Onkel Pös Carnegie Hall, Music venue in Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
Onkel Pös Carnegie Hall was a music club in Eppendorf, a Hamburg neighborhood, that hosted performances ranging from jazz to rock and new wave. The space featured a central grand piano and a stage that adapted to the changing needs of performing artists.
The club opened in the late 1960s on Mittelweg and moved to Lehmweg 44 in 1970, remaining there until its closure on January 1, 1986. Over fifteen years, it became a regular stop for national and international touring musicians.
The establishment took its name from a Hamburg tavern owner whose nickname honored his welcoming manner toward local artists and musicians. Regular broadcasts on national radio brought the sound of its performances into homes across the country.
The location in Hamburg's Eppendorf district was accessible by public transport. Programming featured regular performances several evenings a week, with doors typically opening one hour before showtime.
In 1979, a power outage led to a spontaneous performance by Joe Cocker, who played by candlelight. This improvised show became one of the most remembered anecdotes from the club's history.
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