Betty's Black Pearl

Events 2025

17.07.25 KARAOKE PARTY NIGHT

20 h

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday (and occasionally the 5th) I invite you to sing together. Who knows, maybe there is an unexpected talent in you? You are all cordially invited !!!

Admission: FREE !!!

18.07.25 THE DOOKIES 2000er Pop-Punk

20 h

Today we have a musical visitor from Hanover - THE DOOKIES!

They say about themselves:

"Hi, we are The Dookies, a young pop-punk band from Burgwede!!!!

We are 5 guys aged 15-19 years and were founded in 2019. The name "The Dookies" is derived from the 1994 album Dookie by Green Day.

We cover many songs around the 2000s and write our own songs!!!"

Admission: FREE !!!

24.07.25 BETTY'S QUIZ NIGHT

19:00 H

After the great success of the first time, our Quiz Night is back this Thursday.

- Quiz language English

- Start time 7:30 pm

- Six rounds (incl. one

music round)

- Team size max. 6 people

- Prize for 1st place

Admission FREE !!!

31.07.25 KARAOKE PARTY NIGHT - Special Night

20 h

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday (and occasionally the 5th) I invite you to sing together. Who knows, maybe there is an unexpected talent in you? You are all cordially invited !!!

Admission: FREE !!!

01.08.25 ALINA SEBASTIAN

Acoustic Tour

After the successful See you Soon tour, Alina Sebastian presents her songs in a way that is rarely experienced elsewhere:

Stripped down, acoustic versions, stories about the background to the songs and a lot of honesty and emotion await visitors to the acoustic show.

https://www.alinasebastian.de/

Tickets:

AK: 10€

VVK: https://www.eventim.de/eventseries/alina-sebastian-3901917/

08.08.25 FACE TWO - Rock'n'Roll and all that!

20 h

FACE TWO is an energetic rock'n'roll band that was founded in 2020 by Leon as a solo project. Originally, he was touring with a cover band, but the pandemic led to it being disbanded. Leon then focussed on developing his own original music and began to build up the FaceTwo project. In 2022, he was joined by bassist Maciej, also known as ‘Matze’, and together they formed a creative duo. Since then, they have been shaping FaceTwo's characteristic sound and continuously working on new musical ideas. Their music is full of energy and passion for rock'n'roll!

Admission: FREE !!!

29.08.25 BLACK CHARGER - Stoner/Dessert Rock

20 h

A little Black Sabbath, a little Monster Magnet and a lot of influence from the great role model, desert rock veteran Brant Bjork. These are the sources from which Black Charger draw the inspiration for their music. Founded in 2018 as a pure jam project, they have developed their very own style over time, which occasionally makes excursions into the funk of the 1970s.

Admission: FREE !!!

30.08.25 ROCKET 21

Rock'n'Roll & Rhythm'n'Blues

Rocket 21 are pure rock'n'roll. They were only influenced by the best: Little Richard, Elvis, Carl Perkins and Robert Johnson. Only good things can come out of this mixture. After several detours of individual members in other combos, such as ‘The Backbeats’, Johnny and the Hurricans, ‘The Sunsettes’ or ‘Troublemakers’, they are now touring the country together and are on a divine mission - to spread the Rhythm'n'Blues and Rock'n'Roll.

We are looking forward to them !!!

Admission: FREE !!!

05.09.25 UPTURN BOYS / UMSONST.*

Garagenpunk meets Alternative Rock

The Upturn Boys

We, Fred and Torben, met about 25 years ago while skateboarding. After each of us had sorted out the things in life that needed sorting out and lost sight of each other for a few years, we actually met up again while skateboarding and decided that we were cool enough to form a band.

Daniel, a friend of Fred's for many years, is in the band and has also realized that he is cool enough! He even plays the drums!

With René on bass we are complete and now it's time to really get going!

UMSONST.*
yours is simple. Anyone can do cheap. It only gets really special with Umsonst.*

Founded in 2018, the three-piece band from Bremen and the surrounding area has set itself the goal of heating you up with their German-language "mustard punk", consisting of guitar, bass, drums and vocals.

