T-99 (Amsterdam/The Netherlands) has proven to belong to the top of the alternative European roots scene of today. With their eclectic mix of rock 'n' roll, blues, country, surf, punk together with a touch of eastern European and north African influences, they tour all over Europe since 1999. T-99 are three young bohemian characters and an old dog, playing on vintage and weird instruments with wild energy and a high dose of passion, carrying out an original blend of musical styles what could be defined as the T-99 sound.
THE 4th ALBUM
After three successful albums, 'Vagabonds' is the new T-99 record. It contains 13 original tracks treated with the well-known T-99 formula: a blend of rootsy, rockin' and bluesy elements, flavoured with some exotic melodies. This new album by T-99 lures the listener inside a musical sideshow where geeks, freaks, fire eaters and human cannonballs hold sway. The band signed for production themselves and the album has been released by their old habitat, the label Cool Buzz.
FORMER ALBUMS
With the release of the album "Coo-Coo" in 2001, T-99 introduced itself as being the most promising new band in the Benelux blues and roots scene. After a few member changes in 2003 the band released another album in 2004 titled "Strange Things Happen". Partly recorded in Amsterdam and Tucson, Arizona it has guest appearances of Teddy Morgan (also production) and Dave Gonzales of The Paladins. The third album "Cherrystone Park" which was released late 2005 showed besides more catchy songs also a psychedelic side of T-99 that lead them to an even larger audience.
HISTORY
Through the years T-99 showed itself as being a constant factor on (pop) festivals and stages across Holland, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Great Britain and the US. In its existence the band has played among others at Noorderslag, North Sea Jazz Festival, Waterpop, Popkomm (DE), Belgium Rhythm & Blues Festival (Peer, BE), Oerol, De Parade, Noorderzon, and Eurosonic. The band also functioned as successful support for Chuck Berry, Dr. John, Los Lobos and Little Feat. Music by T-99 is being used in several TV-shows and programs like NOS Studio Sport, Keuringdienst van Waarde and AT-5 and the trio has done several performances on national Radio and TV. In May 2008 the band was invited by radio DJ Mark Lamarr to make exclusive recordings at the London BBC studio's for the popular radio show 'God's Jukebox'.
OOR Magazine: "...most exciting and renewing roots band in the Netherlands and far beyond..."
LINE UP:
Mischa den Haring – vocals, guitar, mandolin
Martin de Ruiter – vocals, drums, percussion, trash-kit
Donné la Fontaine – upright bass, (banjo-)ukulele, rhythm guitar
T-99's new album 'Vagabonds' is out now. Come listen and order online at: www.t-99.com
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THE KINGSNAKES ARE DEAD! LONG LIVE THE KINGSNAKES!
After 10 years on the road playing every festival you can imagine, selling a stack of CDs, visiting more than 380 gas stations and wearing out 2 campers and a couple of cars, one of the Netherland's most popular bands is calling it quits.
The Kingsnakes will give their final concert performance on October 11 at the Irish Pub Morissons, in Rossum near Zaltbommel. ALL the old members of the band will be there including Rob, bassplayer from day one, who's flying in from New York for this celebration!
Admission is FREE, so come and be a part of history!
The Kingsnakes are: Sven van den Berg: Vocals/Harmonica Andre Dieterman: Guitar Eric Labadie: Drums Arno vervest: Double Bass Gerrit Wagemakers: Drums Rob Lumey: Bass Big Pete: Vocals/Harmonica Bo Brocken: Vocals/Harmonica
Special Guests: Big Rich: Vocals/Harmonica (the generators) Peter van Geel: Drums (the generators) Eric Ruysink: Vocals (morissons)
Special personnel: Jan van Maren: Manager Kristian 'ADHD' van Daalen: Driver Paul 'Michael Schumacher' Keislair: Driver (oct 11 is his birthday!) Marcel 'Dracula' van der Roest: Guitar technician Jack 'Tubeking' van Leeuwen: Amp Doctor extraordinaire Gerrit 'Decibel' Schaap: PA/GIC Sound
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West Hell 5, record-release party, June 7, Maloe Melo
Hey Mensen! Ik zoek mensen in Rotterdam die DIT SOORT muziek willen maken in een nieuw op te richten band... Ik woon sinds kort in de Maasstad en zoek luitjes die kunnen spelen. Ikke -> gitaar/banjo/lapsteel. Of ken je bandloze muzikanten die van blues/folk/roots/bluegrass en honkeytonk houden please let-me-know! Rikke
Hi guys. I was absolutely stunned when I saw you playing with Ian Siegal in London at the 12 Bar... What can I say.. just three guys with an incredible good taste and very, very powerful. I love Levon Helm and we talked a lot about him Martin... I loved your music guys and I hope to see you again very soon .. Just regret not buying your album then...
Welcome to my friendslist ! -a stranger is only a friend you haven’t met yet! Very nice to see you! I hope things are going good for you! Listen to a song or two, and give me a comment, or send some words ;-) Stay tuned -don't be a stranger!!
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