Muziekrecensies
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 … Read more, available in English and Dutch
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 … Read more, available in English and Dutch
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 … Read more, available in English and Dutch
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 … Read more, available in English and Dutch
About two years ago, a performance by Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse was planned in De Bosuil (in Weert), but it had to be postponed by Covid. The band has used the past two years to make a new album. ‘Good times end times’ will be officially released at the end of March. But … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Guitarist Marcel Coenen has been working with prog rock greats such as John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) and Billy Sheehan (Mr Big) since the late 90s. He also occasionally collaborates on CDs and live performances by Ayreon. In 1999, he founded the prog metal band Sun Caged. Four years later, he released his debut … Read more, available in English and Dutch
De Bosuil has something new: Club Donder. This is a concert series of nine concerts, taking place every third Thursday night in De Bosuil (Weert). This series is offered at a very special price. The alternative Dutch rock band Ten Times A Million was the first to perform on 21 October. This band originated about … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Before the Corona crisis also took hold of the Netherlands and Belgium, Made in Purple had already played at De Bosuil. This Belgian Deep Purple tribute band was founded by guitarist Bert Verschueren. He is a teacher at the Royal Conservatoire in Antwerp, together with some colleagues he performed Sunday afternoon 12 September in De … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Within Temptation is known for their grandiose live shows and their interaction with the fans. That’s why they initially didn’t like the idea of a live stream. Fortunately, they realized that with a pre-recorded show, you can create things that are impossible … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Finally, the restrictions have been reduced and the venues are fully open again! The 1,5 m and the mouth cap requirement expire if one can show a negative Coivid test, or a vaccination certificate. On Saturday, June 26, the visitors of De … Read more, available in English and Dutch