REIWAS & Johannes Thalmayr in Traunstein: Reading and Music from Love Me Hot on Cold Days

When Music Embraces Poetry: An Evening for Heart, Ear, and Mind

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Cultural Forum Klosterkirche Traunstein will transform into a resonance room for language, sound, and emotion. REIWAS and the journalist and dialect poet Johannes Thalmayr will lead through the musical-literary performance Love Me Hot on Cold Days – the concluding event of the festival Reading Happiness – Boundless Literature.

Sound Colors of Love: REIWAS between Folk, Pop, and Language Art

With accordion, guitar, double bass, and drums, REIWAS unfolds a warm, finely balanced acoustic sound. Three-part harmonies, rhythmic changes, and melodic lines carry the narrative of this love story – at times bouncing, at times intimate. The reading atmosphere remains focused and approachable: One can feel the care of the arrangements, the literary quality of the texts, and the linguistic artistry of the moderation.

Author Encounter: Johannes Thalmayr Reads in Bavarian

Thalmayr, a sports journalist for GQ and Sports Illustrated among others, has found his poetic voice in the dialect. His poems revolve around feeling, doubting, hoping. In the reading, he opens spaces for a literary experience in which his style – pointed, heartfelt, reflective – reflects the songs of REIWAS. Thus arises a dialogue of music and word that connects cultural discourse with sensuality.

Intimate Moments, Large Arcs

Between poetic miniatures and narrative arcs, the evening traces the joys and sorrows of love. In the quiet tension of the church space, nuances gain weight: pauses, fine dynamics, the shimmering of an accordion line – all become part of the story. Those who appreciate literature as a performative art experience narrative depth and stylistic elegance in rare balance.

Voices of the Readers

The reactions of the readers are clear: REIWAS captivates literature lovers with their work. On Instagram, a visitor raves: 'These three-part harmonies go straight to the heart – I look forward to Traunstein.'

Conclusion: An evening that combines heartbeats with resonance. Those who love readings and are interested in cross-genre formats experience a focused live experience here – music, poetry, author encounter – that lingers long after.

Official Channels of REIWAS & Johannes Thalmayr:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reiwas_music/
• Facebook: No official profile found
• Website: https://reiwas-music.de/
• Publisher: No official profile found

Sources:

• Reading Happiness – official festival program 2026
• REIWAS – official band website
• Altstadttheater Ingolstadt – event page
• Merkur – portrait of Johannes Thalmayr
• Cultural Forum Traunstein – tickets
• Cultural Forum Traunstein – FAQ
• City Traunstein – Cultural Forum Klosterkirche
• BR We in Bavaria – show with REIWAS