Thursday night in Aachen means live music at Sowiso - Ocean.
Our bar & pub on Pontstraße has been a meeting point for everyone who loves music, atmosphere and good company for years.
From 20:00, our stage turns into a living room for bands, artists and fans – a place where rock, indie, funk, punk and many more sounds celebrate life.
Between bars that have heard countless melodies and guests who sing, dance and laugh together, there’s a vibe you can only feel live.
Friends, students, music lovers and night owls meet here – all united by the joy of real, handmade music.
Every concert is different, but they all have one thing in common: good vibes, cold drinks and unforgettable evenings in the heart of Aachen.
Entry is free – so grab your friends, order a cold beer or a cocktail and enjoy live concerts in Aachen the way they should be: up close, energetic and infectious.
Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time – Sowiso - Ocean Bar & Pub Aachen is your place to be for Thursday shows.
Nofunkshun bring high-energy, genre-crossing rock to Sowiso – Ocean: powerful riffs, rumbling bass lines, and driving drums somewhere between metal, post- and stoner vibes – music you don’t just hear, you feel.
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Classics by Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Oasis, and more – timeless rock hits and ballads.
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Lost Treasure – in search of a lost treasure, musicians from Aachen’s jam scene join forces to experience music together. The band is a loose formation whose lineup changes from gig to gig. What’s presented is intuitively driven music; the live performance thrives on improvisation. It’s about the longing for adventure and acceptance, and the tension artists face in a world where the relevance of art is measured by click counts and the beauty of imperfection slips out of sight. It’s about real-world encounters beyond the digital – celebrating the moment and finding, together with the audience, a treasure that cannot be permanently recovered or captured on camera.
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Vocals & Guitar: David
Bass: Nico
Drums: Hans
Genre: Rock, Grunge, Alternative
Instagram: underground.jam.band
All original songs except two covers.
Backline on board: bass amp, guitar amp, guitar effects unit, microphone, and drum kit.
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We are DreaMachine, a rock duo from Aachen, and we’d love to play live at your Thursday concert series. Since our founding in 2015 we’ve played on numerous stages and continuously developed our sound.
Our music blends elements of rock, grunge, punk and noise, inspired by bands like Nirvana, Mudhoney and Sonic Youth. Despite our minimalist two-piece lineup with guitar, vocals and drums, we create a powerful, multi-layered sound that often surprises – without using backing tracks.
Find more info, audio samples and live videos on our BackstagePro page.
In September 2019, the Jülicher Herzog magazine wrote about us:
“...Even in this formation, Tobias Birx allows the mix of introverted Cobain grunge with 60s harmonies and exultant punk rock up to floating 70s sounds to come together. From ‘Hello’ to ‘Teneriffa’ to ‘D241’: somehow timeless music, but always very idiosyncratic and consistent in the approach of avoiding modern trends unless they can be integrated into the concept. With drummer Mario Tranziska, he delivers the songs spot on, without a bassist being missed.”
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We are a funk-rock band from Aachen founded in 2023, bringing plenty of live experience across the sounds and grooves of recent decades. “Manta Fango” puts its own spin on the music and, with Jula Herz (vocals), Katrin Dithmer (vocals), Jannik Geiß (guitar), Marc Blum (bass) and Mischa Wyboris (drums), brings a mix of bands and artists like Mother’s Finest, Living Colour, Toto and many more to the stage.
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Songs ranging from fiddle punk to Irish folk and fantasy – combining traditional elements and legends with rock influences.
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resounded is a high-energy group of experienced musicians who have been active in different bands over the last twenty years and are now shaking up the local scene with a new lineup.
The audience is taken on a musical journey from rock to pop to funk, soul and many other styles.
The repertoire is as diverse as the band members themselves. Songs from different genres and decades are played, so there’s something for everyone – from classic rock to current chart hits, from Earth, Wind & Fire to Sade to Silk Sonic.
The set list also includes songs everyone knows that not every cover band has in their program. resounded consists of six musicians who pour their passion and skill into every song to get the crowd dancing, singing along and celebrating.
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Primitive rock ’n’ roll, punkabilly, surf and more!
Big Daddy Powers on guitar and vocals (The Professor, Roustabout Survivors, USA) and Pebbles on stand-up drums bring a big dose of good vibes with their high-energy show.
Songs from the 50s and 60s as well as originals are on the setlist tonight!
Expect a reverb-soaked guitar and a voice drenched in haunting echo – plus irresistible rhythmic beats!
Tight leather and sunglasses!!!!
DON'T MISS IT!!!
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“Rock like hell” is the motto of this 4-piece combo from Aachen.
Amps on 11 and the drummer off the leash – expect gritty hard rock with punk attitude right in your face.
“Hottest band in the world, Puke'n'Grin!”
(mindset of neglected outcasts soothing a procrastinating irritating eye non sense)
Coming from South America, Spain and the East, the paths of the monos crossed here to form a garage indie rock trio with driving drums, hypnotically loud bass and blues-drenched, haunting guitar riffs that play their hearts out.
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We are “Kleinkunstkommando”, a four-piece German pop-rock band from the Düren area. After a year of intensive work on our melodic and expressive songs, we’re ready to conquer the region’s stages and share our stories with listeners.
Our first self-produced single “Mädchen aus Limburg an der Lahn” will be released on 29 June 2025 – and we’re already super excited! As a teaser we’d like to give you an exclusive preview of this song and also present our demo version of “Von einer besseren Welt”.
Our current program includes 45–60 minutes of original songs, which can be complemented with some covers by arrangement. We are well equipped technically and can bring additional PA and gear if needed.
If you want to learn more about us and our music, visit us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or our homepage: kleinkunstkommando.de.
