Endlich ist es wieder so weit! Castellans Folksommer 2026 – Slaínte & Hoch die Gläser!
Freut euch mit uns am 18. Juli auf den diesjährigen Castellans Folksommer!
Einlass um 16.oo h – Beginn um 16.30 h
Mit dabei in diesem Jahr #Chingford Morrismen #EmsHighlander und #MacPiet
#Flatfoot 56 – positive, hardcore-tinged Celtic Punk aus Chicago USA
Playing a positive-natured brand of hardcore-tinged Celtic punk, Flatfoot 56 has been unleashing itself upon America and the rest of the world for over 20 years now. Forming in 2000, the Chicago natives achieved nationwide attention with their first two label-backed records, 2006’s Knuckles Up and 2007’s Jungle of the Midwest Sea. These releases built on a heavy dose of previously established regional notoriety, helping the band gain steam early on. While each record received its fair share of acclaim, the quintet exploded onto a new level with 2010’s Black Thorn. Landing the band on a total of 9 Billboard Charts, Flatfoot 56 proved it could consistently reach an expanding audience while treading in a genre not often associated with widespread success. This success was advanced even further with song placements in the hit TV series „Sons of Anarchy“ and the video game „Watchdogs“. After the success of „Blackthorn“ Flatfoot hit the studio yet again in 2012 to record their Paper and plastic records backed „Toil“ album. This album would further solidify the band as a consistent force to be reckoned with. Flatfoot 56’s latest full-length album, entitled „Odd Boat“, was produced by Matt Allison at Atlas studios in Chicago. “We decided that since the last experience at Atlas Studios was so beneficial, we wanted to repeat it,” Bawinkel said. “We have been friends with Matt for a few years now and we love the work that he and his studio engineers do.” „Odd Boat“ was a self-released album. “We have been working with labels so long that we decided that we wanted to have more of a say in how our music gets distributed and promoted. We are excited about this next season,” Bawinkel said. “As a band we have all grown a lot over the years and we wanted to stretch ourselves even further. Self release is a good way to do this.“ In 2018, Flatfoot 56 released the E.P. „The Vancouver Sessions“. In this E.P., they restyled and recorded original songs from multiple albums acoustically. Some fans prefer these acoustic versions over their original versions as they highlight and emphasize the great storytelling element of these ballads. In 2022, Flatfoot 56 released their first Split E.P. They joined forces with the amazing band, The Rumjacks, and each released three new and original songs. They are available on vinyl, for digital download, and playing on Spotify and other streaming services. Frontman Tobin Bawinkel (vocals/guitar) is now set to lead Flatfoot 56 back into the studio. Armed with his brother Kyle (bass), along with their original piper Josh (bagpipes/mandolin), and Dan Alfonsi (Drums), Flatfoot 56 is in the process of writing their 8th full-length studio album.
#AKAB Archibald King & The Almighty Bastards – Celtic Punk aus Straßbourg, Frankreich
Step into a smoky world, alive with the scents of rum and bootleg whiskey—
AKAB is ready to take you on a wild ride across time and the seas! Fusing traditional tunes, sailor shanties, and raw punk energy, their sharp, electrifying compositions get everyone singing and dancing. AKAB breaks all the rules, twisting genres with style. From the singer’s swagger to the guitar’s fiery riffs and the violin’s soaring melodies, their high-speed, chaotic show plunges you straight into their universe. When AKAB drops anchor in your town, anything can happen. A night with them is one you’ll never forget
#Black Water County – Pop Punk & Folk aus Großbritannien
Mashing their own brew of pop-punk and folk since 2013, the five-piece continue on their mission to provide merriment and moshing to the masses by relentlessly touring the UK and Europe. Drawing inspiration from their favourite punk bands growing up, matched with their long affinity to folk legends, the fusion had formed. With the driving force of drums, bass and high energy guitar, they meet unwavering banjo, mandolin and tin whistle melodies, and all stand equally on the battlefield. The debut album ‘Taking Chances’ was released in 2017, with the sophomore album ‘Comedies and Tragedies’ being released three years later during the first lockdown of 2020. Newest release ‘The Only Life Worth Living’ came out to the masses in 2023 boasting four singles, including one featuring guest vocalist Hannah Greenwood of Creeper. All three releases were released independently and were produced and mixed by Lewis Johns of The Ranch. To date the band’s UK festival appearances include Cropredy, WOMAD, Boomtown, Beautiful Days, Belladrum, Black Deer, Camp Bestival along with hundreds of smaller UK festivals and beyond, also venturing into Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Czech Republic and France. In both 2016 and 2018, Black Water County won their place on Fireball’s ‘Fuelling the Fire Tour’ supporting Less Than Jake, Flogging Molly, The Bronx and The Skints. They subsequently featured in Kerrang!’s online coverage of the tour, received an endorsement from Fireball UK and also appeared on BBC radio stations with the single ‘Rise and Fall’. ‘Ultimately though, it was Black Water County who landed themselves a place on the stage with Flogging Molly. The Emerald Isle-influenced six piece started the first moshpit of the evening and cemented themselves as the judges’ favourite’ – Kerrang Features, Fuelling the Fire Tour