WLD: Jan Dicks, formerly of BAP, is a bloody good drummer. I met him at the DB studio in Nippes about fifteen years ago, when I was recording some stuff with Manes Werr. He used to produce BAP.
I have heard some of Niedecken's acoustic stuff, including some translations of Dylan songs into Kölsch. I regret to report that this was not an artistic or commercial success. BAP still roll on, albeit with only Niedecken remaining from the original line up. Their old keyboard player was at one of my gigs with the band a couple of weeks back.
I don't know when I can make it back to the UK. I intend to come over with the band in autumn. We will probably play pubs. I just can't afford to travel around UK folk clubs playing floor spots. You need to be richer than I am to do that!