The show does go on…

The show does go on…

Doorgaan zonder te stoppen… 25.267 kilometer, 658 optredens, 183 plectrums, 121 setjes snaren, 9 gitaren, 11 versterkers, en meer indrukwekkend, ontelbare lachsalvo’s, fouten (heus), krampen in kaken en foute “artiesten maaltijden” verder,...
Net-working…

Net-working…

It’s just like work. Although, that sounds funny when you consider yourself to be an amateur. It’s even more funny as a Dutch pun: it’s net (just like) work… (I’m so funny I could kill myself) Anyways, Blood, Sweat & Kiers was well...
More than gold…

More than gold…

There you are… It won’t be just musicians who will ever have the idea by seeing an impressive stage , ” wow how cool will it be to stand here, before hundreds of people!” However, upon entering the main hall in the Goudse Schouwburg my thoughts...
Tenor Battle…

Tenor Battle…

What a fun week that was! Some nice gigs and (at least) one of them is recorded for posterity* These are the high-lights of the ’14 Tenor Battle at the Hooglandse Kerk Leiden. With Naomi Adriaansz, Rinus Groeneveld and Blood, Sweat & Kiers. (I’m...
Jam along!

Jam along!

Jazz Session at Red Kees, January 9, estimated time of arrival 9:30 pm. Time again to play with the Pretty Blue Brothers, sweet! This time you’ll be more then welcome to join. Don’t be to harsh on the “standards”, I’m still learning my mean and lean jazzchops… To make...
Serious Request!

Serious Request!

3FM Serious Request 2013 vraagt aandacht voor kinderen die jaarlijks onnodig sterven aan (de gevolgen van) diarree. Dit is een stille ramp die het gevolg is van gebrek aan schoon drinkwater, zeep en toiletten. Een serieuze aangelegenheid die wij als bluesliefhebbers...