Muziekrecensies 🇳🇱 / Music reviews 🇬🇧
Esther Kessel-Tamerus Although American blues-rock singer/guitarist Eric Steckel is in his early thirties, his first performance was some twenty years ago. Even before he was eighteen he played at De Bosuil in Weert. Since then he has performed here regularly. Due to Covid, fans had to wait much longer to see him again. The concert could finally … lees verder
Twenty-five years ago singer/multi-instrumentalist Oliver Rüsing founded the neo prog band Karibow. After 2.5 years of forced “break”, this German band could finally perform again. This took place on Sunday, May 1 in ’t Blok in Nieuwerkerk aan de IJssel (thee Netherlands). The concert started with the sound of a roaring engine. The arrival of … lees verder
The melodic rock/hard rock band Magnum was founded some fifty years ago in England by guitarist Tony Clarkin and singer Bob Catley. There have been several changes in the line-up, but Tony and Bob are still with us. They should have retired a long time ago, but they keep on touring.Well before the doors of … lees verder
Singer/multi-instrumentalist Bjørn Riis is best known for the band Airbag.He has been releasing solo albums since 2014. His latest album ‘Everything to Everyone’, was launched April 8. This fourth album was also released on label Karisma Records. ‘Run’ has a rather rocking start, the sound of which is duller than expected.A number of twists and … lees verder
Canadian multi-instrumentalist Rick Miller has been active in prog rock for some time now. For his latest album ‘Old Souls’, he took inspiration from bands like Genesis, The Moody Blues and Pink Floyd. As a result, the ten songs are soft, dark and melodic. During the quiet intro in ‘Time’s Way’ you immediately notice that … lees verder
Fans had to wait more than two years until the planned concert in early April 2020 could take place. Time after time it was postponed, the reason is clear. Well before the doors of the sold-out Paradox in Tilburg opened, the fans were waiting outdoors. Once inside, everyone searched for a seat. It was nice … lees verder
The Leif de Leeuw band has been called the southern jam band of Europe. In the past ten years the band has toured extensively, not only throughout Europe, but also in America and even China. On April 10, their previously planned gig in De Bosuil (Weert) could finally take place. The support act was the … lees verder
Vermillion Plains is a new grunge band from the Netherlands. The line up is quite special. Because founder Kevin Klarenbeek plays with his parents Annemiek and Corr, they have been on stage for twenty years. The lyrics and music were written by Kevin, his own life was his inspiration. The intro to ‘Etched my brain’ invites … lees verder
Beaux Gris Gris was founded by Greta Valenti, they play a mix of blues/blues rock, soul and funk. The 2020 European tour could not take place due to Covid. Like many other bands, they decided to make a new album. And it was about time, because their debut album ‘Love and Murder’ was released over … lees verder
‘Threads of Fate’ was formed about five years ago by singer Jon Pyres. Death appears in novels, poetry and music. So also on the album ‘The Cold Embrace of the Light’. Besides doom and prog metal, Threads of Fate also uses symphonic elements. The first few seconds of ‘Beneath A Starless Sky’ are very quiet, … lees verder