Konrad Kuechenmeister

In the organizer's words:

Who:
Konrad Kuechenmeister is one of the most captivating artists on the current underground music scene. He embodies the harmony between the traditional craft of music live on stage and the latest multimedia technology.
How:
This multi-instrumentalist composes, arranges, creates, mixes and does it all LIVE on stage. He uses traditional instruments such as guitar, bass, melodica, keys, drums and percussion to which he adds vocals and beatbox with modern effects in a loop station. The loop station puts everything recorded into an endless loop ( LOOP ) and plays back the individual recordings simultaneously on top of each other. The result is a sound that you are normally only used to from full bands. Konrad Kuechenmeister completely dispenses with prefabricated samples and likes to create sounds in an abstract way using bottles, pots and other unusual "musical instruments". He leaves plenty of room for improvisation, which makes every show unique and special.
Where:
The Dresden native, who lives in Berlin, began his solo career as a street musician in public squares and flea markets in Berlin. Since his time as a street musician, Konrad has played at more than 1000 concerts in Europe, the USA, China, South Africa, Namibia and Brazil, including as the official support act for Manu Chao at the Arena Brasilia.
What:
The influences and inspirations he has gathered on his numerous tours have resulted in a unique style that is as multifaceted as it is concise. His music is his own interpretation of modern music genres such as drum n bass, reggae, dub, hip hop, ska, Balkan beats and dubstep, making each of his shows an unforgettable experience.