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Swingers' comeback: Peiting dances again after 55 years!
The cult band "Swingers" celebrated its comeback in Peiting with family reception and classic hits on June 30, 2025.
Swingers' comeback: Peiting dances again after 55 years!
The history of the cult band "Swingers" experiences a brilliant comeback: after 55 years of stage abstinence, the group gave a concert in Peiting on June 30, 2025. Her ride attracted around 100 enthusiastic guests who were carried away by the music of the legendary band, which was founded in 1970 and completed their last show in 1990. The eagerly awaited return to the music scene took place in a family framework, including a warm greeting and a sincerity to everyone present. Merkur reported The last third of the 20th century played, including "You can get it, if you really want" by Jimmy Cliff and "Simply the Best" by Tina Turner.
A very special highlight of the evening was that the band members Petra and Herbert Humpl celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. During the concert, numerous stories and anecdotes from the long band history were told that put the audience in nostalgic memories. With the musicians Thomas "Pip" Härtel (bass), Hannes Wirtl (guitar & vocals), Ossi Becken (drums), Isolde Müntefering (vocals), Petra Humpl (flute & vocals), Franz Köpf (keyboard & trombone) and Herbert Humpl (saxophon & guitar) offered an impressive literature of memories.
Peitinger Citizens' Festival for the band crucial
The return of the "Swingers" is perfect in time, because on Sunday, July 20, 2025, they will appear at the Peitinger Bürgerfest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This festival, which goes into the 27th round, is another highlight in the Peiting event calendar. It takes place on the main square from July 25th to 29th, 2025 and expects up to 1,500 visitors every day. The festivities open up the Peiting Center and Trachtenkapelle and offer a variety of musical and culinary attractions organized by the Peitinger clubs. Kreisboten reports about the anticipation on traditional appearances that will not be missing this year.
The citizens' festival lives strongly from the cooperation of the local clubs and the voluntary commitment of the citizens. Particular attention is paid to family friendliness, so that no alcohol is levy to minors. The festival is also enriched by numerous gastronomic offers from the local hosts and sports clubs such as the football club that present regional specialties.
The anticipation for the comeback of the "Swingers" and the upcoming citizens' festival combines the Peitinger at the end of a nostalgic evening and brings the community together in a special way. It remains exciting how the band designs their comeback by changing musical times and what surprises the citizens' festival has.