Watch the performance of the band Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory (Pt.2) on the video from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory is a roots-kwartet and backing band for Dutch singer-songwriter Melle Leyten, who brings folk blues to life in their own raw way.
Melle Leyten (lead vocals, lead guitar) Suze Commandeur (bass, vocals) Harmen Ridderbos (drums) Abel de Kam (guitar)
Join us to watch the performance of the band The Hoochies (Pt.2) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
The Hoochies are a highly-regarded Dutch blues band known for their raw, unpolished, Chicago-style blues with surf/gospel influences, featuring veteran musicians like singer/harmonica player Richard Koster and guitarist Roelof Meijeringh, who won the Dutch Blues Challenge in 2025 and will represent the Netherlands internationally. They deliver energetic live shows and released their debut studio album, "Back on my own", in 2025, following a successful live album from the Moulin Blues festival.
Richard Koster - vocals and harmonica (Cuban Heels); Roelof Meijeringh - guitar (Boyd Small, Memo Gonzalez); Jules ten Brakel - bass (of Mike and the Mellotones, among others); Chiel ten Vaarwerk - drums (Cuban Heels).
Join us to watch the Iron Maiden Tribute, Pt.2, on the video premiere soon from the international LEGENDS of ROCK Tribute Tour. Tribute Festival XL, WTC EXPO, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Named after Iron Maiden bassist and founder Steve Harris, the Dutch Iron Maiden tribute band Harris has been rocking venues and festivals for quite some time! Focusing on legendary albums Harris transports the audience back to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal of the legendary 1980s.
With perfectly executed iconic songs like Aces High, Run to the Hills, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Can I Play With Madness, and Fear of the Dark, Harris delivers a dazzling show where every hard rock and metal fan can indulge their passion and scream their lungs out.
Thanks to a super-energetic frontman, singer Nick Holleman, two top guitarists, and a killer rhythm section, Harris guarantees a spectacular show full of energy and spectacle that exudes joy. From the very first note, the band grabs the audience by the throat and doesn't let go until the final chord has sounded.
Join us to watch the performance of Eric Johanson (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
Eric Johanson is known for his atypical sound. He's not a typical blues artist, but he's managed to create a fantastic blend of raw rock and the deep emotion of blues music. The American artist, born and raised in the capital of blues music, knows like no other how to captivate an audience. With a phenomenal talent for playing the blues, he possesses a remarkable talent for the guitar. With his latest album climbing all the way to the top of the Billboard Blues Chart, he's a must-see at that edition of Blues & Brews.
Eric Johanson (guitar, vocals) Will Repholz (bass); Terry Scott Jr. (drums).
Join us to watch the performance of the Tuff Luck Blues Band (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
Tuff Luck is a Dutch four-piece blues band known for its energetic live performances and a sound inspired by artists like Eric Clapton, Keb' Mo', and Robert Cray. The band emphasizes original music over standard blues patterns and aims to transport its audience to the Chicago blues scene of the 1930s with their "upbeat music".
Rogier Trampe (vocals and guitar); Kees Bode (keyboards); Peter Hartmann (bass); Douwe Jan Pol (drums).
Join us to watch the performance of the Dutch band The Hoochies (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
The Hoochies are a respected Dutch blues band known for their "unpolished" sound, raw, high-energy Chicago-style blues and boogie, having gained prominence by winning the 2025 Dutch Blues Challenge to represent the Netherlands at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and the European Blues Challenge.
Richard Koster - vocals and harmonica (Cuban Heels); Roelof Meijeringh - guitar (Boyd Small, Memo Gonzalez); Jules ten Brakel -bass (of Mike and the Mellotones, among others); Chiel ten Vaarwerk - drums (Cuban Heels).
Join us to watch the performance of the Dutch band Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory play their blues with a message. This band brings folk blues to life in their own raw way.
Melle Leyten (lead vocals, lead guitar) Suze Commandeur (bass, vocals) Harmen Ridderbos (drums) Abel de Kam (guitar)
Coming soon to the channel... New videos and premieres for our friends featuring some of the best fantastic blues acts from Netherlands and USA!
On November 29th, there was a new edition of Blues & Brews at Poppodium Iduna, Drachten, Netherlands. This year, it's reinvented with new, different artists. The lineup included Eric Johanson, Erwin Java's Travel Party featuring Kat Riggins, The Hoochies, Tuff Luck, and Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory.
Join us to watch the performance of the band Sense Of Urgency (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Rock Café, Sneek, Netherlands on 22.11.2025
Sense of Urgency takes you back to the heyday of rock, glam rock, hard rock, and early metal. They put on a killer show not only musically but also visually. Don't just come to listen… come and see!
