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Seeing the hip hop band Die Fantastichen Vier perform at a festival was I think the best way to see the band. Their intense energy and performance value was matched by the epic lighting, smoke, fire, and audience of thousands. It’s refreshing to hear rappers to use their own native language (German), rather than sticking to the conventions of the industry and performing in English.

It’s also awesome that they’ve been together for over 20 years, had have the same line up as they always have. They opened their show with Sie ist Weg, and completely rocked it. Their articulation and diction is spot on, and the way that they were interacting with and bouncing off of each other was so cool to watch live. They even had some choreography throughout the song.

They went on to play mainly from their newest album Fur Dich Immer Noch Fanta Sie, which is simply epic, but hearing it live was even more incredible. The drum beat is so strong, and the musicians slightly mixes up some of the original versions with instrumental solos and extended choruses which was a lot of fun and really got the crowd going.

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Die fantastischen vier: vier und jetzt tour 2016/2017.

Die Fantastischen Vier aka iconic German rappers Fanta 4 hit the road again on “Vier und Jetzt” their biennial tour campaign for 2016-17, reaching out to an ever loyal fan base which spans several generations and stretches across every corner of the country. Once again the lighting, set and visual design was created by Gunther Hecker working in close collaboration with Marc Lorenz. Gunther and Marc are a well-known FOH duo recognized for their fresh, often radical, boundary-pushing ideas and different approach. Their lighting rigs frequently contain Robe fixtures and this one followed that very trend with 60 Pointes that were integral to the epic yet raw show aesthetic developed by Gunther. Marc, from Cue Design, took on the role of lighting director plus overall visual technology and control guru, compiling and co-ordinating the lighting and video specifications according to Gunther’s wish list. The pair were joined on the creative production team by visuals/content producer Franz Schlechter and band member AndY (And.Ypsilon - Andreas Rieke), who created some of the video and programmed custom Quartz Composer patches which were integrated into the Resolume video playback system that Marc chose to run the show visuals. The 60 x Pointes were all rigged on five overhead trusses flown directly above the central section and main performance area of the epic wide-look stage design. These trusses were automated using a Cyberhoist C1 system. Gunther explained that he wanted to step away from a "traditional" lighting composition of using wash, spot and beam lights, instead using just LED wash fixtures - to do exactly that - and then Pointes for multiple lighting special effects. The intention was to create looks that didn’t feature predictable beam patterns or sequences either symmetrical or asymmetrical. Instead he built off-beat almost abstract visual impressions utilizing Pointes. These "pictures" were juxtaposed with the LED wash lights and around 180 medium flood PAR cans dotted around the rig. Sometimes the Pointes would be on a tight focus and used for fast pulsing and trippy flickering effects in conjunction with LED strobes also rigged on the same moving trusses, and at other times, they were used for super-fast pan/tilt chases - almost anything that was non-standard and that you’d not normally recognise as a Pointe look. The five moving trusses also added theatricality to the stage and shifted the entire look and feel of the space, sometimes closing it right down in a complete antithesis of the full-on wide set looks. The 40 x 7m stage wings were built from five sections containing 2 x1 metre high gloss white foil projection panels. Four sections had 21 panels and a centre section had 42 panels with 2 metre gaps between all the sections. These were inspired by a design that had worked successfully during their outdoor summer shows. Furthermore, Gunther used Pointes to break the very clean stark picture that these panels presented. Gunther comments that creating a show in a white gloss environment was a real challenge, but in the true spirit of experimentalism, “That’s why we chose to do it”. Apart from the white patent being a departure, it was part of the show narrative. Like most rap music, language is important, so this was an ideal vehicle to deliver key words and text onscreen via powerful projections. This was also one of the starting points for the whole overall visual design. Gunther very much sees video and lighting as one creative entity, so his designs create collages full of "images and impressions" with careful layering and combining of both mediums and this is very much a key part of his MO for bringing a show to life onstage with interesting and lasting memories. The seven camera IMAG mix was directed by Simon Cimander and fed to three moving LED screens as well as treated and displayed across the projection surfaces sometimes skilfully mashed up with the playback video. The screens were also used as pure light-sources, underlining the whole concept of blending lighting and visuals. On the road, Gunther ran the lights while Marc operated the Video-Matrixes and controls, both using Hog 4 consoles. Ingo Koenzen was the Cyberhoist operator and Franz Schlechter and Mark Langer divided up the touring media server duties between them. All the lighting equipment was supplied by German rental specialist Satis + Fy, out of their Werne facility, together with rigging, automation, stage and set. Cue Design provided the Hog 4 consoles running the lights and media servers for the playback video. The Fanta 4 tour started just as an extremely busy autumn / winter season drew to a close for Gunther and Marc with three other show designs on the road including for violinist David Garrett and rapper Cro, both with Robe BMFLs on their rigs. Fotos: Louise Stickland Setlist Die 4. Dimension 25 Danke Und los Die Stadt die es nicht gibt Heute Locker bleiben Yeah Yeah Yeah (short version) Das Spiel ist aus Lass sehen Dicker Pulli 45 Fieber Sie ist weg Gegen jede Vernunft Gebt uns ruhig die Schuld (den Rest könnt ihr behalten) Einfach sein Smudo in Zukunft Typisch ich Tag am Meer Krieger MfG Der Picknicker Was geht Ernten was wir säen Single Populär Die da Troy Tour Dates 20.12.2016 Brose Arena, Bamberg 21.12.2016 Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart 22.12.2016 Schleyerhalle, Stuttgart 23.12.2016 Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart 17.01.2017 Olympiahalle, München 18.01.2017 Zürich, Hallenstadion 19.01.2017 Festhalle, Frankfurt 21.01.2017 König-Pilsener-Arena, Oberhausen 24.01.2017 Stadthalle, A-Wien 25.01.2017 Arena, Leipzig 26.01.2017 Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg 27.01.2017 Lanxess Arena, Köln 10.06.2017 Ideen Expo, Hannover 08.07.2017 Allgäu Concert Arena, Kempten 09.07.2017 Residenzschloss, Rastatt 10.07.2017 Tollwood Festival, München 21.07.2017 Carre Open Air, Tübingen 22.07.2017 Schloss Salem, Salem 23.07.2017 Waidsee, Weinheim 25.08.2017 Domplatz, Magdeburg 26.08.2017 Seaside Beach, Essen 01.09.2017 Open Air, Hemer 02.09.2017 Kurpark Classix, Aachen 03.09.2017 Junge Garde, Dresden  