Andreas and Lennart had already started making music together in their school big band before they decided to try their hand at their own compositions in 2011. 7 years later, together with Lennart's long-time friend Jonathan, they formed Umsonst.*.

Thematically, Umsonst.*'s German lyrics range from self-reflection and vague love songs to socio-critical works and use many metaphors to provoke thought. With their "mustard punk", Umsonst.* move between punk, rock and fun, which is no coincidence given their shared fondness for bands like die ärzte or The Offspring.

Admission: FREE !!!

12.09.25 FIRESTORM / APATA

Heavy Metal / Metal

20 h

Since 2011, the 4-piece band ‘Firestorm’ from Frankfurt has been inspiring all friends of the harder style! On the foundation of straight hard rock, a symbiosis with technically demanding riffs and solos from the world of various metal subgenres such as heavy, thrash, power, alternative and even elements of metalcore has developed over time. Their energetic, rousing shows characterise the band's reputation just as much as the rarely lived values of continuity, of sticking to their own line, of going their own way, against the mainstream, even and especially in difficult days like the recent corona pandemic. Their new album ‘Rooted Future’ perfectly reflects all the musical facets that pave the way for the quartet's bright future.

https://www.firestormffm.de/

APATA

The guys from APATA are coming to the Black Pearl for the second time and want to give it a good shake.

Apata have been around since 2020 and have been complete with a new singer since 2023. Last year there was a small demo EP and the first album is in the works. We played a few gigs in Bremen and the surrounding area in 2024 and want to do more. The first concerts for 2025 are already planned.

Admission: FREE !!!

19.09.25 NI ELSE / COVERGROUND

Singer-Songwriter meets Alternative Rock

20 h

Today we have two new local heroes at the start - NI ELSE and COVERGROUND.

But who or what are NI ELSE and COVERGROUND? The best way is to describe themselves:

"Hi, I'm Ni Else from Bremen. I play voice and guitar. If it fits, loopers and backing tracks make it even better. I can be melancholic and thoughtful but also loud and distorted. My songs thrive on this contrast. Go, Indie, Go!"

I couldn't have done it any better!

He is supported by the Bremen combo COVERGROUND. They say about themselves:

"The lively and (comparatively) young troupe Coverground doesn't present music by bands that are now greying in honour, such as the Rolling Stones or Lynyrd Skynyrd, but concentrates on classics of a different kind by bands such as Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, Linkin Park, Foo Fighters or Muse. The now eight-member band has already wowed audiences at several live performances with a mixture of crunchy grooves, fat guitar sounds and powerful vocals, so we can promise a successful evening for fans of somewhat heavier music. "

That sounds like a promising concert evening, doesn't it?

See for yourself !!!

Admission: FREE !!!

26.09.25 THE SURFANAUTS / RED HOT 54

Surf meets Rockabilly

20 h

THE SURFANAUTS:
Once upon a time in April 2019... Crime scene Ebay classifieds

Ulli wants to buy a Gretsch 6120 Lefthand and therefore sells some things on Ebay classifieds, including an Aria Matsumoku bass.

Ulli: ...Sell Aria Bass (Matsumoku) with case....
Lisa: “I would be interested, is there still something to be done about the price?”...
Ulli: ‘Sure’
Lisa: “OK, I'll take it!” ...
Ulli: “What do you want to do with it?” ....
Lisa: “Yeah, like rock'n'roll or psychobilly” ...
Ulli: “I'm a guitarist in a rock'n'roll trash band and we're still looking for a bass.”

That was the first contact between Lisa and Ulli in April 2019. At the time, Ulli's semi-existent band (still with vocals) was a disaster, the practice room was a battlefield and the concept resembled the idea of a one-liner. Nevertheless, this disaster of hopelessly paralyzed stereotypes simply continued for another year. Ulli was so pissed off that he wanted to quit completely. The singer had somehow vanished into thin air anyway and Lisa had the choice between quitting before she had really started or making a suggestion to keep Ulli in the music. Ulli had already talked about surfing a few times, but had relegated its realization to a galaxy far, far away. So she said:

“We're going surfing now!!!”

