M.Walking on the Water live in Duisburg: Short-Distance-Psycho-Folk with free admission


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M.Walking on the Water brings Short-Distance-Psycho-Folk to Duisburg
On October 1, 2026, Das Café in Duisburg will transform into a meeting point for quirky indie rock, folk, psychedelic, and new wave. M.Walking on the Water will perform a free concert starting at 7:00 PM, with donations encouraged.
Four decades between folk, rock, and psychedelic
The band, founded in 1985 in Krefeld, is one of the defining independent acts in the German music scene. M.Walking on the Water describes its style as Short-Distance-Psycho-Folk – a distinctive blend of melancholic melodies, jagged rock, psychedelic colors, and new wave influences.
Accordion, violin, and driving band sound
At the center of the stage performance are the vocals, guitar, and keyboard of Markus Maria Jansen, along with the vocals, accordion, keyboard, and guitar of Mike Pelzer. The violin and mandolin by Axel Ruhland, Konrad Mathieu's bass, and Martell Beigang's drums enrich the sound into a multifaceted live atmosphere. The accordion provides a characteristic counterpoint to the band's rhythmic energy.
Independent history with international reach
M.Walking on the Water won the Ruhr Rock Festival in 1987 and released their debut album with the Bremen label Fuego in 1988. The album Pluto was named Album of the Month in Musikexpress/Sounds. With Elysian, the band made it into the regular German charts; La Louisianne also charted. Concert tours organized by the Goethe-Institut took the group to East Africa and Central Asia, among other places.
New music and familiar classics
To celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary, a new chapter in their history was released with e. In Duisburg, current pieces will meet selected classics from the extensive repertoire. The audience's atmosphere thrives on musical dynamics, unusual arrangements, and the direct proximity of a band whose concert history has been characterized by independence since the 1980s.
Conclusion: A special concert evening with free admission
Anyone wishing to experience handmade indie rock with accordion, folk elements, and psychedelic depth will find an exceptional concert evening at Café in Duisburg on October 1, 2026. Admission is free, and donations for the artists are welcome. This concert experience lives from closeness, character, and the moment – live, M.Walking on the Water's sound unfolds its special impact.
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