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• 02.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Frankfurt am Main, Festhalle -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
• 04.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Hannover, ZAG Arena -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
• 05.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Köln, LANXESS arena -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
• 06.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Zürich, Hallenstadion -1 --> TICKETS ab 103,85 €
• 07.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Freiburg im Breisgau, Messe Freiburg, SICK-Arena (Halle 2) -1 --> TICKETS ab 79,90 €
• 10.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Leipzig, QUARTERBACK Immobilien Arena -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
• 11.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Hamburg, Barclays Arena -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
• 12.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Bremen, ÖVB-Arena -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
• 14.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Esch-Belval Esch-sur-Alzette, Rockhal -1 --> TICKETS 79,95 €
• 15.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->München, Olympiahalle -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
• 17.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Oberhausen, Rudolf Weber-ARENA -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
• 18.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
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• 22.12.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Long Player On Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Stuttgart, Schleyer-Halle -1 --> TICKETS ab 69,90 €
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• 12.07.2024 Die Fantastischen Vier - Open Air Tour 2024 -1 --> -1) --> -1)" class="ng-scope"> -1) --> -1 -->Bad Sooden-Allendorf (Nordhessen), SoundGarten Open Air -1 --> TICKETS 79,95 €
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LONG PLAYER ON TOUR 2024

Die Fantastischen Vier veröffentlichen ihr elftes Album "Long Player“, das sie im Dezember 2024 mit euch feiern wollen. Die Tickets für die Konzerte in Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz und Luxemburg sind ab sofort erhältlich.

Das neue Album “Long Player” könnt ihr als CD oder Doppel-Vinyl vorbestellen. Das Album erscheint am 04.10.2024. Wenn euch die CD oder Vinyl nicht genug ist, dann haben wir etwas ganz Besonderes für euch. Schaut doch einfach mal im Fanta 4 Shop vorbei.

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Luke Combs crushes 2024 stadium concert tour kickoff at Milwaukee's American Family Field

Luke Combs took to the stage in Milwaukee Friday like a bear roaring out of hibernation.

"First show back in five months — here we go," the country superstar cheered after the third song for the kickoff of his "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old Tour" at American Family Field. The tour's second show, for the only the second time in the city's stadium concert history, includes another night at the Milwaukee Brewers' ballpark Saturday.