The SurfAnauts were born. Suddenly the motivation was back. The battlefield of space became a real rehearsal room, with a complete redesign. Rehearsals were finally rehearsals and the joy of music returned.

The genre provided the concept and was developed further in a very short time. It was the right time, because due to Corona, there were performance bans anyway and the clubs were closed. Lisa and Ulli searched for surf classics that were either very well known or lost gems that were just waiting to be reinterpreted by The SurfAnauts and then brought back to life in the glow of the stage lights.

“.... we hadn't even realized that we were the only surf rock band in Schleswig-Holstein until then....” (quote from Ulli and Lisa). Thus, “The SurfAnauts” represent the coolest subgenre of rock'n'roll with the status of a unique selling point here in the northernmost federal state. The aim is to spread the surf sound to all corners of the country and the world until they haunt the catacombs as surf zombies accompanied by brute fuzz, delay and reverb-soaked clubs.

Thanks to EbayKleinazeigen 😉

RED HOT 54 - Rye roll made in Bremen!

For over 15 years, RED HOT 54 from Bremen have been living proof that rock'n'roll doesn't age - it just gets better styled! Since 2010, Olaf (guitar/vocals), Daniel (doghouse bass) and Uli (drums/back vocals) have been shaking the stages of this country - with pomade in their hair, swing in their hips and the sound of the 50s in their blood.

Whether Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Elvis, the Stray Cats or Johnny Kidd and the Pirates - RED HOT 54 don't just cover classics, they resurrect them! There are also plenty of their own songs, which sound just as good as if they had fallen straight out of a smoky jukebox.

They have already shared the stage with rock'n'roll greats such as Alvin Stardust, Mad Sin and the Hot Wheels - in 2011, the Bremen Schlachthof shook with 800 dance-crazed fans at the “Rockabilly Earthquake”. And in 2012 came the album Goose Creek Blues - packed with hot rhythms and cracking guitar riffs.

Conclusion: If you miss RED HOT 54, you miss rock'n'roll! So: Fix your hair, put on your petticoat and off you go to the next gig - because when RED HOT 54 play, dancing is compulsory!

Admission: FREE !!!

30.09.25 (Tuesday)

Doublefeature:

COMMANDO BERLIN (Ramones Cover)

LAST CARRES (Misfits-Tribute-Band)

20 h

An evening that will have it all! Two top-class bands will sweeten the evening musically. COMMANDO BERLIN and LAST CARRES.

COMMANDO BERLIN
is a Berlin Ramones tribute band that has been interpreting the legendary songs in their own style for over 20 years, capturing the energy of the original band. According to their motto: “Today your love - tomorrow the world” they will shake the small stage in the Black Pearl.

LAST CARRES

From Hell They Came!
At the end of 2017, experienced musicians from the Dresden region came together to bring the cult songs of the Misfits back to German stages under the band name “LAST CARESS”! The longest-serving horror punk combo has been touring the music scene since 1977. However, the original band has made itself scarce, and although the original line-up has reunited, it has since limited itself to two gigs a year in the USA. All the better that there is now an alternative that performs all the classics, both from the Danzig era and from the time with Michale Graves on vocals, and gives the still numerous Misfits fans another opportunity to celebrate their favorite songs live! Keep your eyes and ears open - the undead are back in town!

Admission
VVK: 15€
AK: 20€

Tickets at:

https://t.rausgegangen.de/tickets/commando-berlin-ramones-cover-last-carres-misfits-tribute-ba

https://www.psychobillyearthquake.de/home/Tickets-c15614704

03.10.25 GREEN BLUES BAND Dirty Blues for unity

20 h

Are back again! Our house and wedding blues band: THE GREEN BLUES BAND
We are delighted to welcome this blues band back to the Black Pearl for the 3rd time.

