Bands

CARRIE NATION & THE SPEAKEASY is a high-energy "Brass 'n' Grass" sextet from Wichita, KS. The band, whose sound has been described as “...a stagecoach in overdrive”, has brought their eclectic blend of bluegrass, ska, punk, and dixieland to packed clubs, basements, and festivals across the US since their inception in the spring of 2007.

Cartoon Violence are one of the fastest rising talents on the current UK ska scene. Hailing from the wilds of Mid Wales, they are fronted by the formidable vocalist and piano/organ player, Chuzz; whose unique stage presence builds upon soaring vocals, skanking piano and crazy Hammond lines. He's played with a plethora of Ska artists, from Neol Davies to The Toasters.

A sparkling and intriguing vocal duet has presented itself with the inclusion of Smoke Like A Fish member Sash, who also adds Sax, while Chuzz's former band mates from 3 Minute Warning; Matt and Harold (regular Toasters drummer) complete the rhythm section with, original Cartoon Violence guitarist, Milky who returns to the fold.

The Cartoon Violence sound is an insanely catchy affair that mixes super bouncy 2 tone ska with distinctly British sounding pop & indie stylings. Their songs capture the classic Brit Pop storytelling vibe of the likes of The Kinks, Madness, Squeeze, The Hotknives & Parklife-era Blur, with each tune lyrically being like a mini kitchen sink drama in its own right! Endless soaring energy, great sing-a-long choruses & wonderful piano/organ melodies are all hallmarks of the band's unique ska sound.

Cartoon Violence's superb debut album "Whatever Happened To The Likely Lad?" was released in 2008 on cult UK ska label Do The Dog Music & received great reviews & airplay on ska radio shows across the globe. Since its release the band have toured extensively around the UK sharing stages with the likes of Toots & The Maytals, Roddy Radiation, Bad Manners, Ruts DC, Random Hand, & The Toasters along the way.

Cartoon Violence have since spread their wings further afield with their stunning second album, titled "Tit For Tat", and released across Europe by Rocking Records, in the USA by Megalith Records & in Australia by Care Factor Records, as well as in the UK by Do The Dog Music. Now their eagerly awaited third album is in its final stages and the pre-release singles/videos “Serpico” and “Much Ado About Nothing” have already piqued their fans appetite. With tour dates building up, 2018 looks to be a very exciting year for Cartoon Violence.

Tussen 2009 en 2011 bestormde de band Chairmen de poppodia in Nederland. Door tijdgebrek besloten de vier mannen de band vaarwel te zeggen. Sindsdien is het ieder jaar aan het begin van de winter een heuglijk feit dat Chairmen alweer een jaar dood is. Elk jaar wordt dit door de band gevierd met een reunie optreden.

Dit optreden is altijd in hun geliefde Waterhole in Amsterdam, waar ze jouw avond laten knallen met bekende rockhits die je mee wilt brullen! Mis geen jaar en luidt de gure winter in met de enige echte Chairmenreunie!

Maar liefst negen verschillende muzikanten, verbonden door hun sterke wil om te creëren en hun passie voor muziek, hebben in Juli 2014 het project ‘Chameleon Mime’ opgezet. Zij mixen verschillende genres en stijlen als Swing, Ska, Electro Swing, Latin en Gypsy en creëren zo een originele, gepassioneerde en unieke sound. Net zoals een kameleon van kleur kan veranderen, kan Chameleon Mime van stijl en ritme veranderen zonder zich aan te passen aan een vast genre.

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De band bestaat uit twee vocalisten, gitaar, accordion/keyboard, saxofoon, trompet, viol, bas, percussie en drums. Momenteel is de bband hard aan het werk om hun eerste CD uit te brengen.

Founded in 2009 with the aim to create modern rock music that catches the spirit and vibe of the 90’s.
The sound and inspiration are found in bands as Alice in Chains, Black Stone Cherry, Puddle of Mudd and Stone Sour.
The Dutch rockers of Chapter7 launched their brand new album Frozen Fields in 2018.
The album contains 11 tracks of rock with balls, passion and soul and is released through Painted Bass Records.

Similar to their debut album this album contains songs and lyrics written from the heart, summarizing the last years personal ups and downs of the members themselves.
The album is produced and recorded by Tom Sikkers in the Larger Than Live recording studio.Chapter7 has set the base for international recognition through their debut album Shadows Of My Yesterdays and the thereafter following plugged and unplugged performances.

Performing alongside bands as Maiden uniteD and Voodoo Six in venues around Europe (NL, BE, DE and UK), Chapter7 received great responses on both their album as their live performances from their audience.

Frozen Fields is the second chapter of the unique threefold that Chapter7 will release.

Line-up:
Jeroen Bruers (vocals), Dennis Cruyssen (guitar), Bas van Os (bass guitar), Roland Baak (drums)

Born and raised in the coastal town of Bournemouth, UK, Charlie Hole’s story began when he heard Damien Rice’s ‘O’ at the tender age of 14. From that first listen, his desire to reach the same emotional depths became clear; realising his ability to create emotive and fearless tracks, learning and evolving throughout.

After a chance meeting with the well-respected guitarist and producer, Jim Cregan (Rod Stewart, Katie Melua, Family), the pair began working closely together, with Jim mentoring Charlie and teaching him about the world of songwriting while always pushing him to develop his own style and sound.

Finding comfort in beautifully crafted words over effortless melodies, Charlie Hole is one of the most exciting young singer songwriters around.

Coined by Rod Stewart as an emerging talent with a gift for writing ‘beautiful songs’, Charlie has always been destined for great things. With a brave and honest voice, tackling relatable subject matters for all audiences, Charlie Hole shares his personal stories of broken dreams and lost love in the pursuit of happiness through his powerful and commanding songwriting.

With inspirations ranging from legends such as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, Charlie has been writing music and touring his songs across the UK and Europe for over 10 years, playing well over 1000 gigs, and has supported notable artists such as Billy Ocean and Steve Harley. Charlie has also taken his live shows to an intimate level, doing a Living Room Tour of fans houses to only a handful of guests. The tour was close to his heart as he is heavily involved with Sofar Sounds, after bringing the monthly events to his hometown of Bournemouth.