I Muvrini (FRA)

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Corsican singer-songwriters since 30 years, combination of traditional polyphony with pop.
The live shows of I Muvrini are known for the engagement of the group for tolerance among humans. The song texts also speak about a great respect for nature.
Current album “Più Forti”, new album due November 22!
Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde)

2025:
The Best Of

Thu. Feb. 20 – NLD – Heerlen – Parkstad Limburg Theaters
Fri. Feb. 21 – NLD – Tilburg – Theaters Tilburg
Sat. Feb. 22 – NLD – Leeuwarden – De Harmonie
Sun. Feb. 23 – NLD – Hoofddorp – Cpunt

Jill Barber (CAN)

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Songs of romance and nostalgia, embracing Stax rhythms and a Philly soul backbeat to go along with Jill’s warm sultry vocals.
After first listen, what sets Jill Barber apart is her distinctive voice. But it’s her ability to write an immediately memorable song that has made her one of Canada’s most recognizable artists. Jill Barber has become renowned for writing songs that evoke feelings of a bygone era.
New album “ENCORE!” with French chansons out now! (Outside Music-V2)
Bookings for all of Europe (by Hilde)

2025:

Sun. Mar. 02 – FRA – Sarzeau – Espace Culturel l’Hermine
Mon. Mar. 03 – EUR
Tue. Mar. 04 – DEU – Düsseldorf – Zakk
Wed. Mar. 05 – NLD – Hoofddorp – Cpunt
Thu. Mar. 06 – DEU – Heidelberg – Karlstorbahnhof
Fri. Mar. 07 – DEU – München – Ampere
Sat. Mar. 08 – EUR
Sun. Mar. 09 – EUR

The Nomads (SWE)

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The godfathers of the Swedish garage rock scene.
The Nomads started in 1981.
Current album ‘Solna’ received rave reviews (Universal for Scandinavia, Devils Jukebox for the rest of Europe); 2013 release: “Loaded Deluxe EP” on coloured vinyl with brand new tracks!
Bookings for all of Europe except SWE (by Rob)

2025:

Sat. April 26 – BEL – Opwijk – Nijdrop

Hazmat Modine (USA)

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The band distills American music into an essence from its myriad forms: Blues, Country, R & B, Rock-n-Roll, Jazz, Gospel, World Music – yet it adds to this mixture something raw and mysterious that feels at once familiar and new.
Current album “Bonfire” (Jaro Medien-Music&Words).
Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde)

2025:

Fri. May 16 – NLD – t.b.a. (confirmed venue show)

Fri. Aug. 01 – Sun. Aug. 17 – NLD

Huun Huur Tu (RUS)

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Tuvan throat singers. The music is based on native Tuvan folk traditions in instruments and singing. In recent years western instruments like guitar and electronics are added.
This tour will be opened by a brand new film about the Tuva region, based on the book “Terra Incognita Tuva”.
Current album “Live at Triskel” (Jaro Medien-Music&Word).
Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde)

2025:

Sat. May 17 – NLD – t.b.a. (int.)
Sun. May 18 – NLD
Mon. May 19 – NLD
Tue. May 20 – NLD
Wed. May 21 – NLD
Thu. May 22 – NLD – t.b.a. (int.)

Taimane (USA)

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Taimane translates to ‘diamond’ from Samoan, she is best known for her fierce and inventive style of playing the ukulele. With the fierceness of a rocker and the grace of a dancer, Taimane and her music are wowing ever-larger audiences. She has the ability to morph genres – from classical to rock to flamenco – and stretch her instrument far beyond the familiar melodies of Hawaii.Online she’s an influencer with over 15 million views on youtube and over 25.000 online followers.
Current album: “Elemental” (Taimane Records-import)
Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde)

2025:

Wed. June 11 – NLD – Arnhem – Luxor Live

Fri. June 13 – NLD – Utrecht – TivoliVredenburg
Sat. June 14 – NLD – Hoofddorp – Cpunt

Pussy Riot: Riot Days (RUS)

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Protest art collective based in Moscow formed in 2011 with approx. 11 women participating. They staged unauthorised provocative guerrilla punk rock performances in unusual public places, which brought 3 of them to prison camps. Maria Alyokhina was one of them. She wrote a book about it, “Riot Days”. The book is the basis for this multi-media performance. Read also the great interview in The Music.
Book: “Riot Days” (Bertelsmann Pinguin).
Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde)

2025:

Tue. June 24 – NLD / BEL
Wed. June 25 – NLD / BEL
Thu. June 26 – NLD – t.b.a. (t.b.c.)
Fri. June 27 – NLD – t.b.a. (t.b.c.)
Sat. June 28 – NLD – t.b.a. (t.b.c.)
Sun. June 29 – NLD / BEL

Alex Henry Foster & The Long Shadows (CAN)

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Alex Henry Foster is musician, producer and composer who advocates human rights. With his band The Long Shadows he creates an intense, raw post-rock experience on stage.
Recently they played in front of a packed house at the Montréal jazz festival.
New album “The Power of the Heart” (Sony)
Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde)

2025:

End of June until end of August – NLD

October / November – NLD

Sachal Vasandani (USA)

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Rooted in jazz, Sachal Vasandani is known for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of today’s most compelling artists.
On his upcoming album he is accompanied by a full band, he goes funky! You can best compare it with Frank Sinatra singing with The Meters!
Current album “Still Life” (Edition Records), new album due February 14, 2025!
Bookings for all of Europe (by Hilde)

2025:

summer – EUR

November / December – EUR

Bulgarian Voices Angelite – former Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares (BGR)

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The sensational success of this choir started in 1987 under the name “Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares”. The choir had to change the name to “The Bulgarian Voices Angelité” and has released more than 13 albums. After more than 15 years of absence they are back!
Current album “Heritage” (Jaro Medien – Music&Words).
Bookings for the Netherlands (by Hilde)

2025:

November – NLD

10cc (GBR)

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Legendary band with ultra-high quality pop/rock songs that reached the charts many times.
Merely reading the titles should bring the songs to your mind: Dreadlock Holiday, I’m Not In Love, The Wall Street Shuffle, The Things We Do For Love, Rubber Bullets, I’m Mandy Fly Me, etcetera.
Check the recent documentary ‘I’m Not In Love – The Story of 10cc’ here.
Bookings for the Netherlands (by Rob)

2025:

Mon. Nov. 17 – NLD – Groningen – De Oosterpoort
Tue. Nov. 18 – NLD – Amsterdam – Het Concertgebouw
Wed. Nov. 19 – NLD – Heerlen – Theater Heerlen
Thu. Nov. 20 – NLD – Eindhoven – Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Fri. Nov. 21 – NLD – Arnhem – Musis

Sun. Nov. 23 – NLD – Zwolle – Theater de Spiegel (in cooperation with Hedon Zwolle)
Mon. Nov. 24 – NLD – Leeuwarden – De Harmonie

Wed. Nov. 26 – NLD – Rotterdam – De Doelen
Thu. Nov. 27 – NLD – Roosendaal – De Kring
Fri. Nov. 28 – NLD – Hoorn (NH) – Het Park