Happy New Year!

Tourdates Blues Caravan 2026

The Blues Caravan 2026 tour starts in less than a week – get your tickets now!

15.01.2026        DE-Lindewerra, Gemeindesaal

16.01.2026        DE-Höxter, Tonenburg

17.01.2026        DE-Gaildorf, Häberlen

19.01.2026        AT-Salzburg, Rockhouse

20.01.2026        SVK-Bratislava, Muzeum Obchodu

21.01.2026        AT-Wien, Reigen

22.01.2026        DE-Lichtentanne, St. Barbara

23.01.2026        DE-Worpswede, MusicHall

24.01.2026        LUX-Paffendall, sang a klang

25.01.2026        DE-Dortmund, Piano

27.01.2026        DE-Bonn, Harmonie

28.01.2026        DE-Karlsruhe, jubez

29.01.2026        DE-Eppstein, Wunderbar Weite Welt

30.01.2026        DE-Twist, Heimathaus

31.01.2026        DE-Isernhagen, Bluesgarage

01.02.2026        DE-Offenburg, Reithalle

02.02.2026        DE-Rimsting, BluesClub Chiemgau

03.02.2026        CH-Rorschach, INDUSTRIE36

05.02.2026        DE-Stuttgart, Merlin

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New Single: Elise Frank – I Didn’t Pay For It

Release Date: January 9, 2026

Elise Frank unveils her new single “I Didn’t Pay For It”, the title track of her new album, out January 23. The song itself is introspective and melancholic, revealing a more vulnerable side of Elise, while the album it introduces is charged with raw energy, emotion, spontaneity, and power. This contrast is no coincidence — it’s the sound of an artist capturing honest moments and turning them into music that feels real, fearless, and alive.

Now available on all streaming platforms!

Mitch Ryder announces Europe Tour

Mitch Ryder – “Songs from the Road” Tour 2026

In February and March 2026, rock legend Mitch Ryder returns to Europe with his “Songs from the Road” tour. Ryder, whose impressive discography includes more than 30 albums, looks back on over five decades of an extraordinary career – and has long since become a legend himself.

He first made his mark in 1965 with his band Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels and the hit “Jenny Take A Ride!”, which propelled the young Detroit musician straight into the spotlight. Since then, Ryder has been one of the most authentic and exciting voices in rock and rhythm & blues. With his unmistakable voice – raw, passionate, and with a hint of whiskey – he embodies the sound of an era that has lost none of its energy. Even Keith Richards called him one of the most thrilling singers to emerge in music.

Inspired by James Brown and Motown, Mitch Ryder continues to do what he does best: sing blues and rock from the soul. His legendary connection to Europe was cemented with his celebrated appearance on Rockpalast, which in 2017 was praised as one of the best performances in the show’s history. “That night was an opportunity for me, one you only get once in a lifetime,” he recalls.

While American fans mainly want to hear his sixties hits, Europe allows Ryder artistic freedom. “Here, I’m allowed to be an artist. That’s why I love Europe,” he says.

Following the acclaimed live album “The Roof Is On Fire” (2024), Ryder released his studio album “With Love” in February 2025, produced by Don Was (Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop).

In 2026, Mitch Ryder brings both his classics and new material back to the stage – authentic, uncompromising, and full of passion.

This tour is presented by Good Times & Ruf Records.

New Single & Music Video:

ELISE FRANK

She’s A Bird

First Single now available: „She’s A Bird”

A new chapter began in 2025 as Elise FRANK joined Ruf Records and On The Road Again. The first taste of what’s coming arrives on December 19, 2025, with the release of her brand-new single “She’s A Bird.” The song is taken from her upcoming album I DIDN´T PAY FOR IT, recorded with Josselin Fleury on bass, Sébastien Gaschard on drums, and featuring special guest guitarist Laura Chavez on some tracks. “She’s A Bird” is just the beginning — Elise will bring these new songs to stages across Europe, including a strong run of shows in Germany as part of Blues Caravan 2026.

Listen now on all streaming platforms!

Tourdates 2026

15.01.2026        DE-Lindewerra, Gemeindesaal

16.01.2026        DE-Höxter, Tonenburg

17.01.2026        DE-Gaildorf, Häberlen

19.01.2026        AT-Salzburg, Rockhouse

20.01.2026        SVK-Bratislava, Muzeum Obchodu

21.01.2026        AT-Wien, Reigen

22.01.2026        DE-Lichtentanne, St. Barbara

23.01.2026        DE-Worpswede, MusicHall

24.01.2026        LUX-Paffendall, sang a klang

25.01.2026        DE-Dortmund, Piano

27.01.2026        DE-Bonn, Harmonie

28.01.2026        DE-Karlsruhe, jubez

29.01.2026        DE-Eppstein, Wunderbar Weite Welt

30.01.2026        DE-Twist, Heimathaus

31.01.2026        DE-Isernhagen, Bluesgarage

01.02.2026        DE-Offenburg, Reithalle

02.02.2026        DE-Rimsting, BluesClub Chiemgau

03.02.2026        CH-Rorschach, INDUSTRIE36

05.02.2026        DE-Stuttgart, Merlin

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