Sense of Urgency is a six-piece symphonic hard rock band with progressive influences. With hard-hitting, unadulterated, "straight to the bone" rock and heavy tracks, interspersed with atmospheric rock ballads, they transport you to a theatrical live show.
Tjeert-Jan van Hoogen (TJ) - Lead vocals; René van Olphen (Olphie) - Drums; Sander Hoogesteger (Thunder!) - Bassguitar and vocals; John Johannes (The Phantom) - Keys; Bas aka “Fingers” Heerink (Squeal) - Guitars; Ruben Biemans (The Crying Dutchman) - Guitars
Join us to watch the performance of ALMA Acoustic (Pt.2) on the video premiere soon from the Rotonda 2025 (Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland).
A Ticino-based (Switzerland) band that moves between the acoustic vibes and rhythm of ALMA Acoustic and the powerful rock sound of ALMA Electric. Performs covers of great Italian and international pop-rock hits, as well as own original songs. The winner of the BEST ORIGINAL SONG award at the Ticinobands Live Contest 2025!
Chris Smith – Bass & Double Bass Ivano Oliveri – Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals, Stomp Yan Nick – Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals Maurizio Podda – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & Piano
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One of my favorite Dutch blues bands, from folk blues to alternative blues...
https://youtu.be/YKM1-6hQtKU?si
Watch the performance of the band Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory (Pt.2) on the video from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory is a roots-kwartet and backing band for Dutch singer-songwriter Melle Leyten, who brings folk blues to life in their own raw way.
Melle Leyten (lead vocals, lead guitar)
Suze Commandeur (bass, vocals)
Harmen Ridderbos (drums)
Abel de Kam (guitar)
#blues #folk #bluesrock #livemusic #bluesfestival #rockmusic #rootsmusic #bluesmusic
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Coming again to the channel!
https://youtu.be/8Lojv4uGe4I?si
Join us to watch the performance of the band The Hoochies (Pt.2) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
The Hoochies are a highly-regarded Dutch blues band known for their raw, unpolished, Chicago-style blues with surf/gospel influences, featuring veteran musicians like singer/harmonica player Richard Koster and guitarist Roelof Meijeringh, who won the Dutch Blues Challenge in 2025 and will represent the Netherlands internationally. They deliver energetic live shows and released their debut studio album, "Back on my own", in 2025, following a successful live album from the Moulin Blues festival.
Richard Koster - vocals and harmonica (Cuban Heels);
Roelof Meijeringh - guitar (Boyd Small, Memo Gonzalez);
Jules ten Brakel - bass (of Mike and the Mellotones, among others);
Chiel ten Vaarwerk - drums (Cuban Heels).
#blues #folkblues #bluesrock #boogie #livemusic #bluesfestival
#rootsmusic #bluesmusic
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Coming again to the channel!
https://youtu.be/Iu9AIJgr28Y?si
Join us to watch the Iron Maiden Tribute, Pt.2, on the video premiere soon from the international LEGENDS of ROCK Tribute Tour. Tribute Festival XL, WTC EXPO, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Named after Iron Maiden bassist and founder Steve Harris, the Dutch Iron Maiden tribute band Harris has been rocking venues and festivals for quite some time! Focusing on legendary albums Harris transports the audience back to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal of the legendary 1980s.
With perfectly executed iconic songs like Aces High, Run to the Hills, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Can I Play With Madness, and Fear of the Dark, Harris delivers a dazzling show where every hard rock and metal fan can indulge their passion and scream their lungs out.
Thanks to a super-energetic frontman, singer Nick Holleman, two top guitarists, and a killer rhythm section, Harris guarantees a spectacular show full of energy and spectacle that exudes joy. From the very first note, the band grabs the audience by the throat and doesn't let go until the final chord has sounded.
#ironmaiden #ironmaidencover #heavymetal #hardrock #tribute #rockmusic #livemusic #rockfestival #newwave
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https://youtu.be/QzEHfnGa8EQ?si
Join us to watch the performance of Eric Johanson (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
Eric Johanson is known for his atypical sound. He's not a typical blues artist, but he's managed to create a fantastic blend of raw rock and the deep emotion of blues music. The American artist, born and raised in the capital of blues music, knows like no other how to captivate an audience. With a phenomenal talent for playing the blues, he possesses a remarkable talent for the guitar. With his latest album climbing all the way to the top of the Billboard Blues Chart, he's a must-see at that edition of Blues & Brews.
Eric Johanson (guitar, vocals)
Will Repholz (bass);
Terry Scott Jr. (drums).
