Amsterdam Songwriters Guild

Great vid from The Streem

2012-01-18T21:26:00.003+01:00

The Streem is one of the latest new talents at the ASG. Great to have you around!

MOOIE NOTEN ZOEKT AMSTERDAMS SINGER-SONGWRITERTALENT

2012-01-04T14:15:00.003+01:00

De inschrijving voor Mooie Noten 2012 is geopend!

Dé pop-songcompetitie voor singer-songwriters en (semi-)akoestische acts van maximaal drie personen.
Inschrijven kan hier http://www.grap.net/p/33.html?product_id=70&m=7

Mooie Noten is de Amsterdamse pop-songcompetitie voor singer-songwriters en
(semi-)akoestische acts van maximaal drie personen. In april zijn er drie voorrondes op diverse podia in Amsterdam. De drie winnaars van de voorrondes gaan samen met vijf wildcard acts door naar de halve finale in Paradiso op maandag 28 mei. Uiteindelijk blijven er vier finalisten over die het tijdens de finale in het Vondelpark Openluchttheater in juni tegen elkaar opnemen.

Het prijzenpakket bestaat uit studiotijd bij Jottem, promo cd's van Salisbury, coaching, een waardecheque van Dijkman Muziekinstrumenten, diverse optredens en een 10-rittenkaart voor MuzyQ. Inschrijven kan tot woensdag 15 februari 2012.

Case Mayfield with Gers Pardoel

2011-12-18T01:16:00.000+01:00

No Amsterdam Songwriters Guild Open Mic Dec 27th / Jan 3rd !

2011-12-06T13:41:00.002+01:00

Just to let everyone know, Jet Lounge will be taking a short break over the Christmas Holidays so there will be NO ASG Tuesday Open Mic Session at Jet Lounge on December 27th or January 3rd.Thanks for understanding. We will resume the Tuesday night schedule every week beginning on January 10th.

Peace, Love and Jet Lounge!

EP: Leendert - in de nacht ben je mooier

2011-12-02T11:10:00.001+01:00

in de nacht ben je mooier by LeendertAvailable on BandcampFYSIEK EXEMPLAAR (+4 gedichten) TE BESTELLEN VIA: leendertmuziek@live.nl

EP: Thomas Aram

2011-12-02T11:07:00.001+01:00

Thomas Aram Ep (2011) by Thomas AramAvailable on Bandcamp

Celine Cairo touring with Lori Lieberman

2011-11-16T13:18:00.001+01:00

Celine Cairo - who started out at our open mic session - is going to do some shows in the Netherlands with Lori Lieberman. Lori is well known for co-writing the song 'Killing Me Softly', and has a new album out: 'Bend like steel'. Celine will be joining Lori as her special guest for her December concerts, performing her own songs as well as coming up for a duet with Lori...

These are the dates:

Friday December 9 - Oude Luxor - Rotterdam
Saturday December 10 - De Meervaart - Amsterdam
Friday December 16 - Theater Aan Het Vrijthof - Maastricht

EP: Long Conversations and the Closet Orchestra - I'll Be Drunk When You Call

2011-11-15T01:26:00.002+01:00

I'll Be Drunk When You Call by Long Conversations and the Closet Orchestra

Now available on bandcamp, free download.

CD Max Vanremmerden ASGcovers

2011-11-03T13:49:00.000+01:00

ASG Covers by Max Vanremmerden

Amsterdam Songwriters Guild Open Mic every Tuesday at Jet Lounge.

2011-11-01T15:20:00.003+01:00

Some sites on the net are not updated or will give you wrong information.
The Amsterdam Songwriters Guild meets every Tuesday 9:00PM at
Jet Lounge
Groen van Pristererstraat 41
Amsterdam.

Drop by and listen to 12 performing ASG artists every Tuesday.
If you like to play three songs yourself, be there at 8:00PM to put your name on the list.

CD: Ro Halfhide - Louise

2011-10-25T12:12:00.001+02:00

Now available on bandcamp !

Louise by Ro Halfhide

ASG003

Breken van het IJs

2011-09-13T13:16:00.002+02:00

Maandag 12-9 om 12pm is Rufus Kain’s nieuwe EP, Breken van het IJs, uitgekomen. Vier eigen nummers en een cover van Lucky Fonz III. De vier zijn online te horen, voor de cover moet je de EP downloaden. Gratis downloaden, wel te verstaan!

Breken van het IJs by Rufus Kain

Net als Jong Leren is de Breken van het IJs EP geproduceerd door Mizza Hendrix.
Er is tevens een kleine oplage fysieke exemplaren, deel de link naar de EP (bijvoorbeeld op facebook of twitter), en krijg er eentje thuis opgestuurd (op=op)!

http://www.rufuskain.nl

We join the Fringe Festival

2011-08-30T12:28:00.005+02:00

The Amsterdam Songwriters Guild is working with the Fringe Festival Amsterdam to get the happiest and loveliest singer-songwriters on their stage. Come check us out on the outdoor stage in front of the Theater Bellevue - Leidsekade 90.

