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Tavern singing in Gutenstein: community and singing united!
On July 4th, 2025, 20 participants met at the Gasthof Bahnhof in Gutenstein to sing in a tavern and celebrate the community.
Tavern singing in Gutenstein: community and singing united!
Today 20 women and men gathered at the Gasthof Bahnhof in Gutenstein to sing in the pub. This social event attracts more and more music lovers who are willing to travel from even the most remote corners to be part of this happy group. How Schwäbische.de reported that the participants came from ten different communities, including Herbertingen, Sigmaringendorf and Benzingen.
The heart of the event is the musical contributions of Werner Köhler and Uli Uhl, who accompany the songs with accordion and guitar. But they are not alone: Johanna Burger from Sigmaringen also supports with her guitar playing. The repertoire includes a colorful mix of folk songs, old hits and cheerful, cheeky tunes that put a smile on every face.
Community and joy in singing
A highlight of the evening is the warm atmosphere in which the participants express their joy in singing. The community that is created at such events is specifically emphasized. “It's just fun to sing together,” said one participant, who praised the group's positive energy. The enthusiasm for the pub singing is so great that those present quickly agree to repeat this event soon.
Another exciting aspect of tavern singing is the potential that lies in this tradition. The popularity of tavern singing in Franconia, like Folk music research describes, shows that this type of singing is also a hit in other regions. The publication “Wirtshauslieder 2” offers a selection of Franconian and generally popular folk songs that can also be sung GEMA-free – i.e. without copyright concerns.
A look into the world of songs
The songs are diverse. The collection includes 64 other popular songs and includes titles such as “When the Lord Created the Earth” and “What Time is on the Inn Clock”. These songs ensure that young and old can find themselves in their passion for music.
Whether as a complement to a social evening or simply as a cultural expression – singing in taverns has a firm place in Austrian and German musical culture. The initiators of the pub singing in Gutenstein have a good hand at this because they show how music connects people and brings joy.
There are also numerous songbooks and CDs that are available to those interested. These help to expand and consolidate the repertoire. On Folk music district of Swabia You will find important information and materials.