Mega festival on Dinxpers Prins Clausplein
THE GLAMROCKS – a true glam rock band, inspired by the work of the Sweet, Slade, David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Mud, T-Rex and Mott the Hoople. The Glamrocks performed on various stages including Paaspop, Zwarte Cross, Festyland, Alle Remmen Los, haringrock, Hoessenbosch, Ploegfestival and many others. The band proves that the music of the seventies is still very much alive. An illustrious time including the glamorous clothing with spectacular glitter suits and flashy outfits. That’s what music lovers can expect from The Seventies. The Glamrocks band members all grew up in the seventies. They have in common that they all have a fondness for Glam rock. With a wealth of experience, The Glamrocks let you relive the seventies with great enthusiasm.
THE LENNEBROTHERS – the distinctive voice of ‘Ele’ (Michael Koch), the impressive piano playing of ‘Teddy’ (Stefan Koch) but also the majority of the self-written songs have formed the typical sound of this band in recent decades. Many of their songs have been covered by countless Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country bands from Europe and the dance steps of ‘My New Life’ and ‘High Class Lady’ are danced to by line dancers worldwide. They not only convince musically, but also know how to give a spectacular show on stage that one has to see before you believe it is possible. They are versatile and occupy a special place in the European Rock ‘n Roll scene. They make you move and produce a special sound that they call ‘Western Rockabilly’. Not to be confused with Country, but they use instruments that are not normally used in a Rockabilly band such as the banjo, dobre and mandolin. It is precisely because of this that the Lennebrothers have a Rockabilly sound that you would not normally expect. In addition to their own songs, you can also expect classics from Jerry Lee Lewis, Johny Cash, Hank Williams, Chuck Berry, Matchbox and Crazy Cavan ‘n’ the Rhythm, Rockers, among others.
ROB ORLEMANS, PAT THE WOLF EN GERBEN KOOLEN – in one word you can speak of ‘power Blues’ here. Orlemans is said to be one of the best blues guitarists. Characteristic are also his lived voice and captivating guitar work. Together with drummer Pat de Wolf who also plays in the band Exile and Gerben Colen they provide a great performance at ‘Concert for Dreams’ where the real Blues fans will immediately recognize quality.
STATIONTOSTATION – A live music spectacle that takes you on a journey through the extraordinary career of one of the greatest innovators in the music world: David Bowie. The audience will be taken on an emotional and musical journey through the different eras when Bowie dominated the stages. STATIONTOSTATION knows how to interpret these eras excellently, where an extraordinary artist and personality is commemorated, together with the audience.
KISSTERIOUS – a tribute to KISS where you can expect the KISS classics in full regalia and with all the special effects and personal acts. Every Kissterious show is a Rock ‘n Roll party with a set list full of classics such as Detroit Rock City, Deuce, I love it loud and of course the favorites ‘Sure know something’ and ‘I was made for lovin’ you’. The Kissterious shows include the legendary costumes, platform shoes and makeup. The band uses signature instrumentation and a fully LEDD lit drum kit. Together with smokers, flamers, a flashy KISS logo, blinkers, sirens, streamers and fireworks, they will provide a show that you will not soon forget. They play a mix of full, lite and unplugged shows. Go back to the days of glam rock in the seventies and experience nostalgic sound and kick ass show. If you think it’s too loud, you’re probably too old.
KRISSY MATTHEWS – is a British-Norwegian blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has several albums to his name. It has been said of him ‘that he plays like a man possessed’, ‘that he is one of the best British blues guitarists today’, that he is a gifted and creative guitarist’ and more. He has given more than 1000 concerts in the UK, China, Russia and Europe. Several major festivals and venues that attracted thousands of people are just a few of his highlights. In 2015, Krissy joined the iconic German outfit ‘Hamburg Blues Band’ as a permanent member where he still accompanies legendary artists nightly to this day. In March 2019 he and his trio took the stage at the well-known ‘Rockpalast Festival’ for the German TV company WDR. A tribute and dream for every musician. It is planned to be released as a live CD/DVD package via MIG Music in 2023. Krissy continues to tour endlessly with the Hamburg Blues band and his own Blues career.