#blues #bluesrock #livemusic #bluesfestival #rockmusic
#rootsmusic #bluesmusic
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https://youtu.be/A9tVHJGOzoU?si
Join us to watch the performance of the Tuff Luck Blues Band (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
Tuff Luck is a Dutch four-piece blues band known for its energetic live performances and a sound inspired by artists like Eric Clapton, Keb' Mo', and Robert Cray. The band emphasizes original music over standard blues patterns and aims to transport its audience to the Chicago blues scene of the 1930s with their "upbeat music".
Rogier Trampe (vocals and guitar);
Kees Bode (keyboards);
Peter Hartmann (bass);
Douwe Jan Pol (drums).
#blues #bluesrock #livemusic #bluesfestival #rockmusic
#rootsmusic #bluesmusic
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https://youtu.be/Rwtt9nnqV2w?si
Join us to watch the performance of the Dutch band The Hoochies (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
The Hoochies are a respected Dutch blues band known for their "unpolished" sound, raw, high-energy Chicago-style blues and boogie, having gained prominence by winning the 2025 Dutch Blues Challenge to represent the Netherlands at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and the European Blues Challenge.
Richard Koster - vocals and harmonica (Cuban Heels);
Roelof Meijeringh - guitar (Boyd Small, Memo Gonzalez);
Jules ten Brakel -bass (of Mike and the Mellotones, among others);
Chiel ten Vaarwerk - drums (Cuban Heels).
#blues #folkblues #bluesrock #boogie #livemusic #bluesfestival
#rootsmusic #bluesmusic
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https://youtu.be/qdQPBiSwd2c?si
Join us to watch the performance of the Dutch band Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Blues & Brews VIII, Poppodium Iduna, 29.11.2025, Drachten, Netherlands.
Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory play their blues with a message. This band brings folk blues to life in their own raw way.
Melle Leyten (lead vocals, lead guitar)
Suze Commandeur (bass, vocals)
Harmen Ridderbos (drums)
Abel de Kam (guitar)
#blues #folk #bluesrock #livemusic #bluesfestival #rockmusic #rootsmusic #bluesmusic
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Musiclover
Coming soon to the channel...
New videos and premieres for our friends featuring some of the best fantastic blues acts from Netherlands and USA!
On November 29th, there was a new edition of Blues & Brews at Poppodium Iduna, Drachten, Netherlands. This year, it's reinvented with new, different artists. The lineup included Eric Johanson, Erwin Java's Travel Party featuring Kat Riggins, The Hoochies, Tuff Luck, and Melle Leyten & The Shortbread Factory.
#blues #bluesrock #bluesfestival
#livemusic #rockmusic #rootsmusic
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https://youtu.be/ibg5rtCMbtA?si
Join us to watch the performance of the band Sense Of Urgency (Pt.1) on the video premiere soon from Rock Café, Sneek, Netherlands on 22.11.2025
Sense of Urgency takes you back to the heyday of rock, glam rock, hard rock, and early metal. They put on a killer show not only musically but also visually.
Don't just come to listen… come and see!
Sense of Urgency is a six-piece symphonic hard rock band with progressive influences.
With hard-hitting, unadulterated, "straight to the bone" rock and heavy tracks, interspersed with atmospheric rock ballads, they transport you to a theatrical live show.
Tjeert-Jan van Hoogen (TJ) - Lead vocals;
René van Olphen (Olphie) - Drums;
Sander Hoogesteger (Thunder!) - Bassguitar and vocals;
John Johannes (The Phantom) - Keys;
Bas aka “Fingers” Heerink (Squeal) - Guitars;
Ruben Biemans (The Crying Dutchman) - Guitars
#coversong #bluesrock #heavymetal #hardrock #livemusic #sneek #party
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Coming again to the channel!
https://youtu.be/VLNCQJEkN3o?si
Join us to watch the performance of ALMA Acoustic (Pt.2) on the video premiere soon from the Rotonda 2025 (Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland).
A Ticino-based (Switzerland) band that moves between the acoustic vibes and rhythm of ALMA Acoustic and the powerful rock sound of ALMA Electric. Performs covers of great Italian and international pop-rock hits, as well as own original songs. The winner of the BEST ORIGINAL SONG award at the Ticinobands Live Contest 2025!
Chris Smith – Bass & Double Bass
Ivano Oliveri – Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals, Stomp
Yan Nick – Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals
Maurizio Podda – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & Piano
#almaacoustic #popmusic #poprock #rotonda #italiansongs #livemusic #unplugged #locarnofilmfestival #locarno #concert #ticino
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