Haus der Jugend, 26.03.2011 Lina, Ca$hbar Club, Jolly Roger, Bollock Brothers
The Bollock Brothers, led by their singer Jock McDonald, were never the typical punk band; rather, they were a rock band with a significant ironic background.
Founded in 1979, their lineup changed so quickly and regularly that it could make one dizzy. It fits well into the picture that their biggest hit, "Faith Healer," was not an original song but a quite successful cover version of the Alex Harvey classic.
Since then, 26 years have passed, and band founder McDonald is still striving for new successes. This time at the Haus der Jugend in Düsseldorf.
The evening kicked off with 16-year-old Lina, who performed with an acoustic guitar and her own folk songs.
Talented and brave, but certainly misplaced for an evening under the motto "Loud and Fun."
In contrast, the following performance by the Cashbar Club from Düsseldorf hit the mark. The band, led by Fortuna's DJ Marcus "Opa" Haefs, thrilled the audience with their joy of playing, commitment, and a fitting selection of songs. Mostly cover versions, but presented with their own style and verve. Singer Opa shone in the role of a raging dervish and entertained the audience with witty announcements, while the band particularly impressed with their actions and timing.
The Cashbar Club had the audience calling for encores multiple times, but due to the tight schedule, these could not be granted.
This combo should be advised to try their hand at 
original compositions.
Afterward, the winners of the Düsseldorf Citybeats, Jolly Roger, showed that there is no need to worry about the next generation in Düsseldorf. A bit too loud, but powerful and full of energy, they managed to win over the older audience as well. Modern, yet without pandering to the zeitgeist, the four demonstrated how punk rock can sound today.
Without exaggeration, one can say that we can certainly expect a lot from this band in the future.
In contrast, opinions were divided about the Bollock Brothers. Many spectators left the venue relatively early in the set or were found in the foyer. A mix of rock, good ideas, and sometimes unintentional comedy left many attendees somewhat puzzled. One couldn't shake the feeling that the "Bollocks" led by singer Jock have seen their best days behind them. However, since the Düsseldorf faction had musically saved the evening and McDonald celebrated his birthday on stage, this was likely of secondary importance in the end.
Report: The Vox/Andreas Wagner