Final stop Brno: Cocotte Minute and Šanson Brut closed the tour in style at První patro

Saturday evening, April 4, 2026, at the Brno club První patro belonged to the final stop of Cocotte Minute's spring tour, which they completed together with the Šanson Brut project.

I arrived at První patro a little after half past six – right around the time the doors were supposed to open. Honestly, I expected a queue stretching around the corner, but reality was different. Only a few dozen people were standing outside the club, no drama, no stress – just a calm, relaxed wait. After the doors opened, some fans took spots right by the stage. Over the next hour, the venue gradually filled up.

At 8:30 sharp, the room dimmed and Šanson Brut took the stage first – a project by Martin Zeller and Ema Pilářová. For anyone who hasn't seen them yet, a simple summary: no big band setup, just two people, piano, microphone, and a completely different kind of energy compared to Cocotte Minute. And surprisingly, it works really well. Without much talking, they opened with Měl bych tě sejmout. At first, the audience seemed a bit unsure – on one side I could hear people saying they liked it, while others weren't quite sure what to think. Personally, I belonged to the part of the audience that enjoyed it. I first heard their collaboration at a major concert at Lucerna in Zlín, and it was great. 

During the set, Zeller couldn't resist his usual humor and light teasing, including the line that "he is the singer from that band playing later, now it will be calm before the chaos." And that perfectly captured their set – calmer, more intimate, but still full of energy and attitude.

Songs performed included pieces that don't usually appear in a standard Cocotte Minute set, such as Víla, Víc než sám seš, Ostrov, and Štěstí. The highlight of this part came with Rakve'n'Roll, which closed their set with a smile, but also with a strong emotional punch.

Then came a quick stage change and the familiar waiting period, when the audience watches every move on stage and counts down the minutes. Even though the official start was scheduled for 9:30, Cocotte Minute decided to do things their own way and came on a bit earlier.

They opened the evening with Černý šaty. From the very first notes, it was clear nobody would be standing still – people would be singing, dancing, and maybe even a mosh pit or two would happen. Their set was exactly what you would expect – raw, energetic, and constantly in motion. It continued with songs spanning their entire discography, such as Srdce, Tanči, Králům Koruny, Milujem se čím dál víc, Vlčí hrad, Křič nahá, and Punk off kha. The atmosphere was further enhanced by visuals running behind the band, which added another dimension to the concert.

A powerful moment came with Bratře nedovol – anyone who has ever been to a Cocotte Minute show knows what usually happens next. Zeller jumped straight into the crowd, dragging his iconic microphone, spinning it around, and then chaos broke loose – the first mosh pit erupted. After a while it dissolved, Zeller walked among the audience singing, and then it happened again – another mosh pit. Eventually he returned to the stage and finished the song.

The set continued with tracks like Czeko, Kopem, and Bastard, keeping the energy high and not allowing the audience a moment to breathe. The power from the stage could be felt in every corner of the club, and even the relatively small crowd went all in as if the place were sold out.

During the show, Cocotte Minute also took a moment for some real talk. Zeller casually noted that the venue wasn't as full as Brno concerts usually are, and that during tour planning they somehow overlooked the fact that the date fell on Easter weekend. Many people were away, and the band took away a clear lesson: next time, avoid playing during Easter. Still, if the concert had taken place a week later, První patro would probably have been packed to the brim. On the other hand, this gave the night a special charm – those who came created an atmosphere that made the crowd size irrelevant. It felt rawer, closer, and more intense.

The closing part belonged to Můj čas, Lodě, and 1-2-3 vpřed, confirming once again that this was the kind of concert you leave sweaty, hoarse, and happy from. After the final notes, there was no long emotional farewell. Zeller kept it simple – straight to the point. He said everyone would meet at the merch stand, jumped off the stage, dragged his iconic glowing microphone behind him, and let it drop to the ground without ceremony. The technician quietly pulled it back up. End. Done. Pure Cocotte Minute style.

In conclusion, thanks go to both bands – Cocotte Minute and Šanson Brut – as well as to První patro, promoters, organizers, and everyone who made the evening possible. And a big respect to the fans – even though there weren't many of them, those who came created an atmosphere strong enough to stand alongside much bigger events.

And if you missed this night? No panic. Cocotte Minute aren't stopping – on May 15 they'll return with ČERNÝ ŠATY FEST at Rock Café in Prague. And if it carries even half of this energy, you definitely have something to look forward to.

Kačí