Erna Schmidt "Live 69-71" CD

Erna Schmidt were living near the village of Wintrup in a country house even before it also became the home of Kraan. They had a contract with the Ohr label, but the LP recordings didn't come about because their flutist had just quit the band. Anyhow, they were a very popular live band, well-known for their incredibly long improvisations in the Cream and Hendrix vein. Some tracks would last up to three quarters of an hour, for on stage they were usually stoned, jamming away in a frenzy, often together with guest musicians. Some good-quality recordings of these gigs survived and were used for putting together "Live 69-71". Collectors would probably have preferred to be offered one single, but complete, gig. However, the band wanted it that way. At any rate, now, 30 years later, here it is at last - a long overdue release.