ELECTRIC BLUES – a tribute to Cuby & the Blizzards and certainly no stranger to the Blues world here in the Netherlands. They play songs from Muskee in a way that is close to the original. They keep the soul of Cuby and the Blizzards alive and the connoisseurs certainly appreciate this. A standing ovation is certainly not strange to them and they can also call themselves one of the better blues bands here. They come from the west of our country and have been making waves for many years with a great tribute to Cuby & the Blizzards. Cuby & the Blizzards is the Dutch blues band from Grolloo in Drenthe. The original band was formed by Harry Muskee. Go ‘back in time’ with Electric Blues.
EAMONN MCCORMAC – De oorspronkelijk uit Dublin afkomstige Eamonn McCormack speelt pure Blues waarin de emotie tot in perfectie is verwerkt. Hij past naadloos in het rijtje van bijvoorbeeld Rory Callagher, Jan Akkerman, Johnny Winter, Nils Lofgren en Walter Trout. De muziek komt rechtstreeks uit zijn hart en dat hoor je aan het geluid en de manier waarop hij zijn instrument bespeelt. Op 3 februari wordt zijn nieuwe album met de titel Eamonn McCormack wereldwijd uitgebracht. Op dit album vallen al zijn kwaliteiten samen. Hij zal bij ‘Concert for Dreams’ een tribute to Rory Callagher doen. Eamonn’s bluesmuziek staat bekend om zijn sterke en ongepolijste commentaar op maatschappelijke problemen, zoals corruptie in de wapenindustrie en de mogelijkheid van de ondergang van de mensheid door oorlog. In zijn lied “Letter to my Son” adviseert hij zijn zoon om van fouten te leren en een leven van vrijgevigheid en liefde te leiden.
MAMMA MAFFIA – they describe themselves as .criminal rough Rock & Roll or ‘Rollercoaster rock’ and all in the dialect. From the underworld these three musical mafiosi shoot with live ammunition. They guarantee ‘party’ with silly lyrics and solid Rock. They indicate that in this way they come to a boiling point together with the mafia public. This band is at its best live. They play their own songs with lyrics in their regional language. They also provide a dose of humor and a good show. Music with songs in the dialect can certainly do well with the most diverse audience. let it wash over you and let it happen, you will be amazed. In addition to their own music with lyrics in regional language, they also play English covers of ZZ Top, CCR, Cash, Jimi Hendrix, ACDC, Status Quo and Jovink, among others.
THE 12 BAR BLUES BAND – or 12 BBB has been around for a long time in the blues scene. They are a welcome guest on both the large and small stages in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. They mainly play their own work and draw inspiration from the Chicago Blues. They convert their energy into enthusiasm and an ultimate blues atmosphere as you would only expect in a bar in Chicago or New Orleans. They have made quite a name for themselves since their foundation and it is sometimes said that they were ‘the surprise on the Dutch blues front and that no longer surprises anyone.
TONI TILOTTA’S DAKOTAS – the band has been around for 27 years and they have been touring Europe for over two decades performing in various clubs and at various festivals where Blues is truly appreciated. They are still known as one of the better Texas. Chicago and Blue Rock. They previously played as support or alongside Johnny Lee Hooker, Johnny Winter, Rufus Thomas, Muddy Waters, Gary More and many others. Let yourself be carried away in this professional Blues Rock by Toni Tilotta’s Dakotas.
BATUKA – The band plays irresistible dance music that is guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor. Batuka is a band and show full of energy and sensational acts with passionate singers and seven musicians. Particularly in Overijssel, Batuka is a much sought-after band, both in music cafes, festivals and Pasar Malams. All band members are overflowing with enthusiasm and energy. The performance is full of unexpected acts and surprising twists. Six powerful voices blaring through the speaker, a good dose of humor and a tight presentation ensure that no one can stand still. Bringing entertainment to the top level is a must for every performance.
