When does the concert of the bottomline take place in Potsdam?

The concert takes place on Friday, November 6, 2026. Start is at 6:00 PM.

Where does the NOT THE SURFACE Release Tour take place?

The venue is Die Alte Garage at Großbeerenstraße 97, 14482 Potsdam.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission is free. A donation box will be passed around; the donations go directly to the bottomline.

What music do the bottomline play?

The duo combines urban jazz, neo-soul, classical, electronic music, trip-hop, and cinematic soundscapes.

Who is part of the bottomline?

the bottomline consists of Franzis Lating on vocals, keyboard, and synthesizer, and Johannes Elia Nuß on drums and synthesizer.

When will the album NOT THE SURFACE be released?

The album NOT THE SURFACE will be released on October 23, 2026, by enja & yellowbird records.

the bottomline live in Potsdam

Name: the bottomline - NOT THE SURFACE Release Tour
Start: 2026-11-06T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-06T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Die Alte Garage

the bottomline bring NOT THE SURFACE to Potsdam

On November 6, 2026, the Cologne duo the bottomline transforms the Alte Garage in Potsdam into a resonance space for cinematic jazz, neo-soul, electronic soundscapes, and classical influences. The NOT THE SURFACE Release Tour brings Franzis Lating and Johannes Elia Nuß with their new live program to Brandenburg.

Between Jazz, Electronics, and Sound Poetry

Franzis Lating combines vocals, keyboard, and synthesizer into an expressive musical language. Johannes Elia Nuß enhances the drumming with electronic sounds and polyrhythmic structures. Together, the bottomline dissolves the boundaries between jazz, classical, trip-hop, neo-soul, and electronic music.

An Album about What Lies Beneath the Surface

The second studio album NOT THE SURFACE will be released on October 23, 2026, by the Munich label enja & yellowbird records. Thematically, it focuses on contradictions, vulnerability, self-worth, connectedness, and the hope for change. Extraordinary song structures, lyrical figures, and a precise synchronization of voice, rhythm, and synthesizer create an intense stage performance.

Live Atmosphere in the Alte Garage

In the Alte Garage, the dark color tones of the duo meet an immediate club atmosphere. The concert promises an immersive concert experience between concentrated listening, rhythmic movement, and emotional tension. The music of the bottomline unfolds its effect not only through melody but also through sound design, dynamics, and the fragile interplay of improvisation and composition.

Musical Precision with Great Emotional Depth

The specialized press described the bottomline as a congenial and technically highly talented duo. Their music works with complex overlays, unexpected transitions, and an orchestration that, despite the small lineup, feels grand and cinematic. Lating and Nuß combine musical expertise with an open, risk-taking stage performance.

The concert begins on November 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Admission is free; a donation box directly supports the music of the bottomline.

Conclusion: Potsdam Experiences Music Beyond Fixed Categories

Those seeking jazz, electronic music, and atmospheric live performances with depth will experience a special concert evening with the bottomline. The NOT THE SURFACE Release Tour invites you to leave familiar listening habits behind and experience the music live between intimacy, energy, and sonic discovery.