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Finally saw Kristin Hersh again, an incredible 35 years after fronting Throwing Muses on a double bill with Pixies. Tonight ⁦@Zonnehuis⁩ Amsterdam it took her 30 mins. to find her voice, but at the end I was still impressed with the strong songs, her wit and guitar playing

And They Spoke In Anthems turned out one sympathetic Flemish multi-instrumentalist thrilled to support Kristin Hersh ⁦@Zonnehuis⁩ Amsterdam tonight. Beautiful songs, very vulnerable. Fortunately the Kristin Hersh audience was very un-Amsterdam-like in its respectful silence

After Silas & Saski, Ozric Tentacles sounded almost ‘normal’! Which of course they’re not. Saw them long time ago in Uden, of all places, but had forgotten quite what an over-the-top trip they brought. And that’s without mushrooms … superb but now I need whale music for 8 hours

Silas & Saski supported Ozric Tentacles ⁦@Effenaar⁩ Eindhoven. Highly original and rather mesmerizing mix of prog synths, heavy metal guitar, flute, almost Scandinavian (cow-calling?) ethereal voices, reggae rhythms, Indian imagery (and scales), futuristic/psychedelic video

Johan were very good as ever ⁦@Effenaar⁩ Eindhoven. Focus was on greatest hits rather than the new album. Probably one of the best song-writing bands in Netherlands history. Pity they didn’t play Maria or It’s Five o’Clock (despite the promising intro music). Until soon!

Teddy’s Hit opened for Johan tonight ⁦@Effenaar⁩ Eindhoven. If they had traded the 10-minute improv for 3 decent songs it could have been rather good, now it was just entertaining. Kudos for mentioning aloud they’re from Amsterdam (we won’t hold it against them, that much)

No pics at her request, but Loreena McKennitt gave a wonderful performance @TiVre_Utrecht tonight. Greatest hits in the 1st set, and a full rendition of The Visit in the 2nd. Other way around might have been better, but nevertheless stunning to hear how good her voice still is!

Almost thirty years ago since I last saw Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood at The Pinkpop festival circa OK Computer. Tonight they were brilliant again, with Tom Skinner and another excellent musician, as The Smile @AFASLive Amsterdam. Experimental but moving, that rare combination …

Opening for The Smile @AFASLive Amsterdam, James Holden first had to get some squeaks, bleeps & general nuttery out of his system before putting on an entertaining 45-minute show. Accompanied by a percussionist cum tabla player, his beats & instrumental melodies were mesmerizing

Not a real Underworld fan but finally wanted to see them live (@gashouder Amsterdam). Spectacular show, 2,5 hrs long, they played Born Slippy and Karl Hyde gave his utmost. But this guitar lover cannot get used to (seemingly) everything but voice coming from a tin. Enjoyed it tho

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Lais performed in the Hertz @TiVre_Utrecht tonight, without their long-term third member but with a band and added vocals. Nice mix of newer material and old hits, still a bit trying to find their new stage shape (it was their first 2024 gig), but in the end goosebumps prevailed!

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Aimee Mann started her tour in Washington DC @930Club tonight. Good sense of humor, fine songs, beautifully delivered

Jonathan Coulton opened for Aimee Mann @930Club Washington DC tonight and both he and his lyrics were very witty

Saw only the first 15 minutes of Lambrini Girls to catch the last train (Zeitgeist @doornroosjenl Nijmegen). More singers in bras! Like all acts on the Purple Stage today (except BBB) they seemed more about attitude than music. Still, a very nice festival, see you next year!

Probably most energetic gig I’ve ever seen, Shame closed the main stage of Zeitgeist festival in style @doornroosjenl Nijmegen. Macho rock would be an under-statement, but their creative songs and good delivery made up for all the cockiness. And the summer-saulting bass player!

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Another quite special show, from Cumgirl8 (Zeitgeist @doornroosjenl Nijmegen). Was going to say they sounded like Warpaint but more danceable. Then everything went haywire in the last 15 minutes. So now it’s just the rather sexy Cumgirl8!

Nice eclectic sound from Wu-Lu (Zeitgeist @doornroosjenl Nijmegen). Never heard new wave, dub reggae, slow metal and hip hop from the same artist in the same show before. Highly entertaining overall

Forgot to take pic of Dream Wife (Zeitgeist @doornroosjenl Nijmegen). Weird contrast between highly political lyrics and a high-pitched almost bubble-gum style delivery. Musically not the most interesting band, guess I was waiting for the bass player to kick someone’s teeth out