Closing of 2018. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2018.
Category: Concert
Dec 06 2018
Altın Gün, 12/06/2018
4/5: 2018 has been ridiculously successful for Altın Gün. The Patronaat was sold out and the audience went wild. Top evening!
Nov 30 2018
Patrick Watson, 11/30/2018
4½/5: Yet another unforgettable evening at Paradiso. Superior music by the Canadian Patrick Watson.
Nov 05 2018
Father John Misty, 11/05/2018
4½/5: Father John Misty, the troubadour with his humour, superior lyrics and moving scenes, was glorious at Paradiso!
Nov 04 2018
David Byrne, 11/04/2018
5/5: David Byrne in a show that crushed the competition and pre show expectations. An overwhelming experience!
Oct 19 2018
Orbital, 10/19/2018
2/5: Disappointing Orbital during Amsterdam Dance Event at Paradiso.
Sep 09 2018
30 years ago, the most special show I ever witnessed
Today, 30 years ago, I witnessed the most special show in my life. Prince played in Dortmund to a predominantly Dutch crowd. The show was broadcast simultaneously!
Jul 25 2018
Dweezil Zappa, 07/25/2018
4/5: Dweezil Zappa and his Choice Cuts tour. Obscure and complex Zappa work in a beautiful impressive concert!
Jul 15 2018
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/15/2018
4/5: The third day of the North Sea Jazz Festival 2018, the greatest festival of The Netherlands. The day of Nathaniel Rateliff, Moses Sumney and Sevdaliza.
Jul 14 2018
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/14/2018
4/5: The second day of the North Sea Jazz Festival 2018, the greatest festival of The Netherlands. The day of the ‘new British jazz invasion’ and Anderson .Paak.
Jul 13 2018
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/13/2018
3½/5: The first day of the North Sea Jazz Festival 2018, the greatest festival of The Netherlands. The day of Altın Gün and The Roots.
Jun 20 2018
Jay-Z and Beyoncé, 06/20/2018
4/5: Beyoncé was the radiant star in an amazing show. But it was Jay-Z that made the show human and moved (me).
Jun 10 2018
Best Kept Secret Festival, 06/10/2018
4/5: Great day at the Best Kept Secret Festival. LCD Soundsystem was the band to see. And yet again it was an unforgettable concert!
Jun 01 2018
Kamasi Washington, 06/01/2018
4½/5: A beautiful impressive concert by jazz/funk composer and saxophone player Kamasi Washington. A 2 hour show that was exciting and interesting.
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