For those who have yet to experience a New Cool Collective show, they might want to have a look at these previous NCC concerts on Fabchannel

Earlier this year there was the one-time-off gig with Dutch rapper Typhoon:

But don’t forget to watch their 2007 video:

   

New Cool Collective is a Dutch jazz band that was founded by British-Dutch saxophonist Benjamin Herman. New Cool Collective often perform as a big band, that consists of 19 musicians. The band, who claims to ‘bring jazz to the dancefloor’, uses jazz, funk and latin influences to create an unique sound.

The jazz band soon made name for themselves when they released the 12” record called ‘Extended Play’ in 1995. As a result, New Cool Collective played numerous clubs and even the North Sea Festival ‘96. In 1997 the band released their first full album ‘Soul Jazz Latin Flavours Nineties Vibe’ and they embarked on a successful European club tour. The follow-up in 1998, ‘More Soul Jazz Latin Flavours Nineties Vibe’, made sure that New Cool Collective could claim their spot at the top. In 2000 the ‘big band edition’ was introduced and they recorded they album ‘Big!’ The album, that featured vocals of Trijntje Oosterhuis and Georgie Fame, was awarded with an Edison (prestigious Dutch music award). Their third album, ‘Bring It On’, was also nominated for an Edison in 2003.

The double album ‘Trippin’ featuring Tony Allen was released on Dox Records in 2005. Together with Tony, New Cool Collective also played Lowland festival in the same year. In 2007 they supported Jules Deelder on his Dutch theatre tour and that same year a live album is released by the ‘big band’ edition of the New Cool Collective. The band released ‘Out Of Office’ in 2008, an album that contains more cinematic sounds and rock styles. The record sounds jazzy and danceable as always, but deeper and darker than their previous work. Through the years, New Cool Collective has played numerous shows and festivals like Roskilde, Sziget and Lowlands.

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Eli Reed is new in the scene. The two soul-men we’ve got coming up for you in the next days have been around in the game for some time now. I’m talking about Jersey shore scene’s Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes and James Hunter, one of the best soulsingers around in the UK.

To get that ’soul-virus’ starting check these videos:

Both will be webcast live. Friday Southside Johnny is up and on Monday it’s James Hunter’s turn.

For more info on these guys and the webcasts go to:

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Disco Ensemble will be playing Paradiso’s small hall at six o’clock in the evening. I know this seems very early, but it will not stop these guys from putting on a great show.

To get an idea of what I’m talking about, just have a look at the video below of their performance at the Ruisrock festival.

Their debut album ‘Viper Ethics’ (2003) was met with great reviews and with one big bang, ‘Disco Ensemble’, had claimed their spot in the punk genre. From thereon the band played many venues and festivals all across Europe.

The second album ‘First Aid Kit’ came out in 2005 and was the next big step to success for the Finnish group. Featuring singles ‘Black Euro’ and ‘We Might Fall Apart’ the album topped album charts across Europe. All of a sudden they were playing festivals like Roskilde, Rock am Ring and even Glastonbury. No one could deny their success anymore and after signing to Vertigo Records ‘First Aid Kit’ was released in more than 20 countries worldwide.

In spring 2008 they released their third album, called ‘Magic Recoveries’ which saw Disco Ensemble reach the number one position in the Finnish album charts and also get nominated for a MTV Video Music Award. On this third album Disco Ensemble has added synthesizers to their sound without losing touch with authentic punkrock.

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Since their founding during the start of this century Volbeat have been on the top of the Danish and international metal scene. With there eclectic so-called ‘Elvis-metal’ they bring a fresh en new sound to rock music.

Earlier this year they released a live DVD. Check out the trailer below and you will get somewhat of an idea of what to expect.

Official DVD Trailer 2 VOLBEAT live sold out

While writing this I got the message that opening act Stuck Mojo also agreed with a webcast. So you better tune in early!

In 2003 Volbeat had their first success when releasing their second demo called ‘Beat the Meat’. From thereon things only went up for the band. Airplay on European radio, touring with big European and American metal bands, and a contract with the label Rebel Monster followed quickly.

Their debut album ‘The Strength / The Sound/The Songs’ was released on Rebel Monster in 2005. Numerous awards and chart topping album sales, saw Volbeat exceeded all expectations. In 2006, a year in which the band played almost every major festival in Europe, the success story continued.

In 2007, Volbeat’s second album ‘Rock the Rebel/ Metal the Devil’ went straight in at number 1 in the Danish album charts. That same year the band performed opening shows for Metallica and Megadeth.

Volbeat’s third album called ‘Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood’ was released in 2008. Number 1 position in several albums charts followed once again. ‘Maybellene i Hofteholder’ was the first single that was featured on the album.
   

