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My dear friends, I have often said that before, that I'm always very happy after so many years and even more bands and artist, when I see someone playing live on stage, I haven't seen playing before. And believe me, this doesn't happen too often anymore. Most artists I've checked out as a musicjournalist quite a few times before. Not that it's getting boring or so, because no concert is like the next one by the same group.But of course the challenge is missing and you always know fairly what to expect. With Royal Republic, a rather new Rock'n'Roll band from Sweden, I do not know what I'm getting here. Because as you know, between music on a CD and a live appearance it's sometimes worlds apart. So let's go and see what we are getting here in a minute.
One more word to this outfit from the country of the krona, Carl Gustaf , Sweden Rock and whatsoever, who were founded in 2007 and who's members are just right in the middle of their Twenties. So we got one of these new generation Rock'n'Roll Bands here. But they don't present the world one more version of depressive alternative tunes or New Metals, but they rather go for straight through the bone - Energy Rock with a touch of punk.It's nothing really new,but it pulls your Granny out of her rockin' chair and get's her third teeth shaking, if you what I mean by that. But let's face it. That's what a great Rockshow is all about....
So hold on and start from the beginning.... Royal Republic consist of lead singer Adam Grahn.....

Guitarist Hannes Irengård, Schlagzeuger Per Andreasson.and Bassist Jonas Almén

Obviously the famous sparkle must have exploed between each other immidiately. Because their debut album 'We Are Royal' has got exactly the right ingrediants, which makes a Party-Rock'n'Roll longplayer shooting straight into our ears, without beeing too commercial. And our Rock'n'Roll new generation proves, that it doesn't need long hair and logoshirts to present themselves the right way. No these boys underline their name and music with a designershirt, a Dandy Haircut and a true stylish touch. So nothing wrong about this.
By the way, the band had been here before in Germany supporting the donats on their tour in spring. But as everybody know, Supportbands usually don't get that much attention. So despite a few concious kids in the audiance, the rest didn't really go for them in first place. But thanks to Royal Republic's debut CD 'We Are Royal' which came out in spring as well. So hey, it's about time to get your wings stretched out for a major flight. Well this here ain't yet a - faster then the speed of sound invasion, but they got the right flight direction with this clubtour - as headliner of course. Our Backstage Club here in Munich has got the honour to welcome our highness. and about 200 Munich kids came for the audition, most of all some Beauty Queens, who are fighting for the best spots in the front row to catch as much as possible of singer Adam's sexappeal.
But first of all it's 'Plus Guest' tuning up the young audiance here...

It is indeed pretty funny to use the generell +guest as a bandname. But their set is more or less rather a matter of individual tastes and likes. The french guys are trying their best to catch up with everybody's attention, but they can only manage some of it, as many fans can't associate with their musical style. Their music goes more for a progressive alternative direction. And so they are putting in a lot of energy as well, the magic doesn't really jump from the stage onto the crowd. If you still wanna know more about Plus Guest then go to:
http://www.myspace.com/plusguestmusic

And then it's time for the Royals to present themselves to us. And they are welcomed by a mostly female chorus....

It’s Showtime friends, and our swedish punkrocker's obviously show attention to lift the globe out of it's angle. Yeah maybe it's only our 4 walls here, but that's more than enough for now. And they are doing it with such an enthusiasm, that even the last wood-worm postbones it's winter sleep to 3 days ago. Yiippiieehh this is pure fun - finally we got a new, young band here, who show the right image and hold what their reputation already promised. And compared to many other artists, who are taking things too seriously Royal Republic are taking things easy, just go for it with wild Rock'n'Roll including even some comedy elements.

And as we say so: you always get back, what you are giving first. Royal Republic are giving a lot, maybe because of the fact, that they have only one album out so far. And this is, as we know not enought to fill a whole show usually.

But the Swedes can manage easily, whereby frontman Adam is the focus of the entertainment aspect. He puts out the most energy with a hell of a selfconfidence, passing it on to the rest of the band, transfering it further on to the audiance.

And when Adam and drummer Per take off their shirts, all girls here don't just fall on their knees, but give away the last bit of their innocence.

(c) RoyalRepublic

unfortunately th setliste was only available on this notebook
and therfore only half way through visible

linked from You Tube (c) Assasin Of Love)

But apart from the visual Boy-Band Effekt, Royal Republic
truly do understand their jobs and let their instruments do a Salsa dance. And the drumkit gets knocked out.Another highpoint is reached at the song 'Underwear', when such clothes come up sailing onto stage. Jes.... when have I seen such a thing last time? Adams is picking up Eva's panties and presents them like a trophy, asking at the same time, whether these bit and pieces are used or not. Of course just worn, some girls confirm loudly from down there almost embarrassed.

Of course it's all clichee, but it belongs to this Rock'n'Roll party here, though it ain't neccessary. But as long as the music is great and the performance brilliant, all this is just the icing on the cake and a whole lotta fun - just how a Rock'n'Roll Party should be....
Carry n boys - I definately want to see you again over here....
http://www.royalrepublicband.com/