Ticket To Happiness - Aufbruch
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- Great songs
- Very catching and good sing-a-longs
Aufbruch is a very interesting EP release from Germany as of 15th December 2023. The band recording it, Ticket To Happiness is doing very energetic and catching folk rock songs. It is their first EP release so far – however, the band already had two album releases.

Ticket To Happiness – About The Artists
Ticket To Happiness has been founded in 2016. The band members are spread between Muenster and Siegen, two German cities in Northrhine-Westphalia in the West of the country. So far, the band released two albums, the 2018 All Aboard and the 2021 Roaming Riders. They consist of four members, singer Jan Philipp Bäumer, guitar player Yannick Helle, Patrick Helle on the banjo and the mandolin and violin player Mona Kaczmarek.
Ticket To Happiness – Aufbruch – Track by Track
The six song album lasts 19 minutes.

1. Hoch Das Glas
In fact, this song is praising the roadies and technicians behind the band. However, the song and its title (Hoch das Glas means “Rise the Glass” roughly) also comes with a lot of party potential. The fast rhythm of the opener and the great post-chorus sing-a-long part leads to a great listen.
2. Freiheit!
I featured this song in my 30th July 2023 edition of my Songs of the Week already. However, I even love song more nowadays. What a great, characteristic sound. A touch of party, shanty and a great sing-a-long. Superb recording.
3. Jolly Roger
One, two, three; one, two, three; … The pirate flag is praised in one of the most traditional rhythms – the waltz is even speeding up. A dark touch of shanty is lying on the album while you listen to this one – but I am sure the song will rather make you smile than being afraid.
4. Into The Night
After the three amazing starters, Into The Night has a bit of a tough faith in the context of the album. However, the song, in which Mona Kaczmarek is taking over the vocal lead, is a really nice listen as well. Traditional folk music fans will even love it, I feel.
5. Summery Wine
The Summery Wine is giving the album another very different touch. The fifth song is very melodic, Kaczmarek is driving the track, now back at the violin. The driving rhythm leads to a very catching listen.
6. Dear Agnes
Initially, Dear Agnes feels like a classic chucker-out. This one could rather be an Elvis track and does not feel to fit to the very rhythmic before. However, the more often I listen to this song, the more I absolutely enjoy this farewell ballad.
Ticket To Happiness – Aufbruch – Spotify
Here is the album on Spotify:
Ticket To Happiness – Aufbruch – My View
Typically in mid-December, I’m already done with most of the Best of postings about my most favorite music, sports and travel experiences. Glad that I haven’t even started. The EP Aufbruch is an amazing listen with a lot of versatility. I absolutely love it.
Favorite Song: Freiheit!
Ticket To Happiness – 2024 Tour Dates
The folk rockers already announced a major series of shows in Germany for 2024
Fr 09.02.2024 |
Siegen – Vortex |
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Fr 08.03.2024 |
Oberhausen – Gdanska |
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Fr 15.03.2024 |
Werl – Diers |
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Sa 16.03.2024 |
Sankt Augustin – Pfarrheim St. Anna Hangelar |
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Sa 04.05.2024 |
Attendorn – Studio A |
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Sa 11.05.2024 |
Venne – Venner Folkfrühling |
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Su 12.05.2024 |
Hamm – Street Food Festival |
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Sa 25.05.2024 |
Siegen – Tag der Begegung |
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Sa 22.06.2024 |
Maulbronn – Klosterfest |
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Sa 17.08.2024 |
Hörstel – Castellans Folksommer |
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Sa 24.08.2024 |
Haselünne – Haselünner Bühnen Festival |
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Su 25.08.2024 |
Gerolstein – Kylltal Musik Festival |
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Fr 30.08.2024 |
Beckum – Pütt Tage |
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Fr 06. – So 08.09.2024 |
Puttlingen – Little Woodstock Festival |
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Sa 19.10.2024 |
Dortmund – Kulturzentrum Alte Schmiede |
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