We have selected the following artists:
Sep 4 - 20h - Winnie Haarhuis
Sep 4 - 22h - Gavin Mee
Sep 5 - 20h - Ro Halfhide
Sep 9 - 20h - Barbara Breedijk

We also have an all-acoustic open stage on the same location. Feel free to come and play on September 9 from 16h until 18h at the stage in front of the Theater Bellevue.

Some background info on the Fringe Festival: read more...

We're hosting Popronde!

2011-08-28T13:40:00.005+02:00

September 15, Popronde will come to Amsterdam. For the first time, we have teamed up with Popronde to make the event even more fun. We'll be hosting two great acts at our homebase cafe Jet Lounge: Bart van der Lee and Port of Call.

We filled up the rest of the time with friendly support artists from the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild. So if you want, you can stay with us the whole evening! But you don't have to, the whole Westerpark area is swarming with acts and things to do! Check out the Popronde Amsterdam website for more details.

Here's our schedule at the Jet Lounge:

21h Jump Street (New Zealand)
22h Popronde act: Port of Call
22h30 Popronde act: Bart van der Lee
23h ASG artists: Jerry Spurlock, Eva Ellingsworth, Reaganesk, Joshua Johnson, Rufus Kain

Although Port of Call played a couple of times at our open mic session, we have no video of one of his tunes. However, there's a rare recording of a song of Case Mayfield where Port of Call played some banjo on our open mic session:

Jet Lounge summer break

2011-07-07T23:56:00.002+02:00

Attention please. JET LOUNGE SUMMERSTOP.
There will NOT be any ASG Tuesday open mic at Jet Lounge August 2nd and August 9th 2011.

So sorry for those who plan a trip to Amsterdam and would like to play during those two weeks.
For people planning to play the open mic on other Tuesday evenings, please be there at 8PM to put your name on the list. When you come in later the list might be full.

Check out the #1 songwriting competition of the ISC

2011-07-07T01:03:00.002+02:00

We've partnered up again with the ISC. They are the #1 songwriting competition in the world. Here's what they have to say...

"The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries for the 2011 competition. Now is your chance to enter what the NY Times calls “the songwriting competition to take note of” with $150,000 (US) in cash and prizes - including $25,000 (US) cash for the grand prize winner alone and the best judges for any songwriting competition worldwide. Judges for 2011 include: My Morning Jacket, Tom Waits, Tori Amos, Jeff Beck, Massive Attack, Kelly Clarkson, Wynonna and record label executives- both major and independent. For entry information and a complete list of judges please visit the ISC website"

Amsterdam Songwriters Guild Cover Challenge Month

2011-07-04T11:30:00.004+02:00

We're having an ASG cover feast at this event during July

Listen to the submitted tracks here

New Open Podium!!

2011-06-23T08:54:00.003+02:00

NEW Open Podium in Amsterdam!!
Wake up & laughter

Every Sunday... at Caf-vino
From 15:00 till 17:00
Krugerplein 23
1092 KA Amsterdam

This Sunday 26th of June featured artist: De Hoek (to make sure the sun is out)
www.alledagenzon.nl

With Local, National & International Musicians.
Sing a songwriters, Poets, Story tellers & other intuitive artists.
www. caf-vino. nl

All not amplified. Spontaneous musicians can access the open podium,
after asking.

Our goal: To seed & grow an Open podium festival
on the square in spring of 2012

generated by: www.allmuzing.com – Inspiration by connecting & sharing:
go and inspire. Additions > Contact Greg@allmuzing.com

De weersverwachting voor deze zomer...

2011-06-20T22:26:00.004+02:00

#MalaysiaStyle album of Ro Halfhide out now

2011-06-20T00:13:00.001+02:00

#MalaysiaStyle by Ro Halfhide
Have a listen...

ASGfans Playlists

2011-06-11T13:40:00.006+02:00

The ASGfans video archive has playlists and is now sorted per venue.

JET LOUNGE The ASG Tue Open Mic May 2011 - now

CC CAFE The ASG Open Mic Dec 2010 - April 2011

BACKSTAGE HOTEL The ASG Open Mic Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

CAFE SAPPHO The ASG Open Mic May 2005 - Feb 2010

OTHER VENUES: 'T BLIJVERTJE, PARADISO, BITTERZOET, VONDELPARK, ARTIS ZOO, 'SKEK, M-LAB, PANAMA, KUNST IN TUIN, AMSTEL CAMPUS. TWSTD, PAKHUIS WILHELMINA, HOUSE SHOWS

New recordings Rebecca Sier.

