Ronald Douglas presenteert in EN PLUCHE
Due to the political situation in Holland, there are almost no small clubs/Jazzclubs anymore where young talented musicians/singers can show what they got. So Ronald came to the idea to organise something in a small but classy club in Amsterdam: EN PLUCHE/NEXT DOOR Next to the famous Restaurant Le Garage. The owner of this club and Restaurant is a fan of Ronald. He really supports the idea, and he offered him to organise it. So once a month there will be a concert.
It is a place for young talents of the Music Conservatories, if possible in combination with some professionals.
AND a place for those musicians/singers that deserves a wider recognition.
Ronald offers the club. And make publicity for it…the entrance money is for the band.
The club has not more than 80 seats max. Is very stylish and classy…and it brings immediately the atmosphere to really LISTEN to the music.
Ronald is already more than 25 years in the music business and knows a lot musicians and singers and because of that he can make great combinations. Its a place for Jazz, Cabaret ( Kleinkunst), Bigband, light pop, world music, etc…
Every concert starts at 3.30 pm
at Ruysdaelstraat 50-54 entrance: 10 euro / students: 5 euro Amsterdam
(The Restaurant Le Garage will have only on these days a special menu. )
(free parking)
Because of the limited seats, Ronald strongly advise to make a reservation in advance by sending an email or call him.
PROGRAM:
SEPTEMBER 20: GERRIE VAN DER KLEI in CONCERT
Jazzsinger, Musicaltheatre singer, actress Gerrie van der Klei will open the new season in En Pluche. I am very happy that she has the time to do this. For those who don't know her, although I can't hardly imagine that, Gerrie is one of the real "diva's" in Holland. With a National and International name and background. Worked with so many musicians and in so many theatre productions as: Boy Edgar, Clark Terry, Musicals of Annie M.G Schmidt, Willem Nijholt, PURPER, Sissies, had a big role in the TV Comedy " MOEDER IK WIL BIJ DE REVUE" etc. etc.
She will sing with: Daan Herweg-piano, Henk Haverhoek-bass and Willem van der Krabben-drums Special guest this day, because every woman needs a man, will be the young talented up-coming Jazzsinger: Willem de Beer
OCTOBER 18: THE CENTRAL HEAT BIGBAND PLAYS BERT JORIS featuring JAN-WILLEM TE KIEFTE-trumpet
This great bigband has already a big name in Holland. They won several prizes the last couple of years at Bigband Competitions. It is an amateur bigband, however when you hear it, you will definitely agree with me that this word is not correct. They worked twice with bass player, arranger JOHN CLAYTON-jr. This day you will hear a totally new repertoire for this band of the Belgium composer and trumpet player BERT JORIS. In November Bert Joris will play and conduct the Central Heat Bigband. So this concert in En Pluche will be a tryout. And it will give you the opportunity to enjoy this Bigband and the great talent Jan Willem te Kiefte. Hein Buying is already over 20 years the leader of this bigband. (check: www.centralheatbigband.nl )
NOVEMBER 22: CHRISTIEN BLOK AND HER BAND
Christien just did her final exam at ArtEZ Music Conservatory Zwolle. Right after her exam I offered her this concert here in En Pluche. Because I think she deserves it to have this experience in spreading out her wings to a much bigger and wider audience. Christien has a very classy appearance and a very intimate sound. She has a good taste for repertoire, but she loves the songs form Brazil. (check: www.christienblok.com ) The band: Bas Gankema- keys/piano, Roy Hingstman-guitar, Jonathan Spruyt-bass & drums Christopher Verweij
DECEMBER 20: A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT with: SYLVI LANE, MIRTHE BRON, CHRISTIAAN KOETSIER & RONALD DOUGLAS
The details of this concert are not 100% clear, but what I can tell you is...it's going to be fun, full with musical surprises.....
With Daan Herweg-piano and other musicians will be announced later here.
I hope to see you!!!