They write about themselves:
‘The Green Blues Band is a blues-rock formation from Bremen, which formed in 2003 around the Bremen guitarist and singer Ole Morisse and the Lithuanian harp player Danny Lee. Within two years, the band had become a welcome guest on blues and rock stages in clubs and at festivals in Germany and abroad.

After a break and a reshuffle on bass and drums, the band returned to the successful original line-up in 2010 and released their official debut album in 2011/12, which made its first mark on the national and international radio landscape and the blues scene.

Stylistically, the band's sound can be categorised between the dirty blues of the Red Devils and the crunchy rock of modern blues greats such as Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Even though pieces by these protagonists do appear in the band's programme, the Green Blues Band has developed its own style and its own songs that differ from all this and bring a breath of fresh air to the blues genre.

In 2013, there was another line-up change and the talented young drummer Rasmus Bruns took over the drums.
Another album was released at the beginning of 2019 and was also advertised in ‘Blues-News’.
In 2020, their bassist Jürgen Streithorst died suddenly and unexpectedly and was replaced by Christian Figge. The band can now be seen and heard again full of energy on stages around the world.’
Source: https://app.backstagepro.de/green-blues-band 22.04.25, 14:01

Admission: FREE !!!

10.10.25 THE CRAZY NIGHTS

80's heart-rock with eyeliner and a touch of evil

20 h

The voice and the weirdness of The Pleasures, the pathos and magic of great anthems, the favourite hits of your rock idols, the completely new Leif show with glitter, love and a touch of evil. These are ‘The Crazy Nights’ from Hamburg.

This band was founded at the beginning of 2020 and things really took off, as they quickly put together a live set and tour and were ready for the stages of this planet.

The individual musicians in this truly colourful group have enjoyed international success and travelled far and wide, promptly forming Hamburg's new ‘supergroup’ and could hardly be more different. Here, seasoned Hamburg metallers (Jörg Kassel and Carsten Sharky Meyer) meet the unpredictable guitarist Christian Krizzy Schwalm. And all together on Leif Astroid, who dances on the musical tightrope with his up to 4-octave voice somewhere between heart rock, glitter, lust and burden, love and ruin, joy and black humour.
A night with The Crazy Nights is anything but sleeping through the night. Every song is not just played on stage, but lived stylishly until even the last member of the audience sings along. Big show in a small club? Ladies and rockers...here comes The Crazy Nights.

17.10.25 NOREDLINE

Rock - Pop - Funk

20 h

NOREDLINE is a sextet from Bremen since June 2024. The members have live and studio experience from various bands and projects.
NOREDLINE offers handmade and entertaining music straight from the epicentre of good taste, exclusively from their own quill with German or English lyrics. Perhaps not as eye-catching as a tarantula on a cream cake, but remarkable nonetheless. The style could sometimes be described as hard, occasionally as delicate, but never as meaningless. A successful symbiosis of rock, pop and a hint of funk, you could say. If you want to open a drawer, you're welcome to do so, but you shouldn't be surprised at all the chameleonic sounds that penetrate your ears. Lyrically, the songs captivate with the loveliness of a vapour ram and the irrepressible force of a caress. The autobiographical blends with fiction to create an exquisite literary melange.
NOREDLINE knows no fear of contact with different styles and is not afraid that its own masterpieces will not sound good. After all, what are the cover bands supposed to play later ;-)

Admission: FREE !!!

18.10.25 BRING YOUR OWN BEER

The new age of Bluesrock

20 h

BRING YOUR OWN BEER
With an unmistakable blend of blues, rock and a touch of soul, Bring Your Own Beer makes a clear statement: blues rock is back - and fresher than ever! The band impresses with an energetic live performance and a sound that gets right under your skin.

