HISS - For a Handful of Cents

Description

Since 1995, the band HISS has been on the road. When Mount Etna and Eyjafjallajökull erupted, when century floods and hurricanes caused great damage, they cheered and comforted us. After Germany's defeat against Croatia in the quarter-finals of the 1998 World Cup and during the financial crisis, after the Fukushima nuclear disaster and during many epidemics, they helped us keep perspective, put things into context, and cope.
Since 1995, HISS has been providing lyrical life advice for all situations of existence, the rhythm for lively dance evenings, the soundtrack to our everyday life. And they do this without demanding much: thunderous applause, a little wine, a snack, and a few coins are enough reward for them. "For a Handful of Cents" is also the title of their new record, released in their 30th year and delighting us with more than a handful of new songs. We hear songs full of power, wit, and life experience about eternal themes like love, addiction, long-distance travel, and the weather, in a unique blend of polka and rock'n'roll, Tex-Mex and Balkan blues, ska and country, from dirt and schmaltz. The band image of outlaws and vagabonds is complemented by the pitch-black, ironically cynical lyrics of the songs. https://www.instagram.com/hiss0711/ Photo: Luzie Marquardt

Highlights

• HISS celebrates 30 years with new album "For a Handful of Cents"
• Mix of polka, rock'n'roll, Tex-Mex, and Balkan blues
• Ironically cynical lyrics and powerful songs

General Information

The band HISS has been active since 1995 and offers lyrical life advice through their music. Their new album is released on the occasion of their anniversary and features a variety of new songs addressing current topics.

Location

Habsburgerstrasse 9, 79104 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

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