Lieb mich heiß an kalten Tagen
Music, Poetry, and a Rediscovery of Togetherness
An enjoyable, unusual, and at times thought-provoking evening that blends a concert with a poetry reading, offering poetic insights, small truths about everyday life—and the question: What remains when all is quiet? When the songs of REIWAS fade away, journalist Johannes Thalmayr continues to tell their stories—sometimes tenderly, sometimes humorously, sometimes full of longing. “Lieb mich heiß an kalten Tagen” is warmth for the Bavarian soul, a “little” bit of feeling when it gets cold—outside and inside.
Depth with Lightness
What emerges from the interplay of songs, stories, and subtle nuances finds its poetic echo in the poetry collection of the same name—a fusion of text, music, and illustration that invites reflection and rediscovery. The Upper Bavarian band, known from BR programs such as “Wir in Bayern” and the “Abendschau,” captivates audiences with a rare blend of attitude, depth, and musical lightness. Following sold-out performances and radio airplay on Bayern 2, REIWAS has long since grown into more than just a concert series: a cultural space for emotion, language, and connection is emerging—all wrapped in the guise of Bavarian dialect folk.
Poetic Accompaniment
Author and journalist Johannes Thalmayr, previously known primarily for his magazine contributions (Sports Illustrated, GQ, and Fasson), uses his poems and stories to explore the quiet moments between people—touching, thought-provoking, and laced with subtle humor. His texts create space for laughter, reflection, and deeper emotion. With the poetry collection of the same name, *Lieb mich heiß an kalten Tagen* (Love Me Passionately on Cold Days), he now makes his literary debut—a poetic fusion of his own texts, music, and illustration that leaves the evening’s resonance lingering far beyond the stage.
Cast
Josef Steinbacher (accordion, vocals)
Katrin Auer (double bass, vocals)
Simon Harscheidt (guitar, vocals)
Jannik Dreyer (drums, vocals)
Johannes Thalmayr (reading)