2011-06-10T15:58:00.001+02:00

Two Dutch songs by Rebecca Sier

Juni 2011 by Rebecca Sier

Lake Montgomery for The Essence

2011-06-10T15:43:00.004+02:00

Lake is featured in new book, 'Amsterdam... The Essence' and is captured here talking about what's special about the city.

M-JO & the Jesus Herb - A Brand New Universe

2011-06-08T01:27:00.001+02:00

A Brand New Universe by M-JO

Album Launch Reaganesk: Crumbtrail

2011-06-04T13:14:00.003+02:00

The first release of the brand new ASG label All Systems Go! By ASG co-founder Reaganesk.

M-JO & the Jesus Herb - Kneel and Pray

2011-05-30T10:05:00.001+02:00

Some background info: M-JO is bass player with Lucky Fonz III, and drummer Ro Halfhide also drums for Lucky Fonz III. Together they form the backing duo 'Felle Kleuren'. The bassist of The Jesus Herb is Marcus Bruystens, who also plays in Claw Boys Claw and used to be in Wally Tax' Outsiders, right at the end.

Angela Moyra - Timid

2011-05-26T00:37:00.003+02:00

May 26th
Quarter finals Grote Prijs Van Nederland
Cafe pakhuis wilhelmina
Veemkade 576
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Case Mayfield - Twitch

2011-05-23T11:22:00.002+02:00

Indievloot / Indiestad 2011 De Balie Amsterdam
The Many Colored Beast

ASG at Indiestad Festival

2011-05-10T01:35:00.008+02:00

Paradiso Amsterdam presents Indiestad May 18th-May25th.
During this Festival the following Amsterdam Songwriters Guild artists will play May 22nd at "de Balie" venue. Ro Halfhide, Case Mayfield, Max Vanremmerden, Leendert and Rebecca Sier.
May 22nd 2011 de Balie
15:30 Doors open
16:00-16:45 Alasca
16:45-17:15 Max Vanremmerden
17:15-18:00 Case Mayfield
18:00-18:30 Leendert
18:30-19:15 Dry the River
19:15-19:45 Ro Halfhide
19:45-20:45 I am Oak
20:45-21:15 Rebecca Sier
21:15-22:15 O Death.

Full program

The ASG video archive

2011-05-04T22:39:00.002+02:00

The ASGfans YouTube channel is the video archive of the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild since 2008.

Lucky Fonz III @ Jet Lounge

2011-04-28T12:17:00.003+02:00

LUCKY FONZ III live at Cafe Jet Lounge April 28th 2011

Amsterdam Songwriters Guild Tuesday Open Mic moves to Jet Lounge

2011-04-26T23:15:00.003+02:00

The ASG OPEN MIC is every Tuesday at:
Jet Lounge
Groen van Prinstererstraat 41
1051 EH Amsterdam

Video for ASG showcase April 2011

2011-04-25T12:01:00.003+02:00

Zondag 24 April: De Hoek - live in Ruigoord

2011-04-21T09:20:00.004+02:00

De Hoek (Mizza Hendrix & Peter van Reyen) brengt deze zomer met de single "Alle Dagen Zon" een ode aan het dorp Ruigoord, de bewoners en -niet in de laatste plaats- de feesten aldaar. De single komt begin van de zomer uit, maar hier alvast een stukje refrein, zodat je op 1e Paasdag uit volle borst kunt meezingen!

<a href="http://dehoek.bandcamp.com/track/alle-dagen-zon-zomer-2011-preview">Alle Dagen Zon (zomer 2011 preview) by De Hoek</a>

Route naar Ruigoord

Happy Camper Leine available on single soon

2011-04-16T23:13:00.002+02:00

Happy Camper is a collection of songs by Job Roggeveen.
Excelsior will release the second track from the Happy Camper CD as a single. Leine sings Stop Fooling Yourself
02 Stop Fooling Yourself by excelsiorrecordings

The 2011 album presentation party

2011-04-06T11:59:00.008+02:00

Amsterdam Songwriters Guild Showcase
2011 Releases

Channah
Reaganesk
Angela Moyra
Gerhardt
Rebecca Sier
Alex Wazinsky
Motel Aurora
Funda Jelsma
No Ninja Am I
Mark Hodson Yep it's true the man himself plays a set !
Max Vanremmerden (option)

April 21st 2011 8PM Free entrance
Jet Lounge
Groen van Prinstererstraat 41
1051 EH Amsterdam

Mooie Noten; you know who to support.

