Kai und Funky von TON STEINE SCHERBEN feat. Birte Volta

Is there a German rock band whose songs have retained their relevance even after more than 50 years? Probably not many, but one certainly stands out: TON STEINE SCHERBEN.

Following the untimely passing of their lead singer Rio Reiser (†1996), the band resurfaced on stage in various incarnations in the new millennium. Presently, two original members of SCHERBEN continue to tour German-speaking countries: founding member Kai Sichtermann (bass, since 1970) and drummer Funky K. Götzner (joined in 1974, now playing cajón and percussion).

Starting April 2023, they will be joined by singer/songwriter nomad Birte Volta (vocals, guitar). Birte immerses herself in both folk blues and the ensuing rock'n'roll with fervor and poetic flair, drawing from years of street and stage experience both domestically and abroad, both through her solo endeavors and as a vocalist and guitarist in various formations within these genres (including BM STEREO).

The trio delves into the repertoire of Rio Reiser and the SCHERBEN, preserving the memories of a rebellious era: the radicalism embodied by SCHERBEN, which was not just a mere ideology but a lived, day-to-day reality.