Combs clearly relished being back in tour mode, roaming all over the stage and runways, crooning and belting until his face turned heirloom-tomato red for show starters "Must've Never Met You," "She Got the Best of Me" and "Lovin' On You" — the latter two among 13 No. 1 Billboard Country Airplay chart-toppers that made Friday's 27-song setlist.

But I'd wager there were a whole lot of Combs fans in Milwaukee Friday who were more excited for this show than he was.

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The full-volume singalongs were Exhibit A in that argument, but some historical context is important.

Milwaukee is spoiled by the sheer volume of country A-listers who routinely come to town (Dan + Shay were here last week, and Tim McGraw is going to be here next week). Combs, too, came through early in his career for three shows at the Rave and the late Northern Lights Theater; he also opened for Blake Shelton at Summerfest in 2018 and made a Farm Aid appearance at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in 2019.

But that's it. As his trophy case filled up, as the hits kept coming, as he moved on up to stadium headliner status, Combs — very much still at the top of the A-list with a leading eight ACM Award nominations announced this week — had yet to do a major Milwaukee headlining show.

Until this weekend, when he rewarded Milwaukee fans' patience with an impassioned, hits-loaded show and a couple of custom nods to the city — from the blue Brewers ballcap that served as the signature piece of his humble concert ensemble to the lyrical swaps of "Milwaukee" into a handful of songs. That didn't quite work as a sub for Panama as he sang about deep sea fishing for "When It Rains It Pours" Friday — but the cheering crowd made it clear the gesture was appreciated.

And the Milwaukee fans adored the beer-centric portion of Friday's program. Fans got to vote for one of three songs via text to make the setlist Friday, and "Beer Can" beat out "Don't Tempt Me" and "Memories Are Made Of." He paid his respects to hometown favorite Miller Brewing — possibly displeasing any American Family Insurance execs in the crowd when he suggested he still thought of the Milwaukee Brewers stadium as Miller Park — and shotgunned a can of Miller Lite during "1, 2 Many."

And of all the big hits Combs played Friday night, "Beer Never Broke My Heart" had one of the most heartfelt singalongs.

That, and his cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." The biggest hit of his career, Combs' take is pretty straightforward, letting Chapman's beautiful lyrics and melodies lead the way. But there's still clearly something special about his version, isn't there?

It's the same thing, Friday's show indicated, that has made Combs' such a superstar.

As a songwriter, as a storyteller, he's as polished as any of his peers in heavy rotation on country radio. But there's more soul and vulnerability in his voice, with just a touch of grit, than most of his centrist country star contemporaries.

So Combs, a back-to-back CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year recipient, was as expected a likable, stadium-electrifying party host.

But his ability to make the stadium filled with 41,000 to 44,000 feel small, to make songs feel personal in that space, that was his greatest strength Friday — whether he was crooning "This One's for You" alone on electric guitar while his seven-piece band took a breather, or tenderly belting "Better Together" accompanied by pretty melodies on a piano.

But the most intimate and moving stretch of the night included "Love You Anyway," "Forever After All" and "Beautiful Crazy," which Combs said were inspired by his wife Nicole Hocking, who was in attendance Friday. Combs prefaced the song singing her praises, including how she helped him with his daily anxieties — and expressed remorse for missing the birth of their second son last year while he was on tour in Australia. Calling it the best and worst day of his life, Combs choked up, took a beat, and wiped tears from his eyes. And then he poured all the emotion, all the gratitude that he felt in that highly vulnerable moment into those songs.

As the show hit the hour-and-50-minute mark Friday, and Combs more than earned the right to head backstage for some family time, he struggled to peel himself away from the stage.

Nine minutes after Combs sang the final lyrics of the night's final song, "The Kind of Love We Make," the seats across the stadium were largely empty. But the pit was still full of fans, and Combs was still on that stage, signing autograph after autograph after autograph.

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Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin and the Wilder Blue opened Friday night's Luke Combs concert

Cody Jinks was a standout at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival in Veterans Park last summer , fueled by a hellbent desire to win over the crowd as the event’s lone country act. As the primary opener Friday at a big ol' country show, that kind of pressure was off. And, consequently, Jinks’ fire didn’t burn as brightly, despite solid renditions of tunes like “Fast Hand” and “Mamma Song” aided by a honky-tonk-tuned band.