2011-04-05T10:47:00.003+02:00

Mooie Noten:

Volta April 6th: Chris Kok, Rufus Kain, JimmyB and Friends, Rebecca Sier, Anne, Angela la Moyra en Pantoufle.
Café Pakhuis Wilhelmina April 12th: Kashmere Hakim, Van Hoek, Martijn Hoogland, LAUW, Chagall, Katía en Jan Evert van Apeldoorn.
Winston Kingdom April 13th: Leendert, Danny van Tiggele, Cloud, JJ Meek, Woezels, Merlijn Nash en Anna Soon.

May 9th: semi-finals Paradiso
June 12th: finals Vondelpark

All Hearts Revue in Paradiso

2011-03-25T11:14:00.003+01:00

De ‘All Hearts Revue’ line-up voor 31 Maart is:
Gerhardt
Kleurrijk, eclectisch en edgy: muziek met hart en lef
www.gerhardtmusic.com
Yes…Pink Pink
kinky electro und wahnsinn met gefreakte liedjes
http://www.myspace.com/yespinkpink
Bas Jacobs
Bijzonder mens uit de indie-scene dat literair freak-proza voordraagt. Tevens geestelijk vader van Pageturner, waarop de All Hearts Revue is geïnspireerd.
www.delicatessenzeeburg.nl
Case Mayfield
Case is een bijzonder innemende singer of songs met een gouden keel
www.casemayfield.com
Menno Stam
Vileine stand up comedian met Amsterdamse zelfspot en scherpte
www.mennostam.nl
Lianne Oost
De kunst aan de muur tijdens deze avond is van Lianne Oost.
www.lianneoost.com

Our brothers of Tangarine will come to Amsterdam

2011-03-24T13:48:00.007+01:00

Tangarine once again hits the theatres with their brand new show Tangarine in stereo. Twin brothers
Sander and Arnout Brinks have been inseperable for 27 years, or more exact: their entire lives. When
both singers perform on stage they more or less become one, complementing each other. But is this
still the case in their everyday life? What will happen between these two musicians when there’s not a
guitar around? Or at breakfast as they browse through the news of the day? Will Arnout explode as he
discovers that Sander let himself get lured into a shakey insurance deal?

You can find out for yourself in their latest theatre production, in which the audience is allowed
a sneak peek into the private lives of the Brinks brothers. While their stories and conversations
add a degree of profundity to this particular show, it is the music that will take center stage on this
evening.Think Simon & Garfunkle meets Neil Young and the Everly Brothers, combined with the
brothers perfectly matched voices.

In 2010 Tangarine were accompagnied bij their ten-part band of ‘Friends’ for their previous tour,
entitled A mystery that binds us all, still. But this time around they are out on their own. Just the two of
them. In stereo, that is.

Here's a clip of the illustrious bros...

plus added a cute pic of the boys...

CD Max Vanremmerden

2011-03-21T01:31:00.000+01:00

Release date March 21st 2011 Max Vanremmerden - Palm muted

EP Rebecca Sier

2011-03-09T00:11:00.002+01:00

released 03 March 2011
Lyrics and music - Rebecca Sier
Recoring and production - Thijs de Melker, www.teejay.nl

Signe Tollefsen @ DWDD

2011-03-08T23:59:00.001+01:00

ASG in national newspaper Het Parool

2011-02-23T14:16:00.004+01:00

Thanks to Emma Boelhouwer and photographer Marc Driessen for the great article on the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild in the national newspaper Het Parool. (Monday February 21st 2011)

The afterhours after the ASG open mike @ CCCafe with Gavin Mee & Danalyze

2011-02-11T16:20:00.004+01:00

Ro Halfhide on Radio1 stream

2011-02-04T15:22:00.004+01:00

Click this link to listen to four of Ro Halfhide's songs played live on Radio1 w/ Case Mayfield.

Live muziek in de nacht: Ro Halfhide & Case Mayfield
2 februari 2011

Ro Halfhide is muzikant, songwriter, producer, geluidsman, en bovenal zanger. Hij timmert al jaren aan de weg met zijn Amsterdam Songwriters Guild en werkt aan zijn debuutalbum, die de titel Louise gaat meekrijgen. Bij Nog Steeds Wakker Nederland geeft hij vast een geslaagd voorproefje.

Thursday Lucky Fonz & de Felle Kleuren in Paradiso

2011-01-25T13:45:00.000+01:00

Amsterdam Songwriters Guild getting ready for Leine Show at Kleine Komedie Feb 14th 2011

2011-01-21T14:22:00.003+01:00

Lucky Fonz III - Boris

2011-01-19T15:39:00.003+01:00

February Album Writing Month

2011-01-06T12:43:00.002+01:00

February Album Writing Month

The FAWM challenge is simple: 14 songs in 28 days. Why? Because...

