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Public Service Moments #558

Author: nrnr

Publication date: 2026-09-10 17:00:00

Also available in:Magyar Magyar

September 10-16.

Event recommendations for the weekend, not intended to be a complete list. If anyone knows of a relevant concert that was missed, let us know!

REMINDER:

Only events that have a Facebook event created and are visible on the band's page are included in the event recommendations (with a few exceptions)! Furthermore, I would like to draw every band's attention to the importance of creating events for their concerts that can be found on their pages. Simply sharing a post is not enough.

A surprisingly busy weekend awaits us for this early stage of September, especially in the countryside. The Budapest event lineup is somewhat more modest, but there are still some interesting concerts in the capital, including Walk The Line's performance at Renegade, as well as concerts by Pedrofon and Pit Fat.
The perpetually neglected Borsod region is doing particularly well this time. Illés Emlékzenekar - MIEZ will perform in Miskolc, where Rock'n Roll Forever Band (who have continuously ignored creating Facebook events for two years) and Rocknagyi will also take the stage, while in nearby Tokaj, Elwood Boogie will be appearing for three consecutive days at the Tokaj Street Music Festival. The two Miskolc concerts will also take place on the same day, making it a difficult choice for the locals.
The busiest band of the weekend will once again be CandyMen Duo, who have taken on six performances. Elwood Boogie and Pedrofon follow with three concerts each.
The Mill Festival in Jánossomorja promises to be an interesting event, where Jumping Matt and his Combo will be joined by American guest Ryan Donohue. It is also great to see Ati Edge and The Shadowbirds making an appearance, as they will be performing in Kondoros.
There are no movies on TV that would appeal to us.

Thursday, Budapest:


CandyMen Duo @ Nyulam Presszó The Bits @ Budapest Wine Festival

Friday, Budapest:


Walk The Line - Johnny Cash Show @ Renegade Tattoo & Blues Bar

Friday, Countryside:


Ed Philips and the Memphis Patrol @ Szarvas Plum Festival (Szarvas)
Pedrofon @ Tiszaliget (Szolnok) Gyula Deák Bill @ Jászberény Open-Air Stage
CandyMen Duo @ Akasztó Fair (Akasztó)
CandyMen Duo @ Tolna Barge Festival (Tolna)
Illés Emlékzenekar - MIEZ @ Town Hall Square (Miskolc)
Jumping Matt and his Combo @ Csaba Spicy Blues Club (Békéscsaba)
Rock'n Roll Forever Band + Rocknagyi @ Ifiház (Miskolc)
Elwood Boogie @ Tokaj Street Music Festival (Tokaj)

Saturday, Budapest:


Pedrofon @ Őrmező Festival Party Dance Band @ Etele Club

Saturday, Countryside:


Mystery Gang @ Halas Harvest Festival (Kiskunhalas)
B'15 Truckabilly Trio @ Kupak és Dugó (Budakalász)
CandyMen Duo @ Family Day (Apostag)
CandyMen Duo @ Csillagösvény (Ópusztaszer)
The BlackBirds - Live Beatles Show @ Tata Open-Air Stage (Tata)
Ati Edge and The Shadowbirds @ III. Dirty Roockstock Festival (Kondoros)
Jumping Matt and his Combo + Ryan Donohue (USA) @ Flowers of the Collapse Mill Festival (Jánossomorja)
Elwood Boogie @ Tokaj Street Music Festival (Tokaj)

Sunday, Budapest:

Pedrofon @ New Orleans Club

Sunday, Countryside:


Elwood Boogie @ Tokaj Street Music Festival (Tokaj)

Monday, Budapest:


Pepita Party @ Alagút Rooftop

Wednesday, Budapest:


CandyMen Duo @ Nyulam Presszó
A Nyughatatlan @ Virág Benedek House
Fit Fat @ OFF Kultur


No public worker was harmed during the preparation of these public service announcements. #concert #party #rockandroll


#rockabilly #CandyMenDuo #Bits #WalkTheLine #EPMP #Pedrofon #DeákBillGyula #MIEZ #JumpingMatt #RockNRollForeverBand #Rocknagyi #ElwoodBoogie #PartyDanceBand #MysteryGang #B15 #BlackBirds #AEATSB #RyanDonohue #Pepita #Nyughatatlan #FitFat

Public Service Moments #558

Rock and Roll is a popular music genre that emerged in the United States during the 1950s. It combines elements of rhythm and blues, country, gospel, and jazz into an energetic and danceable style. The music is characterized by strong rhythms, electric guitars, and catchy melodies. Early pioneers such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley helped bring Rock and Roll to a worldwide audience. Its influence shaped many modern music genres and continues to inspire musicians today.

"Before Elvis there was nothing.” - John Lennon (Beatles)

Rockabilly is one of the earliest forms of Rock and Roll, developing in the United States in the early 1950s. It blends country music, particularly hillbilly music, with rhythm and blues influences. The style is known for its upbeat tempo, twangy guitars, and distinctive slap-back echo on vocals. Artists like Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis were major figures in the Rockabilly movement. Today, Rockabilly remains popular among fans who appreciate its vintage sound and unique fashion culture.

Blues is a music genre that originated within African American communities in the southern United States during the late 19th century. It is known for its emotional expression, often reflecting themes of hardship, love, and resilience. Blues music typically follows a twelve-bar chord progression and features expressive vocals and instrumental solos. Influential musicians such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Robert Johnson helped define the genre. The Blues became the foundation for many later music styles, including Rock and Roll, jazz, and soul.

Country is a genre of music that originated in the rural regions of the southern United States during the early 20th century. It combines folk traditions, storytelling lyrics, and simple yet memorable melodies. Common instruments include acoustic guitar, fiddle, banjo, and steel guitar. Country songs often focus on everyday life, family, love, and personal experiences. Artists such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson helped make Country music one of the most popular genres in the world.

Beat music is a genre that developed in the United Kingdom during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It combines elements of Rock and Roll, rhythm and blues, and skiffle music. The style is characterized by strong backbeat rhythms, vocal harmonies, and guitar-driven arrangements. Bands such as The Beatles, The Searchers, and Gerry and the Pacemakers became leading representatives of the Beat movement. Beat music played a major role in the British Invasion and significantly influenced the development of modern pop and rock music.