Corona benefit concerts: musicians play for Poing's only cultural stage

The corona crisis badly affected Poing's only cultural stage “Zum Andal”. Musicians fight for preservation and play benefit concerts via live stream. Next date: May 31. 

Poing - Andreas Otten, innkeeper of “Zum Andal” with Poing's only cabaret, says: “We are at the end of our strength.” He and his wife Diana Terlicher have been running the bistro on Hauptstrasse for seven years, and the corona crisis is with them Leave traces, says the 37-year-old. Not only financially, but also mentally. "Closed for ten weeks and only eating to go, that was a nerve-wracking experience for us." Especially since the actual cook had been sick for a good four weeks.

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Because the lease continues even in the Corona crisis, he has already had talks with the landlord, says the landlord. He would also meet with Mayor Thomas Stark after the Pentecost vacation to discuss the situation. And whether and how it will continue with “Zum Andal” and the cabaret. "We don't want to give up!" Emphasizes Otten.

"Zum Andal" closes for a week

After Pentecost weekend, however, he and his wife will close the bistro for a week. "We have to recharge our batteries," he says. It should continue from June 9 , despite and with corona restrictions. To keep the bistro and its cultural stage alive, regional musicians and bands are currently organizing benefit concerts for “Zum Andal ”. Of course, due to the restrictions, not in front of a real audience, but via live stream on the Internet. With donation link. "The donations go on lease 1: 1," says Andreas Otten, who thanks him very much for his commitment. And at the same time says: "We don't want anything for free."

It started a week ago with the punk acoustic duo Shots, which had over 1700 visitors during the live stream. Donation proceeds: over 500 euros. This Sunday, May 31st, the Jonas Frank Trio will play with the Poinger Thomas Steinbrunner from 7.30 p.m. He says: “The Andal stage impressed me impressively. Without them, I wouldn't be the musician that I am today. ”In the past few years, the guitarist has been a musician and a technician on and behind Poing's only cabaret.

Live concerts in front of 18 guests

If it is up to Andreas Otten , real live concerts will also take place after June 15th. As soon as it is allowed again. He already has inquiries from bands and musicians, he reports. For example, the Oktoberfest band Derby is planning to play in a small cast at “Andal”. Even if only 18 guests would be allowed due to corona restrictions . “They, like many other bands and musicians, have missed many appearances. The derbies say: Better in front of 18 guests than in front of nobody, ”says Andreas Otten. In addition, the band would have announced that they would play for free and just let around a hat. Michael Benker wants to do the same: The date of his appearance at "Andal" in front of 18 permitted guests has already been determined: Saturday, June 20.

That is pure cabaret and culture, that is what Andreas Otten and his wife Diana Terlicher want to maintain in Poing. The Bavarian rock band Gsindl has already announced that they want to play a live stream benefit concert at and for the "Andal".

Poing: Live stream on Pentecost Sunday

The Jonas Frank Trio's benefit concert will take place this Sunday, May 31, and starts at 7.30 p.m. Jonas Frank, Thomas Steinbrunner and Julian Kramer will broadcast the concert live on Facebook and Youtube. Enter “Jonas Frank Trio” on YouTube into the search mask, on Facebook the “Zum Andal” and “Weltstadtvorstadt mit Herz” pages will broadcast. The donation link for maintaining the bistro and the cultural stage can also be found on all platforms .