"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." — Jack London

If you want to chase after inspiration, then FAWM is your club.
Each February this website forges a collaborative community where thousands of musicians of all walks and skill levels attempt to write an album's worth of new music during the shortest month of the year. "Fawmers" are a motley mix of music professionals, students, homemakers, and folks who work dayjobs but rock nightclubs.
Curious? Join Max and the others, a global group of crazy songwriters on FAWM. See you there.

Leine invites ASG to the Kleine Komedie

2010-12-29T14:18:00.003+01:00

Leine Valentine's Show
14 February 2011
De Kleine Komedie
Amsterdam

Special show where Leine invites Case Mayfield, Signe Tollefsen, Peter Schuyff, Habiba, Susan Jane, Arthur Adam and Ro Halfhide on stage at the Kleine Komedie theatre.
Amstel 56-58
1017 AC Amsterdam

Tickets

Kashmere Hakim @ Pakhuis Wilhelmina

2010-12-24T13:51:00.002+01:00

Amsterdam folksinger Kashmere Hakim performing at Pakhuis Wilhelmina.

Case Mayfield wins MCN Publieksprijs 2010

2010-12-12T10:53:00.003+01:00

Winnaar Grote Prijs Singer/Songwriter: Nicole Bus
MCN Publieksprijs: Case Mayfield
SAE Institute Beste Muzikantprijs: Geronimo Latumeten (toetsenist Aïscha)

Case Mayfield on national TV program DWDD

2010-12-01T11:53:00.002+01:00

Case Mayfield will perform his one minute at De Wereld Draait Door.
Wednesday December 1st.
http://casemayfield.com/

edit:

Case Mayfield - Promo video Grote prijs van Nederland 2010

2010-11-23T16:20:00.001+01:00

CLICK HERE for the video by Matthijs van der Ven

Vote !

2010-11-17T21:22:00.000+01:00

Rufus Kain's single presentatie en muziekvideo

2010-11-13T17:18:00.007+01:00

Morgen, zondag 14 november, presenteert Rufus Kain zijn eerste single bij Laaglandliedjes in hetzelfde café waar ook het Amsterdam Songwriters Guild naartoe gaat verhuizen, het CC Muziekcafé. Rick Treffers , Rufus Kain en Daan Hofman vormen de line-up van de avond, en de muziekvideo van de single zal op een groot scherm worden vertoond.

Zondag 14-11, 20.00 uur
Het CC Muziekcafé
Rustenburgerstraat 384
Gratis entree

De single Alleen Samen komt maandag de 15de uit, en is vanaf dan te downloaden op http://www.rufuskain.tumblr.com

The Woodwards EP Launch Party Nov 17th

2010-11-04T11:14:00.003+01:00

The Woodwards
Wednesday November 17 2010
20:30 - 22:30 CET
Het Perron - EP Launch Party
Egelantiersstraat 130
Amsterdam

EP presentation Case Mayfield Sat 30th October

2010-10-29T01:05:00.003+02:00

Wilhelmina Pakhuis

EP Release Party

Door 8:00 PM
Shows 9:00 PM

PIE & STRIPPERS !

ELEMENTRIC

A wonderful group of musicians. Elementric mixes dub, ska, rap and folk together to bring you a night filled with exotic flavours. Expect true art.

www.myspace.com/elementric

THE SECRET LOVE PARADE

Two girls from Amsterdam who travelled the world together, lived in a house without tv and internet for a while and then decided to form a band together. They make singer/songwriteresque pop with dreamy beats like Nick Drake or Bon Iver would make if they would have lived in the 60s and would have been girls.

www.myspace.com/thesecretloveparade

CASE MAYFIELD

EP-Release party
The appearance of Dutch songwriter Case Mayfield may seem simple, but looks can be deceiving. Armed with a guitar, his voice and lyrics that might rattle your brain, he manages to capture the most essential parts of Folk music; a story and It’s emotions. Whilst living in Amsterdam he hooked up with the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild (ASG), a brilliant group of songwriters and musicians who showed him the ropes.

www.casemayfield.com

Amarins & Le Gatte Negre @ Luisterpaal

2010-10-24T01:27:00.000+02:00

Listen here

EP Case Mayfield

2010-10-23T02:28:00.000+02:00

EP Celine Cairo

2010-10-14T12:18:00.002+02:00

Celine Cairo's EP will be available in any record shop in Holland from October 15th.
On iTunes she's in the top ten at the moment.
More info

Lucky Fonz en de Felle Kleuren in Luisterpaal

2010-10-06T15:01:00.001+02:00

Listen here !!!

Case Mayfield has reached the GPNL finals !

2010-10-06T12:52:00.003+02:00

Young rebel with a cause Case Mayfield has made it to the finals of De Grote Prijs van Nederland singer/songwriter 2010.
Paradiso December 11 2010.

