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Theaterplatz 1, 6330 Kufstein
“… The man belongs in the Great 'Bavarian Songbook', in the Hall of Fame of Bavarian songwriting,” says Bavarian Radio – and for once, they are right in every respect. For 20 years now, the man from Bad Reichenhall has been on his journey, and somewhere between Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and a Bavarian poacher, Söllner embodies his essence – singing in the songwriter tradition of American directness, with great musical instinct, as if freedom-seeking pioneers had returned to the Alps. Söllner's view of life is uncompromising, his vision of the world he wants to live in is a just one, and his anger towards those who want to destroy this world and its living beings comes with primal force. “We have forgotten that we are the only species that can choose to change something. We can end the misery before the misery ends us. I try to believe in the good, even if I don’t always succeed, and I repeatedly expose our hypocrisy in my songs,” says Söllner. Nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, hope is always the greatest force in his songs, and tenderness and love are always stronger than anger or despair. But woe to those who misuse the concept of freedom or want to curtail Söllner's very own freedom; his directness and roughness can be merciless, and his accuracy in pinpointing false notes is legendary. So hold on tight, you sensitive souls and conflict avoiders, this is where it gets serious. In his language, which doesn’t just want to play a little bit of Bavaria, Söllner lives in what and how he says it, with all his strength and incredible emphasis. Hans Söllner howls and whispers – screams and curses – speaks and tells stories – laughs and grins – makes one sad or happy – drives one forward and holds one back. Urgent – precise – relentless and always in the rhythm of life.