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The Watchman
Americana / Folk / Blues

It's the way that you are hummin'



Eindhoven
Netherlands

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Member Since1/29/2007
Band Websitewww.watchman.nl/
Band MembersAd van Meurs: guitar vocal
Ankie Keultjes: vocal and album production
Stephan Jankowski: guitar
Theo Wijdeven: bass
Menno Romers: Saxophone
Gerard de Graaf: paino

sometimes
Osama Milaaghi: Percussion
Sjoerd van Bommel: drums
InfluencesBeatles and Stones, Townes van Zandt, French chansons from the 50ties an 60ties old blues and traditional folk and also some cool jazz, well I don't know Let's say anything but Marillion and Heino. I like cool songwriting and acoustic instruments.
Sounds LikeSounds like us.
Dark male vocals with sweet female vocals and good songs mostly in an acoustic setting.
Record LabelRounder Europe
Type of LabelIndie


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If you say The Watchman plays Blues, you're right. If you say The Watchman plays American Folk, you're right. If you say the band rocks, you're right. The Watchman is not easily categorised. The music of The Watchman is a search for originality along a road full of traditional elements, 'roots', improvisation and happy songwriting. If it really needs to be forced into words, why not just call it contemporary Rhythm & Folk. If anything, their music is straight from the heart, a heart that knows more doubts than certainties and is always hopelessly in love with life itself. Last album High Acres:.Is High Acres The Watchmans most contemplative album to date? It may very well be, together with Carnival of Circumstance, his album from 2002, which was so well received. But in this case the rule is: soft = heavy !! There are no dull moments on this collection of songs which all feature The Watchmans trademark sound. Intriguing, almost hypnotic songs with a definite romantic feel, sung in a compelling way by Ad and his wife Ankie, who was also responsible for the more than agreeable production. She has a style all her own, in which the various acoustic instruments are draped around Gerard van der Graafs piano and the percussive rhythm section. The latter includes - next to Eric van der Lest on drums - Osama Milaagi, King of Rhythm from Khartoum. He also distinguished himself on the very successful No Blues production, the Arabicana project in which The Watchman played such an important part. And it goes without saying that Ad van Meurs himself picks his guitar as fluently as ever, that Stephan Jankowskis guitar solos are immaculate and that Theo Wijdeven provides his familiar, propulsive bass support. There are songs about grandfatherhood (sic!), the bigger powers, jealousy, magpies in a tree, falling leaves in autumn, the search for God, youth, love, and puppy love and what have you. High Acres is transatlantic folk & blues from The Watchman: sincere, luxurious and addictive.

Jack Clement & The Watchman live @ Herbergh 't Ijsselmeer: 'It'll Be Me'




Jack Clement & The Watchman live @ Herbergh 't Ijsselmeer: 'Guess Things Happen...'




The Watchman playing live @ Het Huis Verloren: 'Louisiana Blues'




The Watchman playing live: 'If I Would Love You'




Video for 'Dumbo', taken from the 'High Acres' album:




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Gerard Fandango

Gerard Fandango



Dec 21 2009 6:42 PM

Hello Watchman:-)

Thx for your beautiful music :-)
Happy holidays and a great and musical 2010 !

Greetings Gerard
Antwerp Begium
The American Dollar

The American Dollar



Dec 19 2009 10:14 PM

Fourth Album "Atlas" Preorder Running Now! Arms and Sleepers Split EP Out December 15th, 2009 American Dollar MP3 Discography Special, Only $20 For All Four Albums! Go To: theamericandollar.bigcartel.com Thanks For Listening!
Barneys Boogie Train

Barneys Boogie Train



Dec 13 2009 2:46 PM

Hey! We would like to invite you to our show at the Rambler/Eindhoven on the 26th of December! Have a rockin´Christmas with us!! Greets from BBT!
e.Lance

e.Lance



Nov 28 2009 11:21 AM

Hi !

Thanks for the add, glad to have you aboard !

Have a beautiful week-end,

e.Lance (and the robot)
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Nov 14 2009 5:03 PM

Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle

Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/
AND
Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think!
Ruby Jane
WILBURG

WILBURG



Oct 23 2009 8:37 AM

Hee

WILBURG plays
13 november 't  Wapen van Croimvoirt 21.30h
20 november CD-presentation Tiliander Oisterwijk 20.00h
01 december Tiliander Oisterwijk aftershow Leon vd Zanden (comedian) 22.15h
04 december Kraaijenbalder Eindhoven 21.00h
13 december CD-presentation Upstairs Udenhout 15.00h
05 march 2010 Tiliander Oisterwijk aftershow Karin Bruers (comedian) 22.15h
16 april 2010 Tiliander Oisterwijk aftershow Comedy Explosion 22.15h
The Netherlands
 
Musik in Berlin

Musik in Berlin



Oct 13 2009 9:02 AM

Muziekreis door het Berlijn van toen en nu - van jazzhel tot technohemel
1e druk uitverkocht – 2e herziene druk eind oktober verwacht

Muziekreis door het Berlijn van toen en nu - van jazzhel tot technohemel is een boek dat in slechts 4,5 maand volledig is uitverkocht. De tweede druk van het boek ligt inmiddels bij de drukker en wordt eind oktober verwacht. Wie tussen nu en 25 oktober het boek online besteld, maakt dus in feite een reservering voor een exemplaar van de 2e druk. En dat belonen we graag! Wie vóór 25 oktober online besteld, betaalt geen verzendkosten.