CD Chinup

2010-09-27T18:51:00.007+02:00

Chinup - The Horse In Motion

3voor12 LUISTERPAAL

OOR
MUSIC FROM NL

CD Max Vanremmerden

2010-09-26T22:16:00.002+02:00

Brand new Max Vanremmerden album.
Twelve songs. Total length ONE minute.

<a href="http://maxvanremmerden.bandcamp.com/album/5-second-songs">5-Second Songs by Max Vanremmerden</a>

CD Lucky Fonz III

2010-09-24T11:38:00.006+02:00

CD Amarins & Le Gatte Negre

2010-09-24T11:18:00.003+02:00

AMARINS & LE GATTE NEGRE

CD Release party ”When The Whales Sing”

Pakhuis Wilhelmina - Sat October 23 live - AMARINS & LE GATTE NEGRE

EP Case Mayfield

2010-09-22T14:40:00.003+02:00

CASE MAYFIELD

EP-Release party

Cafe Pakhuis Wilhelmina - sat October 30 live - CASE MAYFIELD EP-Release party

The appearance of Dutch songwriter Case Mayfield may seem simple, but looks can be deceiving. Armed with a guitar, his voice and lyrics that might rattle your brain, he manages to capture the most essential parts of Folk music; a story and It’s emotions. Whilst living in Amsterdam he hooked up with the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild (ASG), a brilliant group of songwriters and musicians who showed him the ropes.

How to make honey ...

2010-09-19T10:45:00.001+02:00

Thuis in Bajesdorp

2010-08-31T12:16:00.002+02:00

Unplugged Living Room Festival
Saturday September 18th
Wenckebachweg
Bajesdorp

Amsterdam Songwriters Guild showcase September 3rd

2010-08-30T16:04:00.001+02:00

September 3rd 2010
Art Hotel
Spaarndammerdijk 304
Amsterdam

starts at 9:00PM
free entrance

Celine Cairo EP presentation at Paradiso

2010-08-26T10:45:00.007+02:00

Celine Cairo is presenting her debut EP at a Hyves Showcase in Paradiso on Sep 8. You can no longer win tickets, but there's still tickets at the door! Celine will also play on Sep 12 at the Amstelkerk, starting at 8 PM.

Laaglandliedjes Festival, Zo 5 Sept, CC Muziekcafe Amsterdam

2010-08-22T13:17:00.002+02:00

05 september · 17:00 - 23:00
Het CC Muziekcafé
Rustenburgerstraat 384
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Met Tamara / Leendert / Bo Terry / Baltie Teeuwen / Anne Roos Rosa de Carvalho / Rufus Kain / Mizza Hendrix & Peter van Reyen / Uinko Eerenstein / en Leine

One Man One Guitar: Za 28 Aug, Den Hopsack, Antwerpen.

2010-08-22T12:59:00.005+02:00

Een flinke delegatie vanuit het Amsterdam Songwriters Guild op de komende "One Man One Guitar", met Danalyze, Rufus Kain, Mizza Hendrix en Peter van Reyen.

Amsterdam Songwriters Guild showcase at The Westcord Art Hotel

2010-08-12T11:52:00.005+02:00

September 3rd 2010
Art Hotel
Spaarndammerdijk 304
Amsterdam

starts at 9:00PM
free entrance

Open Terras Festival at Panama, Amsterdam

2010-07-22T13:16:00.003+02:00

Coming Saturday and Sunday the illustrious club Panama has invited artists of the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild to play on their terrace. Free entry!!

This is the schedule:

Saturday 24 July:
14:00-14:30 Ro Halfhide
14:45-15:15 Rufus Kain
15:30-16:00 Case Mayfield
16:15-16:45 Lake Montgomery

Sunday 25 July:
14:00-14:30 De As
14:45-15:15 Luke Nyman
15:30-16:00 Orange Orange
16:15-16:45 Neonbelle

Coffee Company starts open mic session for singer-songwriters

2010-06-24T17:25:00.003+02:00

The Coffee Company Middenweg is joining the singer-songwriter stage frenzy.

Starting coming Sunday, continuing every last Sunday of the month, the baristas serve a hot cup of open mic session for all singer-songwriters.

From 2 to 5 PM.
Address is Middenweg 32, Amsterdam.

Easily accessible with tram 9.

Hope to see you there!

