mánudagur, nóvember 02, 2009

Icelandic Music @ The Netherlands: Reykjavik to Rotterdam, 17-19. December 2009

On the program @ Rotterdam, The Netherlands this year:
Thursday, 17. December 2009
Small hall
Erna Ómarsdóttir & Valdimar Jóhannsson

Friday, 18. December 2009 @ Small Hall
HAM
HAM is regarded as an important part of the Icelandic Rock scene, after their split up in 1994 they only perform on rare occasions in Iceland, out of their appreciation for the Reykjavik to Foundation have they agreed to do this absolutely one time only performance in Holland. A ones in a life time opportunity to see Iceland's best live band perform!
Support Act: Ultra Mega Technobandið Stefán
Ultra Mega Technobandið Stefán aka UMTBS started playing sometime in 2006 and within months had taken Iceland by storm. They created a scandal in the Icelandic scene with their over the top performance and stage presence. With synths, bass and drums, UMTBS have created an exploding volcano of music, spewing forth energy, hysteria and chaos.

Ticket price: 8 EUR

Saturday, 19. December 2009
@ Small hall
To Be Announced
@ Basement
Mugison
After Mugison his dutch debut on Reykjavik to Rotterdam in 2005, much has happened. Now 4 years and an equal amount of cd-releases later Mugison he plays bluesy rock ‘n roll, the most honest rock ‘n roll you’ll ever hear. Mugison will take you on a ride, spill his guts in front of everybody, rip his heart out and serve it on a plate to make you angry, happy, sad, horny... all at the same time.
Support Act: Benny Crespo’s Gang
Benny Crespo’s Gang is an Icelandic rock band that sounds like the quirky fuzz of Sonic Youth and the dirty sludge of Queens of the Stone Age. The band is co-fronted by both Helgi and Lovisa, Lovisa is nowadays better known as Lay Low, her solo singer-songwriter alter ego. Benny Crespo’s Gang brings you majestically refreshing rock.

Ticket price: 12 EUR

Go here for tickets

Reykjavik to Rotterdam Foundation

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