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“…the band is clearly rooted in the alternative nineties. Be it skillful grunge, stoner influences or punchy crossover that sometimes nods to H-Blockx and sometimes to Rage Against The Machine,” summarizes Metal Hammer. Live and on record, it’s not only the seasoned music lover who is convinced. Their catchiness, sophistication and versatility also win over the casual listener on all levels. The four from the Lower Rhine region prove with their debut album that they mean serious business.
H.E.A.T was produced and recorded independently. Contrary to today’s habits, the band deliberately chose this path to bring listeners back 100% human performance. Uncompromising, honest craftsmanship at an international level that clearly stands out from the uniform mush!
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ONE HOT MINUTE – The Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band
ONE HOT MINUTE stands for high-energy live shows, musical precision and an authentic homage to one of the most influential rock bands of recent decades: the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
With a powerful dose of passion and joy of playing, the experienced musicians from Cologne bring the unmistakable RHCP sound to the stage – from funky riffs to emotional ballads. It’s not just about reproducing the songs, but about reliving a musical state of mind.
The repertoire includes all the hits and fan favorites – including Californication, By the Way, Under the Bridge, Give It Away, Can't Stop, Scar Tissue, Snow (Hey Oh) and many more.
ONE HOT MINUTE convinces with an electrifying stage presence and high musical quality – at events of any size: from intimate club gigs to big festival stages.
If you love the Red Hot Chili Peppers, you’ll love ONE HOT MINUTE.
Line-up:
Vocals: Vincent van Leerdam
Guitar: Daniel Koch
Bass: Sascha Kastenholz
Drums: Christian Tsambikakis
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Sascha Appelt blends the energy of folk punk with the depth of heartland rock, telling stories drawn straight from life.
As singer and guitarist of the band Eight Feet Fine, he stands for authentic music with heart, passion and a pinch of melancholy. His music is honest, direct and invites you to sing along – influenced by artists like Chuck Ragan, Dan Andriano, Frank Turner, Brian Fallon and Dave Hause.
Whether solo with acoustic guitar or as part of a band – Sascha delivers gripping live performances that are sometimes powerful, sometimes thoughtful, but always full of real emotion and connection to the audience.
His lyrics revolve around rootlessness, friendship and the eternal search, while his sound shifts between rough folk and anthemic rock.
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ALOHSN – authentic music that moves hearts
ALOHSN turns emotions into songs that hit straight to the heart. With a clear voice, honest lyrics and her acoustic guitar, she creates a connection with her audience that lasts.
The 26-year-old singer-songwriter from Krefeld has been writing songs about love, life and everything on her mind since her youth – inspired by her motto: “Say what’s on your heart.”
In 2022 she debuted with the single “Devil In Disguise” and quickly made a name in NRW’s indie scene. Since then she has wowed audiences on renowned stages like CSD Düsseldorf and Stadtstrand Düsseldorf.
Her music works on intimate acoustic stages, on big open-air events – and everywhere in between.
With her current single “Hollow” she shows her versatility once again. Her music combines compelling storytelling, deep themes and catchy melodies.
Fans of Taylor Swift will recognize the narrative style, yet ALOHSN brings her very own touch to the world of indie pop.
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About us
We are Jah (producer & vocalist) and Gandho Sylla (singer & performer) – two artists united by one goal: bringing raw energy, international vibes, and music that moves people straight to your stage.
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Our live shows combine Afrobeats, Dancehall, Trap, R&B, and Pop – blending modern urban sounds with African roots. The result: a unique performance that’s danceable, emotional, and truly authentic.
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A mix of musical classics like rock, blues, Irish folk, American folk, Kölsch tunes, country music and their own songs! Our goal is to inspire our audience and have a great time together. Expect a varied program with heartfelt and lively music, spiced with a touch of “smoke-free campfire romance” you won’t hear on every corner.
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Catchy melodies combined with riffs that cause neck pain. Uncrook from the border region around Aachen bring melodic hard rock to the stage with a few borrowings from metal.
After a 6-year break, they’ve been back since the end of 2024 with a new lineup, fresh energy and new as well as familiar songs.
In September 2019 Uncrook released their first album “Years Gone By”, available on CD, online and for streaming.
In 2019 they played, among others, at “Rock Op t Gras”, “R2R-Fest” and various other venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
They are currently working on their second studio album “Breaking the Chains” – you can already hear the first songs live!
Line-up:
Patrick Korr (vocals/guitar), Marco Becker (drums/vocals), Gerrit De Bruecker (bass/vocals) and Lucca Groß (guitar).
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When a hard-hitting intro is followed by a melodic chorus and the last minute turns the song 180 degrees, that’s Vapour Eyes on stage. The four-piece from northern East Belgium is known for sophisticated songs that still stick in your head – and stay there.
Winning several major prizes at the 13th band contest at the Aachen youth café Pinu’u in March 2019 made Vapour Eyes known in the Euregio.
On 16 November 2019 their first EP “FACELESS” was released, followed by the self-produced EP “home” in autumn 2020. They are currently working on their first album.
Meanwhile, Louisa Thielen, Yannick Hermann, Philippe Decroupet and Tim Fatzaun also play acoustic shows – then, alongside guitar and bass, with keyboard and cajón.
Self-made punk rock with influences from hardcore, post-hardcore and reggae.
100% Green Day. 100% live. Let’s rock!
We cover differently – sometimes unplugged, sometimes electric! Songs by Queen, Prince, Muse & more, newly arranged in funk, pop and rock.
Remedy brings you well-known and lesser-known rock covers straight to the stage. From Pearl Jam to Queen to Green Day.