Fusion Unplugged, last session of the season

2010-06-23T13:04:00.002+02:00

Start Time: Friday, July 2, 2010 at 8:30pm
End Time: Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 12:00am
Location: muzyQ, close to station Muiderpoort, Amsterdam

With this time:

- Bo Terry
- Kirsten Michel
- Funda

Want to know more? Check their websites by clicking their name!
Or visit our Fusion Unplugged Hyves

ASGfans video jukebox

2010-06-21T17:22:00.005+02:00

The Amsterdam Songwriters Guild Video Channel

2010-06-17T07:45:00.002+02:00

Rufus Kain - Jong Leren (Laaglandliedjes 2010) verkrijgbaar op CDBaby.com

Op 22 mei 2010 opende Rufus Kain het drie-daagse Vurige Tongen festival in Ruigoord met de presentatie van zijn debuut album Jong Leren , dat die dag verscheen.

Kain's stem en Nederlandstalige teksten zijn opvallend diep, terwijl zijn gitaar een luchtig tegenspel biedt. Deze elementen komen bij het luisteren van Jong Leren direct naar voren, want dit is een solo-album zonder veel toeters en bellen dat klinkt alsof de artiest in je huiskamer een prive concert geeft.

De plaat, die is geproduceerd door collega muzikant Mizza Hendrix (ex manager en bandlid Gotcha!), is uitgebracht door NL-label Laaglandliedjes, bekend van live-muziekavonden in Club Panama en Sappho.

Jong Leren geeft een aardig idee van waar deze singer-songwriter mee bezig is geweest sinds hij een jaar eerder kennismaakte met het Amsterdams Songwriters Guild (ASG), waar hij veel heeft geleerd, en nu iedere week de radioshow van host, in de Openbare Bibliotheek van Amsterdam samen met Anne Roos Rosa de Carvalho.

Gewapend met gitaar, harmonica en nu dus met cd (ook verkrijgbaar online bij iTunes, Amazon e.d.) is Kain ook regelmatig te zien met live optredens, waarbij hij met een levendige, vaak geestige performance het publiek weet te pakken.

Lucky Fonz III - Ik heb een meisje

2010-06-04T00:20:00.003+02:00

Laaglandliedjes start eigen label

2010-06-04T00:01:00.003+02:00

http://www.laaglandliedjes.tk/

Rufus Kain’s debuut album Jong Leren -geproduceerd door Amsterdam Songwriters Guild collega Mizza Hendrix- verschijnt op het label Laaglandliedjes, bekend van de Nederlandstalige Singer/Songwriter avonden in de Amsterdamse club Panama en Sappho.

Met dit album maakt Laaglandliedjes haar debuut als label.

Lucky Fonz III heeft een hitje

2010-06-02T13:47:00.001+02:00

http://www.3fm.nl/hitlijsten/megatop50

Tonight @ Cafe Pakhuis Wilhelmina

2010-05-21T13:19:00.001+02:00

Radio Mortale
LIVE

Lucky Fonz III summer radio hit !

2010-05-17T16:22:00.002+02:00

Again new open mic spot in Westerpark

2010-05-12T11:41:00.004+02:00

After the weekly Sunday afternoons at WestergasTerras, we now have brand new open mic session every Monday at another Westerpark location: Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen. The Westerpark is turning into singer-songwriter heaven :)
Starting from May 17, every Monday from 8:30 PM to 11 PM. Etienne Boucher is hosting the session.

Address: Spaarndammerdijk 319, Amsterdam
Route: Westerpark after Westergasfabriek take a right turn, pass the Kinderboerderij, pass underneath the railway, after 300 meter take a left on the dike. After 200 meters you're there.

WestergasTerras opens up for singer-songwriters

2010-04-30T12:53:00.005+02:00

Starting coming Sunday, the hip/cool hotspot WestergasTerras will host concerts of singer-songwriters from the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild. Afterwards you can play yourself on the open mic session! The concert starts at 5 PM, so come enjoy the sun and the Westerpark.

Check our agenda for more info. We plan to have artists play every Sunday, starting off with Case Mayfield.

We go Dutch!

2010-04-19T16:22:00.003+02:00

Coming Sunday April 25 we organize another showcase in the Dutch language. Laagland Liedjes! With GPvNL winner of this year Eefje.

We have an unlimited guestlist, so email laaglandliedjes @ gmail.com if you want in for free!

GPNL Singer Songwriter

2010-04-15T10:23:00.003+02:00

Listen here

vrijdag 7 mei 2010EXIT – Rotterdam
Nicole Bus Scarlet Mae St Polaroid Jay Minor Rachel Louise

vrijdag 28 mei 2010Pakhuis Wilhelmina – Amsterdam
Aischa Annika IJdo Case Mayfield Channah Felicia Bloemendaal

vrijdag 4 juni 2010Plein 79 – Den Bosch
Zoé RedROOS.Maame JosesWinnie Enlery Mayfield

donderdag 10 juni 2010Merleyn – Nijmegen
Tangarine Tamar Lewis PUUR Nina How about Maria?

