Porsche Music Night

Hi everyone!

I know it's a long time since I've written something here and a lot as happened since. But I'll update you on that at a more convenient time.
For now I want to write you a review of a series of events at Porsche Music Night in Stuttgart!

A long drive to Stuttgart, but it was worth every inch of it. Seriously!

We arrived at our very fancy hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn in between the Porsche Arena and the Mercedes - Benz Arena, in front of the Mercedes factory and Museum. This museum, by the way, is also worth a visit! It's beautiful and it will make you appreciate Mercedes even more. :)

Okay, now back to business and what I actually wanted to write.

We arrived at our fancy pants hotel. All personnel was extremely friendly and helpful. I've never experienced such a good treatment in a hotel, and believe me, I've already been in a few hotels here and there! ;)
After we dropped all our luggage in our room, we wanted to explore the beautiful hotel. On our way to the Wellness area we passed a man in bathrobe and slippers. From far it was kind of a funny view, but when he came closer we thought it might be the best guitarist in the whole world, Lars from The Baseballs. We didn't know for sure so we didn't say anything. He had a beard and when we saw him before he never did, so we weren't sure. Okay. So we left it at that. We thought it might've been him, but we weren't sure. We weren't sure.... We weren't... Until we took the elevator and the 'man-in-bathrobe-now-in-jeans' took the elevator with us. He actually kind of saved my brother from being stuck between the doors of the elevator. We left the elevator and still: we were not sure.
We decided so wait and see if Lars had a beard on stage and then we would be sure. So we got all dressed up for a fancy night out and we tried not to think about it anymore.
We had nice food and drinks at Porsche Music Night and then the first artists appeared on stage: The Rattles. An rock 'n' roll band existing of three elderly men, but no doubt they could sing! They really opened the Music Night very well.

And then it was time: my favorite band of all times would be on stage: The Baseballs. Unfortunately without Sam who has back problems and has to rest. Nevertheless, it was a great performance. 

And of course you all wanted to know if the 'man-in-bathrobe' was my favorite guitarist... 

And YES it was him. We felt soooo weird afterwards. He had this grin in the elevator like he knew we should've recognized him (we've been to many concerts before and we always try to be well in front, and once he heard me say that I thought he was pretty handsome, so yes, I know...). 

Well, through this message, I want to tell Lars how sorry I am I didn't dare asking him if it were really him.... Next time I will! ;) 

Lars... 

The Baseballs

Basti

Two instead of three Baseballs: Basti & Digger

Basti

Basti & Digger

Klaas

Digger - Lars - Basti

Digger

After The Baseballs it was time for Umberto Tozzi. I have to say that I expected more from an artist like him, but nonetheless his performance was okay. The saxophonist was incredibly good and that made Umberto's performance a lot better.

Umberto Tozzi

Famous for her hit '99 Luftballons' in Belgium, but still famous and more popular than ever: Nena. Incredible woman with an incredible voice. She rocked the stage. Making pictures of her was prohibited, but one clandestine photograph never killed anyone, so my brother took this one:

Nena

They were announced as a tribute band to Queen and Freddie Mercury, but The Queen Kings are much more than that. They're amazing artists who pay huge respect to Queen and Freddie, but they have their own way and that's what's so great about this band. If you ever have the chance to see them live, please do so, you won't regret it! Mark my words!

The Queen Kings

The morning after the Porsche Music Night we saw a few members of The Rattles and The Queen Kings and also Klaas, the best bassist in the world and of course member of our favorite band, The Baseballs! :)
We had a little chat (okay, my mum actually talked to him, because of course I was way too chicken)and gave him some Belgian chocolates to share with the band. He was really really nice and he has the most beautiful voice. I was really stunned. :) You always pay attention to the singers' voices, so I never heard how beautiful his voice was. ;)
Klaas, I hope you returned home safe and sound and I hope to see you soon again. It was really nice meeting you. :)

Klaas

And as all fun stories come to an end so did this one... We returned home and all we have left is a lot of pictures and good memories...

To end this blog I still want you to meet The Queen Kings:

Video not owned by me: via youtube.com: Scaramouche15

Enjoy!

Talk to you again real soon, promised! :) 

P.S.: I've noticed that when I publish this message some of the words have links under it, this is not my intention and I don't know what that's happening. Please ignore these links.