‘[...] The combo from the northern Ruhr area impressed the audience with a multi-faceted, enriched blues that literally electrified the air in the venue with its rocking character.[...]’ - RockTimes Magazine

Honest, energetic and uncompromising: Bring Your Own Beer put the pedal to the metal of the blues rock scene! A particular highlight of their career: the band recorded three songs at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London - a milestone that underlines their commitment to quality and musical craftsmanship. No wonder WDR brought them into the limelight twice for exclusive interviews. With their powerful slogan "The New Age of Bluesrock", Bring Your Own Beer are capturing the hearts of music fans all over the country. Passion, authenticity and musical precision meet concentrated energy - an experience that should not be missed on any stage!

Welcome to the new era of blues rock - welcome to Bring Your Own Beer!

LÄNDPHIL

A band like a corner pub. Quite dirty from the outside, but once you're there, quite charming... and there's beer too!

Three friends from childhood indulge in rock n' roll together, which is classic, loud and without frills. The lyrics mostly tell of a boozy nightlife, with the fun of it all coming first.

Admisson: FREE !!!

31.10.25 DEAR ROBIN - Vintage Rock from Rostock

20 h

Dear Robin is a five-piece rock band from Rostock that brings back the sound of the 60s and 70s with a breath of fresh air and a good dose of blues rock. Rooted in vintage rock, the young band brings the Woodstock sound to the stage. Their music is a mixture of Fleetwood Mac and Deep Purple. Rock numbers with catchy riffs meet flower power, blues and southern rock.
With two albums under their belt, Dear Robin have made a name for themselves and have already played on the festival stages of Jamel rockt den Förster and Wasted in Jarmen. The band has supported Robert Jon and The Wreck and Leap, among others.
The band recorded their latest album Timebound in the studio of the East German rock band Silly with renowned producer Leonard Vaessen. A particular highlight in their career to date has been the collaboration with the Fender brand and the associated jam session with bassist Darryl Jones (Rolling Stones and many more).
Dear Robin stands for handmade rock music, rousing live shows and an authentic retro sound.

www.dearrobin-official.com

Admission: FREE !!!

07.11.25 THE TATTOOED LADIES - Blues & Bluesrock

20 h

The ‘tattooed ladies’ come on deck of the Black Pearl for the second time. There's no denying that Rory Gallagher is one of their idols. But Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Gary Clarke Jr, Cream and Free are also on their list.

So there are plenty of musical treats on the programme and die-hard music lovers are sure to get their money's worth.

We are looking forward to it!

Admission: FREE !!!

14.11.25 THE SILVERETTES

Rock'n'Roll meets Powerwomen Chic

20 h

They are back !!!!!
We are very proud to present you for the second time, in Betty's Black Pearl, the sexiest Rockabellas there are - THE SILVERETTES.
They say about themselves:
‘The Silverettes - rock & roll meets power woman chic
The Silverettes - three musicians who revitalise the rock & roll spirit with an extra portion of energy, style and power. With their unmistakable mix of classic rockabilly sounds, modern rock'n'roll and a pinch of pop, they immediately infect their audience. The Silverettes don't just replay - they take the genre, give it their own contemporary twist and prove that rock & roll and rockabilly are anything but nostalgia. Whether with dynamic original compositions or raﬃng cover versions, the band impresses with rousing vocals, energetic playing and a stage presence that is second to none. Their harmonious voices and palpable passion for music make every performance a highlight. With their authentic retro look, which perfectly matches their sound, The Silverettes are not only a feast for the ears, but also an eye-catcher.
These three power women show that rockabilly is no longer a male domain - The Silverettes are a must for anyone who loves handmade music, strong voices and pure stage energy. No matter if festival, club concert or big stage - they will make the audience dance, sing along and celebrate.

The Silverettes - feminine, wild and unstoppable.