We already hope to record a few shows this weekend, but will have the first live webcast again on Tuesday with Kayak, the legendary Dutch symphonic rock band.

In contrary to Kayak who’ve been around for years, Wednesday’s local heroes are on the verge of breaking through. Around midnight you can tune in again to Fabchannel to check out the talent running around here in Holland during the monthly Local Only! night.

On Thursday we keep on going strong when the Danish ‘Elvis-metal’ band Volbeat pays a visit to the Paradiso. The show has been sold out for quit some time now and promises to bring us some rock’n roll like it ought to be!

Earlier this year they released a live DVD, you might want to check out the trailer below.

Official DVD Trailer 2 VOLBEAT live sold out

We’ll won’t bother you on your Saturday night. I’m sure you’ll have better things to do than watching videos on the big web. We will help you end the weekend with a bang thought, when we’ll webcast Disco Ensemble’s Paradiso concert. I added a little video to give you an idea of what to expect.

Of course we have many more up our sleves for the upcoming weeks and months. Just be sure to keep an eye on the site!

Drive-By Truckers is a five-piece southern rock band from Athens, Georgia. Their alternative country is characterized by the use of three guitars together with bass and drums. Their songs revolve around stories about drifters and outlaws and how they cope in poor situations.

High-School friends Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley founded Drive-By Truckers in 1996. Earlier, they had already been playing together in several bands, among which Adam’s House Cat. 

After two studio releases, ‘Gangstabilly’ (1998), ‘Pizza Deliverance’ (1999) and the live record ‘Alabama Ass Whuppin” (1999), Drive-By Truckers started to work on their masterpiece ‘Southern Rock Opera’. This 2001 double CD is based on the history of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

This record was a huge underground success, and the band eventually signed with New West Records. In early 2008 Drive-By Truckers released their 8th record called ‘Brigher Than Creation’s Dark’.

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Elbow is a Manchester based indie pop/rock band. Its music can be placed somewhere between Radiohead and Coldplay. Over the years Elbow’s innovative sound and candid and evocative lyrics have been praised by the likes of Blur, R.E.M, U2 and John Cale.

Lead singer Guy Garvey met guitarist Mark Potter at college in 1990, who was in a band with drummer Richard Jupp and bassist Pete Turner. Guy joined the band, and so did Mark’s brother Craig. At first they called themselves Mr. Soft, which was later changed to Soft and finally into Elbow.

Elbow’s first three EP’s were given extensive airplay on BBC Radio 1. In 2001 their debut album ‘Asleep In The Back’ was released on V2 and gained them several award nominations (a.o. for the NME and Brit Awards). ‘Cast of Thousands’ (2003) and ‘Leaders Of The Free World’ (2005) followed.

The fourth Elbow record ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’ was issued in March 2008. The British quintet recorded this record without any help from outside the band.

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Recently they paid a visit to the Paradiso and absolutely lived up to their reputation. We only got three tracks, but it’s definitely worth watching, listening and dancing to!

Midnight Juggernauts play avant-garde which is close to industrial music and is full of galactic sounds. The band is strongly influenced by the French touch of Justice, Daft Punk and Air but also of 80’s British artists like David Bowie.

The band launched their first release ‘Dystopia’ in 2007. Midnight Juggernauts’ music appeared on popular compilation albums such as Modular, Kitsune and Ministry Of Sound.

Midnight Juggernauts have composed several remixes for artists like !!! (chk chk chk), The Presets, Dragonette, Cut Copy, VHS or Beta, Electric Six, Sébastien Tellier, Damn Arms and CSS. Midnight Juggernauts also supported Justice on their American tour and shared the stage with other artist like !!!, Holy Fuck!, Crystal Castles, Klaxons and Surkin.

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‘Mortal Coil Shuffle’ is the sixth track in the concert, which you can watch in this blog.

In 2007 Ian Siegal followed up his successful debut album ‘Meat & Potatoes’ with ‘Swagger’. ‘Swagger’ is packed with thrilling and extreme raw blues songs, incorporating both Chicago as Memphis blues influences and plenty of raw rock’n roll.

Download ‘Mortal Coil Shuffle’ by Ian Siegal right here!
   

Organ player Alviz used to DJ at the Amsterdam Bitterzoet club, where he played raw funk music. Eventually he felt the urge to play this kind of music live, with a band. That’s why he formed Lefties Soul Connection in 2001, together with guitarist Onno. Bass player Bram and drummer Vogel completed the band. Ever since then they top the funk scene in Holland.

In 2005 Lefties Soul Connection released their cover of ‘Organ Donor’ (original by DJ Shadow) on 7 inch. Together with previous recordings, this single was released on their debut album ‘Hutspot’ in 2006. In 2007 their second album ‘Skimming the Skum’ followed.

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