Friendship21 brings Funky Jazz under the Cedar to Bonn


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Funky Jazz under the Cedar: Friendship21 makes Bonn groove
On Monday, August 10, 2026, the open-air stage at the kleines theater Bad Godesberg will be the meeting point for a summer evening filled with funk, jazz, soul, and fusion. Friendship21 from Bad Honnef brings handmade live music to Bonn starting at 7:30 PM, emphasizing strong rhythms, elegant arrangements, and a special vocal surprise.
A summer evening with drive and depth
The concert series Music under the Cedar has long established itself as a reliable venue in the Bonn cultural summer. In its seventh season, the open-air stage under the open sky promises the mix of lightness and musical precision that defines a good concert experience: warm summer air, concentrated sound, an approachable audience atmosphere, and a program that doesn’t sound routine.
Friendship21: Funky Jazz with character
Friendship21 represents a stylistic mix of soul, jazz, funk, fusion, and rhythm and blues. The band works with finely balanced grooves, clear synchronization, and a sound that oscillates between club energy and concert feeling. At the center are Ernst Nellessen on saxophone, Jochen Wagner on keyboard and arrangements, Joachim Kleimann on bass, and Stephan Schneider on drums. A strong vocal performance is also announced for this evening, which will add another level to the program.
Live atmosphere in the open air
The Music under the Cedar series consciously aims for a relaxed, communal atmosphere. Seating and free choice of seats create closeness between the stage and audience, and chairs can be moved aside if needed. This is where the charm of this format arises: music that does not feel distant but instead carries directly. When funk meets jazzy heights, the moment arises when the evening almost moves by itself.
The venue: kleines theater Bad Godesberg
The open-air stage is located in the spa park of Bad Godesberg at Koblenzer Straße 78. According to the theater’s website, arriving by subway at the Stadthalle station is convenient; for those driving, parking at the town hall is recommended, from there it’s just a few steps across the pedestrian bridge. Stopping in front of the theater is prohibited. This keeps the focus entirely on the concert and the summery music moment.
What makes this evening special
Friendship21 combines seasoned musicianship with a passionate live performance. The result is not just a sequential presentation of songs but an organic arc of tension: groove-heavy passages, jazzy solos, soulful expression, and the open field of an open-air stage. Anyone who loves funky jazz with character and summer concerts in a special ambiance will find a true highlight here.
Conclusion: Friendship21 at Music under the Cedar promises an evening filled with energy, sound colors, and audience closeness. Anyone wanting to experience live music in the open air should mark this date in Bonn in red and enjoy the special atmosphere themselves.
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