came in from Juergen Breuer, biggest Groovin Stew fan around. He already saw them live at Klaaf where the Horns been lined up towards the toilet door. Said Juergen: "The Stews are groovin? I'll be there, no question at all!"
10th of January 2010: Ragged Company is playing live on 15th of January downtown Cologne.
10th of January 2010: There are heavy rumors around Phil has left Wercomin! for concentrating on his solo career. Source is facebook, WCG music factory. There's release of a solo album planned for end of January 2010, title seems to be "Music Is My Life". Everybody carnival around might ask Phil, as he'll be around, flying in and touching ground of Cologne on 9th of February 2010.
 31st of December 2009: As we slowly say goodbye to the year 2009 with this little jewel from the eighties showing one of the unforgettable moments of Big Bazoobies, we like to wish you all the best for the upcoming year. Some special greetings via web go to our friend Juergen Breuer, who sent in some Groovin' Stew shots we'll present to you in the very near future, to Andreas Rudloff for his brilliant artwork and to Burkhardt & Gaby - just have a look at them below. We'd be glad to see you all next year, but for tonight please keep O'Rourke in mind who advised: It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money.
 11th of December 2009: 2 be seen live on 19th of December, Stommeln, Haus Schauff, 8pm, nobody less than one of the two on this picture. Said Linus: "Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job". If you're a musician you'll know that bassists sometimes are strange persons. So are drummers though too...
08th of December 2009: While "BlackBus" tour of Big K. & the Solid Senders stopped at Dover, England, one more time last weekend, Hillbilly Deluxe breaks the Chart with a song from the new album called "Me On The Radio". Voting is enabled following http://www.countrymusik.net/html/cmnetcharts.html. Welcome world!
 06th of December 2009: Hay que chulo. 2 be seen live on stage on 19th of December 2009, Stommeln, Haus Schauff, 8pm, from the left: El Guapo Mahoni Hidalgo, Rufus Rodrigez Diandro, Chile Pica Guanahuanto Lewaldeau. Arriba, abajo, al centro, abajo.
 02nd of December 2009: Welcome to the club, Buddy. Keep in mind "It's better to be over the hill than under it".
 26th of November 2009: First call for this years chrismas event of The Ragged Company this time with legendary "Dötzdorf Allstars" as special guests. Famous Schauff will be illuminated in a chrismas style, Mr. Jones will do a never to forget solo number, Mr. Rufus T. Cin & Mahoni will come along as smurfs and nobody less than Big K. can be seen on Harp. Hope to meet you all...
21st of November 2009: Here is an interesting link to "The Beat Goes On" website, Mr. Luried's band of good ole' beat music. Just follow http://www.the-beat-goes-on.info/.
21st of November 2009: Once you ever try to understand Cin or Mahoni for undertaking the asteroidnews project this is clearly one of the causes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn1CXbf2xF8.
 13th of November 2009: Border Channel Country wishes a Happy Birthday Ute! Once you are around show your face.
13th of November 2009: Hillbilly Deluxe finally launched their fine new website too. There are abstracts of songs of the new album "File Under Country" and much more. Just follow: www.hillbillydeluxe.de and bookmark.
13th of November 2009: As far as 11th of November 2009 just gone by and as far as Cologne is back into carnival season we like to remind you on that little tune that was written by Mahoni & Phil Wollf, produced by nobody less than Suppi Huhn featuring Markus Winstroer on guitar & Annette Kandels, Mahoni & Suppi on background vocals: www.asteroidnews.de/koelschesmaedche.mp3. You better come back because we're coming back with an awful lot of news in the upcoming days...
 10th of October 2009: After all work is done. First album of Hillbilly Deluxe will be presented live on Halloween's day 31st of October 2009 at Rico's Saloon, Cologne. As far as music style is concerned just file it unter country. Hope to see you all that evening.
 30th of September 2009: All members of Pirate Radio, Big K. & the Solid Senders, asteroidnews, The Ragged Company, Groovin' Stew, Hillbilly Deluxe, Alexius Corner, We'r'comin and all associated people possibly including Dan & Keith wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINCINNATI.
27th of September 2009: "I'd rather take the city director"-tour 2009 of The Ragged Company dropped by in Pulheim last Friday. Somehow it's been Martin's day as he this time appeared on Bass with the boys and for some other reasons too. And somehow it's been Andreas day as he opened up his bag of tricks: Have a look at his new photo album on www.rumpelbox.de. We're proud of you being with us, Andreas...
 22nd of September 2009: We just got a few questions: When was taken? Where was that taken? Where is the red bass today? Is the black guitar, Morschis playing Rufus T.'s one? Where is the drummer today? To whom belongs the guitar on the very left side you can see the neck from? Is that a cigarette in Rufus T.'s hand and which song are they playing? The one who can answer these questions in a right manner wins 1 DM.