vrijdag 11 juni 2010Speakers Café – Delft
mezlev Menno Wiegeraad Marsha Mattanja Joy Bradley Sarina Mae & Phu-Q Jaxson

donderdag 17 juni 2010Bitterzoet – Amsterdam
Leonie Meijer Saelors PIET Noam Vazana Ming’s Pretty Heroes

vrijdag 25 juni 2010Paard Café – Den Haag
Jessica (Jæ) Casper Adrien Lake Montgomery Mika Akimen Yori Swart

Fusion Unplugged moved to new venue

2010-03-29T01:25:00.007+02:00

SINGER-SONGWRITER FUSION UNPLUGGED Fusion Unplugged is an evening for young singer-songwriters from Amsterdam.

muzyQ-cafe

8:00 PM

each first Friday of the month

free entrance

THUIS Festival @ Bajesdorp

2010-03-18T11:45:00.010+01:00

Bajesdorp

Saturday

March 27 2010

4PM - 10PM

14 artists and bands will do it all live and unplugged in the intimate context of the living-rooms of the village.

All the performances will happen in the intimate context of the living rooms.

Ro Halfhide, alternative pop

Lake Montgomery, folk blues

Case Mayfield, folk rock

The Secret Love Parade, post-modern romantic pop

Long Conversations, americana melodramatic popular songs

Chinup, hardcore country pop

The Woodwards, alternative folk

Elementric, reggae electro dub
Cindy Peress, americana folk popLeendert, cloggy folk

The Big Surprise Bajes Band, kept-secret event-set feat.

Noam Vazana, Martin & Annastina Kaffarnik

Roger Hammond, folk rock

John Carrie & Moor Green, energetic folkish pop

Anne Roos Rosa de Carvahlo, lyrical melodramatic popular songs

Mooie Noten 2010

2010-03-10T21:40:00.006+01:00

Mooie noten 2010, please give them some support:

Wednesday April 7th, Café Pakhuis Wilhelmina Chris Kok.

Thursday April 8th, Volta Anne Roos Rosa de Carvalho.

Tuesday April 13th, Bitterzoet Noam Vazana, Eva Ellingsworth.

Semi finals May 15th, Paradiso. Finals June 20th, Vondelpark Openluchttheater.

More press

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More press here

and here

Nice article on our lovely little group

2010-02-11T23:20:00.001+01:00

In webmagazine 8weekly. Check it here.

February Album Writing Month

2010-01-25T12:54:00.004+01:00

February Album Writing Month

The FAWM challenge is simple: 14 songs in 28 days. Why? Because...

"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." — Jack London

If you want to chase after inspiration, then FAWM is your club.

Each February this website forges a collaborative community where thousands of musicians of all walks and skill levels attempt to write an album's worth of new music during the shortest month of the year. "Fawmers" are a motley mix of music professionals, students, homemakers, and folks who work dayjobs but rock nightclubs.

Curious? Join Max and the others, a global group of crazy songwriters on FAWM. See you there.

Henk Langeveld's goodbye

2010-01-21T20:02:00.000+01:00

In memory of Henk Langeveld

2010-01-10T12:42:00.002+01:00

Henk Langeveld, a dear friend of the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild, passed away last Friday. We're all shocked by the news and miss him very much. Above is some of the most appropriate, precious and rare footage of Henk I can think of. Thanks Max of asgfans to post it.

Our friend Henk Langeveld passed away

2010-01-09T17:12:00.004+01:00

Friday January 8th 2010 Henk Langeveld, visual artist, photographer, draughtsman, host of the shows at 't Blijvertje and dear friend of the Amsterdam Songwriters Guild passed away.

Our hearts are filled with grief over the death of one of our dearest members of our singer-songwriters collective.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

Amsterdam Songwriters Guild presents: Acoustic Improv Sessions

2010-01-06T13:26:00.004+01:00

Improvising on given lyrics, improvising on each others songs, improvising on given chords, capturing the moment, not just another blues jam, no way! Ever heard 30 people whispering a sing about songwriting? Join us, its fun!

Het Orkest

2010-01-02T12:48:00.002+01:00

What we provide is an atmosphere... of orchestrated pulse which works on people in a subliminal way. Under its influence I've seen shy debs and severe dowagers kick off their shoes and raise some wholesome hell.

Meyer Davis, over zijn orkest

Mijn orkest bestaat uit 50-jarigen, tienermeisjes, boerenlullen, surinamers, amerikanen, kakkers, donkere heren en blanke dames, homofielen en lesbiennes. Mijn orkestbak is gevuld met verlegenheid, arrogantie, ambitie, depressie, expressie en vooral liefde. Liefde voor wat we doen, liefde voor wat anderen doen. Elk persoon heeft zijn eigen kleur, zijn eigen tint. Wij zijn een familie, dansend om een vreugdevuur.