Hanaa's Lounge

Paul Cowley – acoustic blues from deep within the soul

… from Brittany to Alte Torstraße

When Paul Cowley begins to play, the atmosphere in the room changes. His songs are quiet, haunting, and authentic – acoustic blues that immediately gets under your skin. The British singer-songwriter now lives in Brittany and tours throughout Europe.
Cowley will be playing only two concerts in Germany – one of them at Hanaa's Lounge, where he will present his songs in an intimate club setting – an evening filled with handcrafted music and a special connection between artist and audience!

Funky Pop-Rock live mit dem elektro-akustischen Duo "Groovespecials"

Petra Smuda: Vocals, Saxophone, Querflöte Ralf Smuda: Guitars, Loops, Drums Das bunte Akustik-Duo "GROOVESPECIALS" wurde 2010 von Petra Smuda und Ralf Smuda gegründet. Beide sind schon lange musikalisch äußerst kreativ "akustisch & elektrisch" in ganz Deutschland unterwegs. Ihr musikalisches Programm "ACOUSTIC COLORS" besteht aus eigenen, "groovig - tanzbaren" POP//ROCK//BLUES - Songs, mit Rhythmus, Sound, Gefühl und Texten "FÜR" Kopf und Seele & Coversongs! Alle Songs - hochwertig, grenzenlos und leidenschaftlich! Durch den Einsatz …

The good old days – A literary and musical journey

The program “The Good Old Days” by Ananda Caitanya is a unique literary and musical reading based on his book of the same name.

This evening is a unique symbiosis of word and sound, blending reality and fantasy. The artist often actively involves the audience in the performance, creating an interactive experience that makes time stand still for a moment.

„Die gute alte Zeit“ – eine literarisch-musikalische Reise in die Welt des Mysteriösen und …

Between the Hermann Monument and Nebelgassen – a literary evening

When two authors from Schwalenberg read together, it can only be a special evening. Friedo Petig and Robert C. Marley invite you to a reading where humor, suspense, and keen observations come together.

Friedo Petig is well-known in Lippe for his affectionate and wryly humorous writings about the region and its people. With books like " Der Lipper an sich" (The Lippe Resident in Himself) or Hermann Thinks) , he examines regional characteristics with charm and subtle humor – sometimes satirical, sometimes reflective, always with a keen sense of observation…

Rebecca & Josephine

An evening – two passionate musicians. Rebecca Lönneker and Josefine Boldewin, both from Steinheim, met through music. Both solo artists also share a passion for songwriting. This evening, both singers will present their solo programs, and the audience can also look forward to the occasional duet.

Rebecca Lönneker is a kindergarten teacher and art therapist who enjoys playing the strings and loves to engage the audience, taking them on a journey through the everyday…

DON

Das "Duo Ohne Namen" – das sind Malcolm Beresford – Drums, Percussion und Vocals – sowie Michael Casel – Gitarre und Vocals. Sie schöpfen aus einem großem Repertoire an Coverstücken der letzten 60 Jahre. Das D.O.N. bringt die Songs im unplugged Format lebendig auf die Bühne und verführt die Zuhörer zum „mitmachen“.

The German and the Scotch – Paul Gough & Stephan Kießling

The German and the Scotch consists of Paul Gough, a native Scotsman who has lived in the Paderborn area for decades and has been performing as a singer and guitarist in various bands for just as long. Paul, a bundle of energy and a true showman, has the ability to always engage the audience and convey his enormous joy in playing.

On the other hand, there's Stephan Kießling, who has been playing in various folk, country, and rock bands for 40 years and plays all kinds of guitars: acoustic, electric, and slide. He also sings and…

Robert Carl Blank

Robert Carl Blank ist ein außergewöhnlicher Musiker, dessen Wurzeln tief in der Singer-Songwriter-Tradition verankert sind. Mit seiner markanten Stimme und seinem meisterhaften Gitarrenspiel hat er sich in der Musikszene einen festen Platz erobert. Seine Lieder erzählen Geschichten von Reisen, Begegnungen und persönlichen Erlebnissen, die durch seine authentische und gefühlvolle Darbietung zum Leben erweckt werden. Blank hat sich durch seine zahlreichen Auftritte, sowohl national als auch international, einen Namen gemacht. Seine musikalische …

Acoustic duo Brunettis – Country and Rock

Country music and sophisticated rock oldies in their own Brunetti style. Original songs inspired by real life round out the program of this small band from Kassel.

Simon Kempston

When Simon Kempston takes the stage, a hush falls over the room. Not because it's quiet – but because it's immediately apparent that an exceptional musician is at work. The Scottish singer-songwriter and internationally touring fingerstyle guitarist is considered one of the most exciting representatives of his genre, combining breathtaking guitar technique with profound, literary lyrics.

Born and raised in Dundee, Kempston audibly carries the vastness of the Scottish landscape into his songs. His music is characterized by Celtic influences…

MAL-0-MANIACS

Ananda Caytania Das

The new program – more information coming soon!