 14th of September 2009: It's some sort of a teenage wedding and we old folks wish em well. This one came in from Burkhard and it dates 31st of August 2009. Three cheers to the unforeseen.
 08th of September 2009: This one been sent in by Bernd, drummer of Groovin' Stew. The guy in front on the left side is Rolf 'Schmal' Meyer. Barely to see is Gregor Schumacher, drummer of Tohuwabohu, we come back with another one concerning him. Please remember, we're never too old to rock!
07th of September 2009: Tohuwabohu rules! All we can see is you should have seen it. Band was perfectly prepared and Tohuwabohu's horn section rocked the house. People were crying for more but that wasn't possible due to the time sheet. Three cheers to Rolf 'Schmal' Meyer and all other participiants. Later that evening Groovin' Stew played a few songs in a brilliant manner after which Big K. finally roughed up the crowd. Within some informational talks we heard that Joerg Roellinger left Groovin' Stew for unknown reasons and is now forming a new formation. Rumors say that Josef, Mlody and even Werner are candidates for horn section there.
02nd of September 2009: More than 23 years after Tohuwabohu's legendary Getraenke Duesseldorf concert band will appear on stage again next Saturday right across Getraenke Duesseldorf, in the end not more than 100 yards away from there. A reunion to be scared of if you're member of the band. If not, get ready for some amusement.
 02nd of September 2009: Everything's easy on Mallorca, here's another demonstration. This one been sent in by Marion who went to Llucmajor this August. Days of Rock'n'Roll part III are to be continued next year, plans are extremly hot so watch out!
07th of August 2009: We take a break in silence for you Willy as we remember your "Dreams so strong" words. A million thanks for all you gave us.
 05th of August 2009: Not as if asteroidnews site been in any way a political bulletin board or anything else. No, we left the politician scene in protest as we got rid of the lies in a row. This guy on the left infact is one single exception. He decided to go for getting German Chancellor this year and we wish him all the best. It cannot get worse so give him a chance. We support!
 03rd of August 2009: Here is the first one from Phil's birthday party. This one been sent in by Astrid Klee - million thanks Astrid. Astrid also may have contrued these whatever they are called. Pretty helpful anyway as we got a very hot summer down in Mallorca.
03rd of August 2009: Tohuwabohu revival will come along on 5th of September 2009 in Stommeln and will see Tohuwabohu ex-guitarist Mahoni on Vocals and Guitar again. There's still some work load getting so called "Schmal" on board.
25th of July: We're singing this funny tune, we took from Keith not the Moon. (but Christopher anyway). While we once again raise our glass to the hard working people, world is wondering about this shoulders and dick kind of thing. Any suggestions? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHBbKE-U9uI.
 24th of July 2009: Happy Birthday Phil, Grandmaster of Rock'n'Roll. Wish you were here.
24th of July 2009: New Blues Band of Big K., Rufus T., Cincinnati & Art is called ALEXIUS CORNER.
06th of July 2009: The Ragged Company will do some live concerts in the upcoming weeks starting off on July, 11th, 2009 in Sinnersdorf. More information is following...
 06th of July 2009: The Ragged Company appeared on stage at Pulheim Open this year. Some historical concert insofar Cincinnati been missing for the first time being himself on the road with Big K. & The Solid Senders. Guy in the middle, Mr. Rufus T., arrived from Mallorca that day just a couple of hours before. Critics stood alone that evening as it has been one of the best concerts of The Ragged Company ever seen.
22nd of June 2009: Big K.'s "Put It In The Koffi Kess"-tour 2009 continues in Pulheim next Saturday starting off at 2 pm. The guys will do a open air live concert right in front of the town hall. Entrance is free so number of drinks can be increased!
 20th of June 2009: We come along with this extreme rare one taken by Wolli Jaeger in 1980 (!). Band was called "Meals On Wheels" and appeared at Pulheim's Youth Club that evening. Now from the left: Siggi Rischke, Linus (not our two ones though), Peer Fischer, Chris and Mr. LuRied. There's a young girl in front of the page, we wonder who that might be.
20th of June 2009: Part of the Ragged Company including Josef, Cincinnati & Rufus T. went to see Neil Young yesterday in Cologne, Tanzbrunnen. Whether was beautiful, sound was great and as we heard it was Neil at his best.
20th of June 2009: As you might have noticed we had to split news section in half as the archive got bigger and bigger. This took some time but now we're back with thrilling news from Border Channel Country. Stay with us.
 13th of June 2009: Watch out for Hillbilly Deluxe appearing live at Cologne's Monheimer Hof on Thursday, 18th of June. Showtime is 8pm. For more information follow www.monheimer-hof.de.
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