KulturGUT Bechtolsheim

Naturally artificial! Naturally artificial! Or: About life between intelligent art and artificial intelligence. The Geistreich conversation evening at KulturGut uses the art of the hour and enters its fifth round with “Naturally artificial?!” Is this still art or can it be discarded?, is a question some ponder when faced with the countless AI-generated songs, posters, and resumes. However, the question of who or what is being embellished here and whether “natural” is automatically better is not so easy to answer. In any case, the conversation evening will revolve around the aesthetics of perfection, living with lack, and the competition between genuine art and artificially reproduced correctness. Alongside the artistic hosts Roland and Elke, as well as the witty Pastor Markus Krieger, AI researchers Prof. Dr. Salvatore Barbaro and Prof. Dr. Vera Schmitt from the University of Mainz have confirmed their attendance. A plastic surgeon is also being invited. From the perspective of creatives, Elke Diepenbeck and Roland Kalus will shed light on what influences AI has on their music personally and generally. We look forward to seeing you! Admission/Cost: Free admission, donations appreciated

Hayley Reardon is a critically acclaimed folk-pop singer-songwriter and a storyteller in the truest sense of the word. Growing up in a coastal town in Massachusetts north of Boston, Reardon dove headfirst into music at the age of 15 and has dedicated much of the last decade to writing, recording, and performing music around the world. Reardon's songs have been featured in numerous editorial Spotify and Apple Music playlists and have been streamed over 7 million times on Apple Music alone. She has shared the stage with renowned artists like Lori McKenna, John Paul White, Rodney Crowell, Ed Sheeran, and Anaïs Mitchell, to name just a few. Hayley Reardon captivates the audience by creating a space of soulful connection. Indie Boulevard writes: “Hayley's incredible voice has the power to stop time and fill it with serenity.” Reardon sings with great depth and in many exciting nuances, pairing her poignant voice with a delicately plucked guitar. Her show promises an evening that inspires the audience and puts them in a soothing mood. Doors open: 7:00 p.m., Start: 8:00 p.m.

"Biber Herrmann is one of the most authentic and important folk blues artists in our country and beyond. And believe me, I know what I’m talking about." (Fritz Rau) With these words, the legendary concert impresario, who brought not only the American Folk Blues Festivals but also the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and the world's elite of rock and blues to Europe, honored the sympathetic string master and storyteller from the Mid-Rhine Valley. Heaven, Earth & the Blues – this describes Herrmann's blend of stomping blues, delicate ballads, and captivating guitar work. Powerful and yet sensitive, the musician creates soundscapes often referred to by the press as "soul journeys." The dynamics of his playing, his rugged, warm voice, and his natural stage presence captivate the audience from the very first moment. His concerts are experiences full of closeness, depth, and fine humor – an evening for the senses, the soul, and the spirit. In his songs, he tells of light and shadow, of fractures, new beginnings, and the urge to constantly seek new paths. The rocky, progressive attitude of his playing gives acoustic blues surprising twists and an infectious vitality. Matthias "Biber" Herrmann, who owes his stage name to an old childhood incident, is an eloquent storyteller who takes his audience along – on a journey between heaven, earth, and the blues. An enthusiastic press and loyal fan base make him one of the most booked folk blues acts in the current acoustic scene. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Admission/Cost: 24.00