Angry face

Revu: '…. aanstekelijk historische werk…. '
Volkskrant: '… een prima excursiereader, maar ook een reisgids om zelfstandig mee door muziekstad Berlijn te lopen.'
Dagblad van het Noorden: Jonker omzeilt de valkuil van betweterigheid en waakt voor een te gedetailleerd informatiebombardement. Daardoor leest haar boek als een vlotte, alternatieve resiids, ...'
FileUnder.nl: 'Een must voor zowel muziekliefhebbers als politiek geïnteresseerden.'
LiveXS: 'Voor iedereen die ooit in Berlijn is geweest, er nog naar toe wil of gewoon precies wil weten hoe Berlijn is geworden tot wat het is, lees dit.'
CuttingEdge.be: 'Al weet je best veel van de Duitse geschiedenis, zo aangenaam compact, met een rode draad, kom je zelden tegen.'

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Three

Three



Sep 30 2009 2:13 PM

hee ad and ankie,
dank voor het 'kleven'!
 'the watchman' wordt steeds beter, nóg steeds.
veel succes!
groetz,
one of 'three'
renée


 

Kalio Gayo

Kalio Gayo



Sep 6 2009 8:23 PM




Kalio Gayo binnenkort:

12 sept: BalkanXprezz, Badcuyp, Amsterdam
26 sept: Averechts, Utrecht
3 okt: Borra, Amersfoort
10 okt: Eureka, Zwolle

meer info: http;//www.kaliogayo.nl
Avacate

Avacate



Aug 18 2009 9:30 PM

Hoe gaat 't?

Dank je wel for being our friend :) We look forward to meeting all of our new friends on tour. Don't be shy come and say hallo! Hopefully see you at a show?

Grtz


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Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Aug 4 2009 2:20 AM




Hello! New pics posted!

and Im putting up some new video today too!
Share love everybody!
-Ruby Jane
Bluezkeys

Bluezkeys



Jul 29 2009 1:37 PM


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Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Jul 27 2009 5:04 PM


"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

Promotional Video(My Girl From The South Sea Isles)

"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Musik in Berlin

Musik in Berlin



Jul 24 2009 11:40 AM

Inmiddels zijn 225 boeken verkocht en de pers is positief over Muziekreis door het Berlijn van toen en nu - van jazzhel tot technohemel.

Duits.de:
‘Ik vind dat Jonker … die klus heel goed geklaard heeft.’
‘Het boek is over de gehele linie - algemene geschiedenis en muziekgeschiedenis - toegankelijk geschreven en bevat talrijke anekdotes.’
‘Alles wat langs moet komen komt dan ook langs: de jazzgekte van de jaren '20, de Schlagers van de jaren '30 en '40, Rock'n Roll, Punk, Techno - alles.’


Festivalinfo.nl:
'... geeft het boek een zeer goed en uitgebreid beeld van de muziekcultuur in Berlijn.'

FONK:
'Al met al is het werkje een leuke alternatieve reisgids voor wie binnenkort naar de Duitse hoofdstad gaat. Kort, krachtig en vlot opgepend.'

Trajectum:
'... is vooral voor Berlijn- én muziekfans een must voor in de trein richting Berlin Hauptbahnhof (waar je na het lezen van de eerste pagina's meteen op wilt stappen).'

Het boek is t/m 31 juli met korting online te bestellen voor EUR 14,-. Daarna geldt de normale winkelprijs van EUR 15,95. En ook in de winkels gaat het hard. Velvet Music moest al bij bestellen, nadat ze uitverkocht waren. Bestel jouw exemplaar nu!



www.musikinberlin.com
tigre blanco

tigre blanco



Jul 12 2009 10:38 PM

Liam Titcomb

Liam Titcomb



Jul 7 2009 9:40 PM



Hey guys,



I'm hitting the road in a couple of weeks to raise money for War Child,
Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all
war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these
children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the
whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.

You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.



http://www.liamtitcomb.com/warchild/



I've also got this “widget” for a FREE download of 5
songs. Please send it on to your peeps – to help raise awareness of War
Child and the tour.





You can also embed this widget in your facebook, myspace etc. I’d really appreciate that.

We have permission from Sony ATV publishing to give the songs away from now till the end of the tour... So let’s work it.

Thanks,



-Liam


Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Jun 23 2009 10:59 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
dj carne

dj carne



Jun 2 2009 3:08 PM



Quantcast
Musik in Berlin

Musik in Berlin



May 27 2009 11:52 AM

Nu te bestellen: in 192 pagina's bijna een eeuw Berlijnse muziekhistorie



Kijk op http://www.musikinberlin.com voor meer info!
Tuff Enuff

Tuff Enuff



May 26 2009 3:57 PM

We hebben van jullie genoten in Breda. Stefan heeft echt een toffe gitaarsound, kicken. Complimenten ook voor Ankie, voor de sound. Ik dacht eerst; wie is die vrouwenstem...verrek die zingt gewoon vanachter de tafel mee !
warempel. Leuke songs, complimenten
PopEi

PopEi Eindhoven



May 15 2009 11:52 AM

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Ken Parsons, Bard

Ken Parsons, Bard



May 15 2009 9:37 AM

TWSTD TALENT NITE with Gerod Shea (Boston) Rosie Finnegan, special guests Sounds Like Trouble band and Docu- Film crew from Hilversum Tues 26th May Weteringsghans 157 21 30
PopEi

PopEi Eindhoven



May 14 2009 2:32 PM

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PopEi

PopEi Eindhoven



May 7 2009 1:46 PM

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KAI

KAI



Apr 26 2009 12:44 PM

Hi The Watchman !

I drive with my car and hear every day " The Watchman - Brocken Lock & Rhyme ".
The Cd from you is soooo GREAT !
Thank you very much again.
Greetz from KAI in Lübeck,Germany

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