East rock band Karussell at MOL: This is how the concert in Quappenhof near Neuhardenberg went

rush before take off

Entry costs 20 euros, a bargain considering how much the bands in Berlin are currently costing. “We had to increase by five euros this season because everything has become more expensive. But our delivery prices are still fair, ”says club boss Reinhard Gesche, MOZ.de.

The club boss brought Ostrocker to MOL

What does he associate with the carousel? “I grew up with their music, we were attracted by a long-haired person after Renft was banned, also because their musicians played there,” recalls the club boss. He has been a fan since 1978, followed by a carousel. After resuming operations, the scene connoisseur simply called the band in 2007 and invited them to the Quappenhof. On Sunday night, he also spoke to Wolf-Rüder Raschke – the founder and boss of the band – about the band’s initial skepticism as to whether there would be any visitors at all. “He’s just the hero of my youth,” said Gesche, while the Quappenhof clearly fills up – with an older audience who grew up on the merry-go-round. Much more than expected.

The founder of the carousel praises the Quappenhof

Raschke smiles gently. He likes to remember his beginnings on the farm. There were 60 people at the first performance. There were more of them. “We already had over 300 here,” says Raschke. The reporter estimates that this number will be easily reached tonight as well. Karussell enjoys being in the Quappenhof, and they have been good friends for a long time. Food is also good.

Being close to the audience on stage is really fun, says the carousel veteran. “And you can talk to people up close, it’s like a big family. Playing Pentecost is a must for us, ”says Raschke of the Quappenhof.

Finally back on my Corona tour

After a long hiatus in Corona, people are glad to be here, it would actually be the 13th concert. “But for two years, nothing worked.” Since 2007, new albums as well as films and documentaries have been created. He is currently giving concerts. The new album will be released next year, adds Raschke. “Half the songs are ready.”

Fans of the fan club “Grupa Travel (un) popular” also like to hear it. “The name was created in January 2015 by the Baltic Sea. Another team resigned there, so Karussell stepped in. We’ve been fans ever since, ”explain Karsten and Dörte Hildebrand (Luckenwalde) and Ute Ronz (Stendal). They like Ostrock’s music. “Karussell is very attached to the audience, we like to be here despite the long journey,” they praise.

Your music evokes emotions

Michael Macht from Frankfurt (Oder) took part in almost all concerts in Quappendorf. She proudly wears her carousel shirt. He has been a fan since the band was founded. The music is great, the lyrics are wise. And the musicians are nice. “Plus, the fans in Quappendorf are a nice family,” says Macht. “It’s just magical in here,” adds Micha from Bad Freienwalde, who belongs to the male group.

Monika Köcheritz came from Trebnitz with her husband. “I was studying in Halle at the time and heard a lot from the carousel. Their music touches my emotions – he explains. This is her third concert at Quappenhof.

Many fans grew up with music

Susann and Dirk Boeck from Jacobsdorf near Frankfurt (Oder) also want to remember their youth. Overall, there are many couples. Michael Pöge, like the team, comes from Leipzig, but has been living in Tempelberg since 2010. “I’m looking forward to the evening,” he says. Meanwhile, the mayor of Quappendorf, Hans-Jürgen Röchow, is seated in the front row in a folding chair. “The carousel is just a memory,” he says, and praises the great work done by the club. His favorite carousel song? “When I left,” says Röchow immediately – as do many others.

The concert begins with a classic

The concert begins with probably the greatest hit, sung at the time by Dirk Michaelis – in acoustic form, played on stage by Wolf-Rüdiger Raschke. There is applause as the rest of the band arrive on stage.

Below is the alternation of old and new songs. A generational change has long entered the scene. Joe Raschke, the founder’s son, sings most of the songs. But veteran Reinhard “Oschek” Huth also receives a lot of applause.

With teddy sheep on stage

He becomes contemplative with Less Go, celebrated with words of praise about the Quappenhof. The fact that the place is now full up to the gate also makes the musicians smile. “We love being here,” says Joe Raschke. There is also a matching song “Lied für dich” and the classic “McDonald” from Dörte, The Happy Sheep, should not be missing. Respectively, fans wave their stuffed sheep from the audience.

Fans, some of them wearing Renft forever T-shirts, recognize the songs from the very first sounds. There are also ecstatic “Ah” in “Who Worships the Rose”.

“Fischlein aus dem Eis” should not be missing

The dead members of the band are remembered by “Bruder-Blues” and their “Lied für Leipzig” as the Saxons’ commitment to their cosmopolitan hometown is also applauded. It is played without interruption on purpose. It has long gone dark. When Reinhard “Oschek” Huth sings “Fischlein aus dem Eis”, the audience joins in. The text echoes in the courtyard from hundreds of voices. Goose bumps are spreading.

Play in front of the stage to the end

He really rocked – and then also in front of the stage – at the latest with “Autostopp”, another classic.

The finale is “When I Left” in its most beautiful form. Mobile phones are pulled out, films are recorded. He is hugged and kissed. And the band lets the audience sing again.

It is only after two encores that the musicians are released into the night – and it is clear to everyone: on the next Pentecost we will return to Quappenhof.