4/5: A great closer of the concert year 2019. A beautiful story by Fırat Tanış accompanied by beautiful songs performed at a very high level.
Dec 07 2019
Sibel Can, 12/07/2019
1½/5: Bad show by the Turkish diva who came to Europe to steal money from her fans with an inferior show.
Dec 03 2019
FKA Twigs, 12/03/2019
5/5: A definite highlight of 2019 and a night I won’t ever forget. FKA Twigs at Carré in Amsterdam. Impressive, moving and special.
Nov 28 2019
Altın Gün, 11/28/2019
2/5: This was not Altın Gün’s night. Dispassionate, grumpy, the atmosphere was way off. Too bad.
Nov 23 2019
Underworld, 11/23/2019
4½/5: Underworld conquers the Amsterdam Ziggo Dome effortlessly. A fantastic evening with perfect sound, impressive lighting and a phenomenal setlist.
Nov 15 2019
Taksim Trio, 11/15/2019
4/5: Surprisingly good show by Taksim Trio, which consists of three Turkish virtuosos. Lots of Sezen Aksu!
Nov 10 2019
Ibrahim Maalouf, 11/10/2019
4/5: Ibrahim Maalouf at a delirious Paradiso with an 11 piece band on a heightened stage. At times breathtakingly beautiful.
Nov 07 2019
Sheila E, 11/07/2019
3½/5: Sheila E in Alkmaar… An entertaining evening at the Victorie. Sheila E was up for it and the party quickly commenced. However, Prince’s loss is felt in a huge way!
Oct 24 2019
Raphael Saadiq, 10/24/2019
3½/5: Raphael Saadiq at Paradiso: a nice evening with a superb band and too much talking.
Oct 17 2019
New Order, 10/17/2019
4½/5: New Order at last! Your Silent Face, Subculture, Bizarre Love Triangle, Plastic and a truly magnificent Tempation made for an unforgettable evening.
Jul 14 2019
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/14/2019
4/5: Day 3 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Jungle By Night, Poppy Ajudha, and Robbert Glasper (incl. Ledisi).
Jul 13 2019
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/13/2019
4/5: Day 2 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of My Baby, Mammal Hands, Macy Gray and Masego.
Jul 12 2019
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/12/2019
4/5: Day 1 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Blood Orange, Joe Jackson and The Internet.
Jul 10 2019
Cat Power, 07/10/2019
4½/5: Cat Power at the top of her game at Paradiso. Beautiful music in a revered venue performed by a relaxed Cat Power, who sang impeccably.
Jul 09 2019
Neil Young, 07/09/2019
4/5: Neil Young had a real great time in Antwerp, Belgium and so did I. The phenomenal On The Beach was a definite highlight!
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