Immediately winning points with a customized Brew Crew jersey, singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin turned out to be the most animated of Friday's openers, storming the catwalk and banging his head for “Hardwood Floors.” But even in “stadium mode,” Godwin brought intimacy and tenderness to tearjerkers like “Miner Imperfections,” which he dedicated to his father. Godwin may not be at the level of his good friend Zach Bryan yet ( who he opened for at Summerfest last year ), with stadiums full of people mesmerized by every word, but Friday’s set suggested it could be in the cards. Next up for Godwin in Milwaukee: a headlining set at Summerfest’s Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard June 28, which could prove to be too small a stage for his fanbase.

Alt-country act the Wilder Blue started off the night with a gentle but effective rendition of the national anthem, then kept things mellow for Eagles cover “Seven Bridges Road” and “I’m Your Man,” a new single out Friday that, played live, was more blue-cool than red-hot swagger. The polite but understandably sleepy crowd would have to wait for something, well, wilder.

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6 takeaways from Luke Combs' Milwaukee concert Friday

• At the risk of ruining this for everyone catching a concert at American Family Field in the future (including myself): I once again followed Journal Sentinel reporter Claire Reid's traffic-avoiding tips and drove into the stadium lots from Blue Mound Road. I first hit the brakes at 5:28 p.m., and I was parked by 5:41 p.m. The Journal Sentinel splurged on premium parking this time out, so that cut down on my parking time, but I still was shocked at how quickly I got in. But getting out, there's really nothing drivers can do to avoid that headache. People started filing out in large numbers around 10:50 p.m., but the drive out of the lots around me didn't really clear up until about 12:10 a.m.
• A friend texted me a photo from his seats at Friday's show — with a massive, suspended speaker stack blocking a good portion of the stage, even though his tickets weren't classified as "obstructed view." He debated with customer service to no avail and embraced a positive attitude, and I gathered he was still able to see Combs on the screens clearly and when he'd walk the stage. But given the complications getting to the show and the cost, it's too bad my friend and others seated near him had to deal with that.
• Beyond "Fast Car," there were other covers Friday, including a stirring take of Ed Sheeran's "Dive," a rendition of Brooks & Dunn's "Brand New Man," and a medley of three songs with a few of Combs' bandmates taking lead vocals: Shania Twain's "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?," Train's "Drops of Jupiter" and Dierks Bentley's "What Was I Thinkin'?"
• Combs covered a whole lot of hits, but not every one of his Billboard Country Airplay chart-toppers made the setlist. Left out Friday: "Even Though I'm Leaving," "Does to Me" and "Doin' This." But it was worth cutting one of those to make sure he added unreleased fatherly love song "The Man He Sees in Me" Friday.
• A head's up: Combs’ openers Friday won’t be the same openers Saturday. Expect a more country radio vibe with (in order of appearance) Colby Acuff, Drew Parker, Mitchell Tenpenny and Jordan Davis. And if you get to the lots by 3 p.m., you can see two more acts — Ryan Larkins and Graham Barham — at the Third Base Plaza at American Family Field.
• Most interesting conversation from the pit: A woman near the stage yelled at a security guard, “Next time I have to pee you’re coming with. That was (expletive) brutal coming back in here.” Understandably, the security guard looked horrified.

Luke Combs' American Family Field April 12 Setlist

• ”Must’ve Never Met You”
• ”She Got the Best of Me”
• ”Lovin’ on You”
• ”My Kinda Folk”
• ”Brand New Man” (Brooks & Dunn cover)
• ”One Number Away”
• ”Houston, We Got a Problem”
• ”The Man He Sees in Me”
• ”This One’s for You”
• ”Going, Going, Gone”
• ”Dive” (Ed Sheeran cover)
• ”Whose Bed Have You Boots Been Under?” (Shania Twain cover)/“Drops of Jupiter” (Train cover)/“What Was I Thinkin’?” (Dierks Bentley cover)
• ”Where the Wild Things Are”
• "Love You Anyway"
• "Forever After All"
• "Beautiful Crazy"
• "Fast Car" (Tracy Chapman cover)
• "Hurricane"
• "Cold As You"
• "When It Rains It Pours"
• "1, 2 Many"
• "Beer Never Broke My Heart"
• "Better Together"
• "The Kind of Love We Make"

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