Honey - drums/ vocals

Jane - double bass/ electric bass/ saxophone/ vocals

Ira - acoustic guitar/ electric guitar/ ukulele/ accordion/ vocals

Pomez di Lorenzo - electric guitar’

Source: https://thesilverettes.de/bio/ (03.04.2025, 21:12)

Tickets:
AK: 20 €
VVK: 17 € (+VK fee)
https://rausgegangen.de/events/the-silverettes-5/

21.11.25 FAT JO'S DIARY #

Neo Classic Rock

20 h

It was supposed to be fat - it was supposed to be in your face - it was supposed to be rough. The concept for this band quickly emerged. Known from earlier formations, they remembered old companions and began to get together. The first preliminary demos were produced. The results were overwhelming, even for the experienced musicians. Filigree fingerpicking, punchy power chords, pushing basslines and maltreating drums. Arranged to suit the band and played to suit the song. FAT JO'S DIARY from Bremen has dedicated itself to a sophisticated mix of handmade rock and funk elements. From ballads to uptempo rock songs. The JO'S
do completely without live recordings from the tape. Drums, bass, guitars and vocals are 100% live!
This is FAT JO'S DIARY, honest and expressive rock music!
https://www.fat-jos-diary.de/

Admission: FREE !!!

22.11.25 MELROCK

All American Rockmusic

20 h

All American Rock Music...Mel K., singer from South Dakota, USA and four musicians from the most beautiful Hanseatic city share their passion for rock and soul: Crazy Horse meets Bremer Stadtmusikanten. When they are on stage together, it has to be “Mel rocks”!!!

The programme mainly features selected songs by great American singers and musicians: Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Suzi Quatro, Miley Cyrus, Bette Midler...The setlist is completed with songs from the golden age of rock music, the hits of John Mellenkamp, Neil Young, Tom Petty and Bob Seeger - All American Rock Music... and nobody sings it like Mel K.!

'Melrock' - synonym and guarantee for authenticity, professionalism and cool performance. Whether city festival or club gig...Mel rocks!!!

Mel K. - Vocals / Dr Rock -Bass / Even Steven - Drums / Olli Pop - Guitar / Ron Rockalot - Guitar

https://melrock.de/https://melrock.de/

Admission: FREE !!!

28.11.25 MORBUS GREED / UMSONST.*

Hard Rock / Alternative Rock

20 h

MORBUS GREED

It's the year 2023, or to be more precise, it's May 2023. 3 guys are standing in a basement and ROCKING for all they're worth.

In this magical moment of rock'n'roll, "MORBUS GREED" is born.

The line-up is just as classic as this moment.

Consisting of guitar, bass and drums.

Morbus Greed is a hard rock / heavy metal band with a passion and that's exactly what the three of them convey.

So if you like to shake your head, stamp your foot, raise your fries fork in the air, sing along to

or just want to have your ears blown clear with fat riffs and melodious tunes,

then Morbus Greed is the right band for you.

UMSONST.*
Expensive is easy. Anyone can do cheap. It only gets really special with Umsonst.*

Admission: FREE !!!

05.12.25 HIGHFIELD LANE

Straight Rock

20 h

HIGHFIELD LANE play straight rock with a classic band line-up. The passion for good handmade music and the rousing live atmosphere guarantee that this energy is transferred to the audience.
The band has been playing together in its current line-up since 2019 and has become an integral part of the northern German music scene over the years.
In addition to gripping arrangements, the Bremen band is characterised by a passion for timeless melodies that stay in the listener's ears. Polyphonic vocals and meaningful lyrics captivate the audience and contribute to making the concerts a real experience.
In early 2023, the band's first album was released with the apt name ‘ONE’, which ‘presents earthy rock with strong roots in the 70s and 80s’; with ‘catchy numbers that stick’ (Gitarre & Bass, 07/2023).
The digital release of the live album ‘Welcome To The Club’ on all popular streaming platforms followed in January 2024. In eight tracks, the quartet presents
rock songs full of enthusiasm and with a good dose of live power!
Highfield Lane still have a lot planned for this year: in addition to a video shoot, new songs are waiting to be recorded and a series of concerts in cities where the band has not yet performed are also on the agenda. So it will be interesting to see what else these busy musicians have in store.

So if you're in the mood for good, rocking songs and sounds, coupled with a great love of playing,
is always in the right place here...

...in the HIGHFIELD LANE.

Admission: FREE !!!