Op vrijdagavond 18 april speelt JP zijn veelgeprezen song cycle “The Starlight Adventure” ‘unplugged’, op Podium Verwondering in Groningen. Aanvang 20.30 uur, adres Sluiskade (theaterboot). Subtiel begeleid door gitarist Michiel Jansen, accordeonist Marius Bos en contrabassist Harm Wijntjes. Uitgebreide storytelling (het intrigerende verhaal over het muzikale circusgezelschap, dat de liedjes verbindt) zal daarbij niet achterwege […]
So Low, het vierde album van “JP & Private Life” (1984) is nu ook eindelijk te beluisteren op de streamingdiensten! Dit typische ‘eighties album’ (mooi geproduceerd door producer Michel Hoogenboezem en opgenomen in de roemruchte Spitsbergen Studios) is door producer Wout de Kruif gaaf ge-remastered. Aan het oorspronkelijke mini-album is – als extra bonus track […]
In January and February JP will temporarily retire to a mystery retreat, to work out songs for the new album – due out end of 2025, or beginning 2026. So no gigs available as yet, just stand by for the future! On March 14 he will present some twenty odd ‘rough song sketches’ in a […]
JP’s tune “When the River Sleeps” suddenly featured in a prominent place on renowned Folk Rock playlist! The song, from the 1998 album Emotional Nomads, recalls JP’s first impression of his – then new – home. On a July summer night in the eighties, along Amsterdam’s dreamy Amstel river…. To hear the song on Spotify, […]
Na de zeer lovende reacties na afloop van het allerlaatste ‘unplugged’ optreden in De Nieuwe KHL Amsterdam op 20 oktober j.l. is besloten om er alsnog een seizoen aan vast te knopen. Met accordeonist Marius Bos, gitarist Michiel Jansen en bassist Harm Wijntjes. Dus clubs & venues opgelet: mail voor boekingen en achtergrondinformatie naar Mireille […]
Record company Red Bullet released a very early – previously unreleased – Vitesse album, “Stray Dogs” (1976). With a very Lou Reed-ish JP on the cover photo. The album was recorded at a time when band leader/drummer Herman van Boeyen had just started singing himself: on most of the 9 tracks (mostly rough mixes) JP […]
Now that autumn is – once again – in the air, here’s a tender look back at the 2 year long adventure of “The Starlight Adventure”. The album was released at Patronaat Haarlem on October 22 2022 and won ample public acclaim. To get back in the wistful album mood, watch the stunningly beautiful video […]
On October 20th in Amsterdam Nieuwe KHL we’ll deliver a special ‘unplugged’ farewell rendition of the successful album. With all the songs and storytelling, including the original – but previously left out – encores. Very special edition! With guitarist Michiel Jansen, double bass player Harm Wijntjes and accordeonist Marius Bos. Click here for tickets
Transatlantic Avenue: JP curated a special summer playlist, exploring the highways and unexpected side roads of his inner musical landscape. In the process givin’ away his most important artistic influences. From Bob Dylan, via Van Morrison to Juliette Greco… Click here to go to the playlist (Foto Koos Breukel)
Zangeres Vera van der Poel maakte tussen 2017 en 2022 deel uit van de oorspronkelijke – en inmiddels legendarische – Storytellers in Betty Asfalt. Muziek- en vertelavonden rond iconische Amerikaanse singer-songwriters, zoals Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell en Tom Waits. JP en Vera wekken de oude sfeer weer tot leven, […]