FLEETWOOD BACK – an evening with this band guarantees a fascinating trip down Memory Lane. Of course there is attention for the greatest hits of Fleetwood Mac, but there are also lesser-known gems that they will perform. Their most appreciated album was titled ‘Rumours’. They sometimes give the songs their own twist and provide movement for the audience. A nice and wide repertoire and ‘all they want is to see your smile’. ‘Fleetwood Back’ will ensure that you go back in time and sometimes that’s all you want for a while.
THE BLUESBONES – is a band of five passionate and experienced musicians who play Blues/Rock with undiminished feeling and skill. Their original songs vary from blues rock over mellow and sensitive blues ballads, swampy slide to more heavy rock. They now have a large number of fans due to their extensive range of music styles. The Bluesbones had the pleasure of sharing stages, supporting or jamming with bands such as King King, Jimmy Vaughan, Seasick Steve, Tommy Castro, The Nimmo Brothers and many others. It is certainly not the least band we can welcome at Concert For Dreams.
THE NEIL SADLER BAND – Neil Sadler got his first guitar when he was eight years old and not much later he developed his passion for the music of Led Zeppelin and was drawn into the world of Rock, Blues and Rock ‘n Roll. He has recorded several albums with his band. In the 1980s, Neil moved from his band Sleeping Lions to projects with other self-tuned musicians who found them more creatively satisfying. He has certainly earned his spurs in the music world. His album ‘Testifi’ will be released in 2023. You can watch three songs from this album on YouTube and will be available on Spotify, Apple Music and ITunes, among others. If you want to see where The Neil Sadler Band play, you can check out the website www.neil-sadler.com
BIG DEZ – Enthusiastic as they are, Big Dez keep going to American and European festivals. The ‘Big Dez style’ is electric blues mixed with humor and melancholy, strongly tinted with Funk, Soul and Rock ‘n Roll. Big Dez is composed of Phil Fernandez on guitar and vocals, Lamine Guerfi on bass, Paco ‘lefty hand’ on guitar, Guillaume Destarac on drums, Lea Worms on Keyboards and Marc Schaeller on harmonica.
MR.PINK, A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD – Peter Chattelin was the driving force and frontman of Pink Project the Band for over 27 years. Inspired by seeing the “real” Pink Floyd in 1980 Chattelin had only one dream and that was to recreate that magical almost elusive dedicated sound. For this he founded Pink Project. At the time, this collective started very small in 1993, resulting in full halls and theaters with 5x a sold-out Ahoy as the icing on the cake. Peter can call himself the initiator of the Pink Floyd Tribute band concept in our country. That this is quite popular nowadays needs no further explanation. Mister Pink (Peter’s nickname in the corridors) arose from the desire to once again put on groundbreaking shows that distinguish themselves from the now massive established order PF tribute bands. Mister Pink makes its entrance on stage in Dinxperlo with a spectacular multimedia show based on Pink Floyd’s best seller album The Dark Side Of The Moon. This iconic album exists 50 years this year and that will be celebrated with an integral live performance. Of course other Floyd classics will not be missing during this concert. Mister Pink and band are assisted by entertainment professionals during “Concert for Dreams”. Set your calendar for June 10 in the evening. I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon.
ZAC PERRY AND THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS – a hybrid rocking troubadour is said of him. He does not have a fixed style, but it fluctuates between ‘Roots’ compositions (Country, Folk and Americana). It is comparable to Neil Young and Steve Earl, but there are also pieces with a kind of Southern Blues Rock. In this we hear influences from, for example, Allman Brothers and Gov’t Mule. Feeling welcome in Europe, Zak and his band settled into their home studio in 2017 to record “Marrow,” the first release under the new name Zac Perry & the Beautiful Things. It also indicates the beautiful musical experiences that he and his band have had with the European public. And he will experience more beautiful things at Concert For Dreams.
THE VEINS – Young rebels and everything in between. Music that is rock solid and they know their classics. They play rock music and are inspired by bands from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Their own work is supplemented with catchy Classic Rock covers. The band has been around since 2018 and is well on its way to gaining fame in all corners of the world. Their goal, just play nice rock music and entertain the people and you don’t have to doubt that, they succeed.
