Concert Report by Sven Vogelsang
Michael Schenker at Kulturwerk, Herford, Germany
April 27, 2025 Added on 04/29/2025
Hi Ritchie,
Even the venue in Herford was not sold out, the show was fantastic and the crowd enthusiatic.
It was great to listen to some UFO songs which Michael didn't play in the usual sets during the last years. The band was on fire. Especially Erik, who seems to enjoy every second of the show. Just remember his life challenge a few years ago. He smiled a lot and gave more than 100%. During one song he jumped from the stage right in front of the audience and was singing right before the audience. From my point of view he is a perfect choice and a great singer. For multiple times he played the acoustic guitar as well during the show.
During the show he often changed his outfit. For a couple aof songs he was wearing a jeans jacket with a back print "Grönwall Power". It nailed it.
Michael played solid and fluid as ever and smiled during the show a lot. It's great to see he uses the white Gibson Flying V. It's perfect. For "Let it roll" he used a black Flying V.
One of the many highlights was "This Kids". Michael smokes the venue down with his solo. Michael shared the solos with Steve during "Natural thing", "Lights out", "Mother Mary" and "Too hot to handle".
Michael spoke quite often during the show. At the end of the show he introduced the band members. And he mentioned they will play "Too hot to handle" in memory of Pete Way and Paul Raymond. Fun fact: Even when he is in Germany he still talks in English.
Everyone who is able to get to a show of the current tour. Don't miss it. You won't be disappointed. If they keep they power they will rule the forthcoming festivals.
I have added a few pictures which includes the setlist.
