Rock’n’Roll auf Schwäbisch

What happens when 4 giants of the Swabian comedy scene get together to sing?

Anette Heiter (Honey Pie and Juristenkabarett), Gesa Schulze-Kahleys (i-Dipfela), Babs Steinbock (Cleaning Women) and Susanne Härle uninhibitedly sing the world hits of the 50s and 60s - in Swabian and with lyrics that finally don't just revolve around "love".

The acappella classic "Mr. Sandman" becomes an unfortunate blind date story "Bi-sch Du d'Sandra?", the languorous "Only You" by the Platters becomes a slightly resigned "I nemm zu" and Dean Martin's "Volare" becomes an ode to a particularly beautiful Swabian word for someone who is simply too lax for this world: "Ein Lôhle" - everyone knows one, often it's the driver who misses the green traffic light phase in front of you, but he's never been sung about before.

As an experienced author and cabaret artist, Anette Heiter provides witty lyrics that get to the point and accompanies the singing with her guitar.

Gesa Schulze-Kahleyß turns her moderations into little cabaret numbers, Babs Steinbock provides excitement with occasional artistic interludes and her blues voice and Susanne Härle adds highlights to the music with her wonderful soprano.

The tailor-made arrangements are as stylish as the petticoats worn by the four of them. It's like listening to the great American vocal groups of the 1950s, except that you finally understand the lyrics - if you can speak Swabian. If you can, you'll be delighted by the successful punchlines, if not, you'll simply be amused by the totally clever choreography, which lacks both grace and elegance in many places, but is spirited and funny instead.

The quartet has been around since the 2020/21 lockdown. After it worked out great right from the start, they turned the initial crazy idea into a permanent project and have been performing on the country's cabaret stages and at numerous festivals ever since. And, of course, they also perform "Kartoffelsalat" live, which has become an internet hit!