As the founder of Love Ghost, Finnegan began playing guitar and singing at the age of 10. Shortly thereafter, he started performing acoustic concerts in backyards and small venues, often being the youngest at the event. While still in school, Love Ghost played on the main stage of the FFF Festival in Ecuador, toured Ireland (where he performed at the famous Whelans in Dublin) and Japan – with 15 concerts in Tokyo and Osaka. Love Ghost was one of 8 bands selected for the Rockpalast Festival 2022, which was broadcast nationwide by Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR). Last year, Love Ghost toured Mexico (sold-out shows in Monterrey and Guadalajara) and was one of the main acts selected for the Dirty Fest in Los Angeles.
Love Ghost combines alternative rock, grunge, metal, pop-punk, acoustic, synth-pop, and other genres. The lyrics of the songs have an emo-poetic touch and often address trauma and mental health issues directly. Love Ghost has collaborated with artists from around the world, including a full album with industrial legend Tim Skold (KMFDM, Marilyn Manson). Other notable collaborations include Rico Nasty, Camidoh, Adan Cruz, The Skinner Brothers, Santa RM, Dan Garcia, Ritorukai, Mabiland, Wiplash, Blnko, Rayben, and El Burger.
HIGHLIGHTS (so far): Performed at the legendary Rockpalast Festival in Germany, extensive tours with performances in London, Prague, Hamburg, Tokyo, Osaka, Quito, Dublin, Cork, San Francisco, Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Leon, Queretaro, San Luis Potosí, and Galway. They have been featured in Rolling Stone (multiple times), Clash, Lyrical Lemonade, Alternative Press, American Songwriter, FLAUNT, V13, TIMEOUT, Playboy, and many others.
The live shows of Love Ghost are a captivating mix of emo, grunge, trap, and alternative rock, offering emotionally charged performances that deeply resonate with the audience. Frontman Finnegan Bell leads the band with pure intensity and often engages the audience between songs to create a personal and intense experience. The setlists of Love Ghost are known for their cross-genre character with seamless transitions between heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and introspective lyrics. Their performances often reflect the band's diverse influences, ranging from pop-punk and nu-metal to hip-hop and alternative rock. The band has also gained international attention, particularly in Mexico, where they have collaborated with local artists and undertaken extensive tours. This intercultural engagement adds a unique dimension to their live shows, enriching them with diverse musical elements and enhancing their appeal. (Pic by: Luis Tierrafaria)
Support: Von Welt
Based out of the Black Forest, VON WELT has established itself as an independent voice in German-speaking alternative rock since 2015. The band deliberately avoids narrow genre boundaries and combines rock with electronic elements and clearly focused songwriting.
They became known not only for their distinctive sound but also for an unusual live concept: the so-called "Silent Concerts." They have performed more than 300 of these shows across Europe, where the audience immersed themselves in the world of the band through headphones.
VON WELT is releasing their debut album "Schwarz" piece by piece. Each stage represents a separate section of the overall work. The album made it into the top 40 of the German charts.
Musically, the trio moves between alternative rock, electronic depth, and unfiltered emotions. Singer Nicolas Kuri shapes the style with a distinctive voice and lyrics that address themes such as self-doubt, digital alienation, and personal upheavals.
Doors open at 20:00
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