Don Alder

Don schreibt seine Songs und Texte selbst und deckt dabei diverse Genre ab. Durch seine spezielle Perkussionstechnik klingt seine Akustikgitarre wie eine Vier-Mann-Band. Im Gepäck hat Don meist 3-4 Gitarren, eine davon eine "harp guitar". zur Zeit promotet er sein aktuelles Album "Won't Be Home". Pressestimmen zu Don Alder: "Herrliche Melodien, tolle Sounds, garniert mit verrückt-vertrackten Rhythmen" Die Rheinpfalz, 10/2018 "Mehrschichtig schillernde Klanggebilde" (Die Oberbadische, 10/2018) "Die ausschließlich selbst geschriebenen Stücke …

Blue Alley

Get ready to groove! Wer schon einmal ein Konzert dieser Band erlebt hat, weiß was auf ihn zukommt: Soul, Funk und Rhythm & Blues der absoluten Extraklasse! Blue Alley – das sind Duncan Christie (Vocals), Norbert Fuhrmann (Lead Guitar), Jo Niggemeier (Drums), Friedl Heuwinkel (Keyboards) und Peer Oewerdiek (Bass). In der Presse als „stimmgewaltige Combo“ und „enorm flexibel“ beschrieben, nicht umsonst bei Duncans Power-Soulstimme! Als internationale Tournee-Band von EG Kight, der amerikanischen Ausnahme-Bluessängerin, …

Antje Wenzel

"Snapshot" means: this is how it is now, and tomorrow it could be completely different. The title song is a recurring theme in the musical life of Paderborn musician Antje Wenzel. Yesterday she was on tour with her band, the day before yesterday in the theater, tomorrow she'll be performing solo, the day after tomorrow she'll be back with her band, and then perhaps playing a different instrument. Friday, September 18, 2026, will definitely be an evening filled with many new songs, with vocals, loops, and electric guitar, with possibilities, the unforeseen, and the probable.

Ralf Mönnikes Band

Get ready for an exciting journey through the world of rock music, with a unique program specially curated for this evening. Authentic, powerful, and full of energy – an evening for everyone who loves rock music in a club setting – intense, intimate, and unforgettable.

Doors open: 7:30 pm · Show starts: 8:45 pm ·
Advance tickets: €12 · Door tickets: €15

Also announced: Surprise guests – let yourselves be surprised!

Reading of "The Pentagon Chicken"

In 57 humorous vignettes, Richard Wiemers tells the story of a chicken. The starting point for these literary variations was a simple press release from February 2022, reporting that a stray chicken was wandering around the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Journalists suspected the innocent bird of espionage.
Driven by an unbridled joy in transformation, the author creates a colorful kaleidoscope of literary gems. He gleefully illuminates the facets of the German language to their most profound depths. More…

Ulrike Schönfelder-Hellwig – Fire, Water, Air, Earth

In antiquity, the idea arose that all existence consists of a mixture of the four basic elements: fire, water, air, and earth. And even though this model has long been outdated in science, it is repeatedly taken up in the visual arts, for example. This is also the case with the painter and draughtswoman Ulrike Schönfelder-Hellwig in her exhibition at Hanaa's Lounge. "This model offers me a way to structure my engagement with nature and landscape," she explains regarding the exhibition title. For the…

Peter Kerlin

Peter Kerlin has been an active folk musician since the mid-1970s, participating in various projects during this time before founding the nationally renowned and successful duo TATERS & PIE with Thomas Amthor in 1984. For 12 years, the duo established a firm foothold in the German Celtic folk scene through hundreds of concerts both at home and abroad. Several albums from this period bear witness to this extremely successful period.

Attila Vural

Attila Vural's playing invites you to follow him on his sonic journeys into the vast world of musical encounters. Nineteen solo CDs are available, including his latest, "Electric Conversation with Acoustic Affairs" (2024). Vural's percussive guitar can be heard live on numerous occasions both nationally and internationally. Whether on recordings or on stage, those who embark on a journey with Attila Vural will discover places one wouldn't expect a solo guitar to reach.

Gaffe

Joe Bennick – singer-songwriter

With his unique voice and guitar, Joe Bennick creates a touching atmosphere. His songs speak of closeness and distance, of stagnation and change—of everything that makes life happen. The result is soundscapes you can immerse yourself in: poetic, honest, and full of emotion.

Jürgen Teschan

Raw guitar riffs, a distinctive voice, and an unmistakable rhythm are his trademarks.
The term "Authentic Roots Rock" best describes his style. With numerous CD releases and a presence on all streaming platforms worldwide, he has also made a name for himself in the music press.
Immerse yourself and experience an unforgettable time with authentic, honest, and captivating live music.
www.teschan.com

Pete Alderton

The Paderborn-based blues singer presents his pieces with great improvisational flair, including homages to the late blues legends Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, and Son House. But Alderton is equally at home in the singer/songwriter genre...

Funky Pop-Rock live mit dem elektro-akustischen Duo "Groovespecials"

Petra Smuda: Vocals, Saxophone, Querflöte Ralf Smuda: Guitars, Loops, Drums Das bunte Akustik-Duo "GROOVESPECIALS" wurde 2010 von Petra Smuda und Ralf Smuda gegründet. Beide sind schon lange musikalisch äußerst kreativ "akustisch & elektrisch" in ganz Deutschland unterwegs. Ihr musikalisches Programm "ACOUSTIC COLORS" besteht aus eigenen, "groovig - tanzbaren" POP//ROCK//BLUES - Songs, mit Rhythmus, Sound, Gefühl und Texten "FÜR" Kopf und Seele & Coversongs! Alle Songs - hochwertig, grenzenlos und leidenschaftlich! Durch den Einsatz …

Claude Bourbon

progressive blues
Claude Bourdon's playing moves from a classical opening across a whole continent of cultural roots, from the Balearic Islands to the Balkans and then across to the Mississippi Delta, to fit seamlessly into music that would not have been out of place in the courts of emperors and kings.