At the Boothill Saloon, you can enjoy amazing live music every two weeks, right in the heart of Amersfoort! No tickets are needed—entry is always free. Come as you are, with whomever you like. Everyone is welcome!
januari
17jan21:0023:30Kaspar Baum Performs ‘Groenland’
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De Frontman van Kaspar Baum Erny Green (aka Ernst Grevink) zong vanaf 1980 in de Achterhoekse post-punk band The Eternal, bereisde met zijn gitaar als
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Kaspar Baum frontman Erny Green (aka Ernst Grevink) began his journey in the 1980s as the vocalist for the Achterhoek-based post-punk band The Eternal. Later, he traveled the world as a busker with his guitar (in the late Eighties), released thirteen official albums since 1992, and is the mastermind behind Utrecht's underground hit ‘De Nacht’ (a song about Hoog Catharijne by night in the late '80s). Over the years, he has fronted five different bands and, for the past six years, has also produced music for other artists in the renowned Vuurland Studio.
Additionally, Erny Green is perhaps best known as the lead singer of Joy Division Undercover. In this role, he channels Ian Curtis and tours the club circuit annually, consistently selling out venues. Even Germany has fallen for this authentic Joy Division tribute, with recent tours through cities like Cologne, Berlin, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. His second tribute project, The Sound Undercover, is also gaining solid ground after three successful tours.
However, his deepest passion lies with his own band, Kaspar Baum. Formed in 2020, the band has already released two powerful albums, ‘Vuurland’ and ‘World Wide Willow,’ which have firmly established them in the realms of Post-Punk, Indie, and Alternative. Drawing from 45 years of lived pop history, the band’s authentic sound defies categorization, though influences from Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths, and Radiohead are unmistakable.
Together with guitarist Rempe Kooij, bassist Erwin Raasveld, and drummer Jelmer de Haas, Erny Green is currently working on their third album, ‘Groenland,’ set to release on February 1 at dB’s Utrecht. In celebration of this milestone, the album will feature a selection of songs from Erny Green’s extensive repertoire. Their performance at Boothill Saloon is a try-out for this highly anticipated show.
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(Vrijdag) 21:00 - 23:30
31jan21:0023:30Kai Needie & Flut
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening where dreamy indie pop-rock collides with chaotic, sugar-rush punk. We’re serving up Kai Needie and FLUT on one stage, and trust us, this lineup
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening where dreamy indie pop-rock collides with chaotic, sugar-rush punk. We’re serving up Kai Needie and FLUT on one stage, and trust us, this lineup will hit you harder than your third round of shots.
Kai Needie | 9PM
Songwriter and producer Kai Needie makes wavy indie pop-rock in her home studio in Utrecht. There she reflects on everyday life, floating somewhere between a rosy dream world and harsh reality.
FLUT | 10:15 PM
Who are flut.? This “perfect-son-in-law” band crafts ultra-relatable moments into sugar-sweet punk tracks, each no longer than 90 seconds. Think about that gut-wrenching moment when you wave back at someone, only to realize they were waving at someone else. Blink-182 meets Ja Zuster, Nee Zuster. NOFX collides with Kinderen Voor Kinderen.
On their new album ‘boem.’, the band shifts into high gear—harder, faster, and catchier than ever. You can listen to it here.
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(Vrijdag) 21:00 - 23:30
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Billbunker can drag you down but also hit hard. The world is a harsh place, and there’s no point denying it. But you can scream at it and marvel at it. Melodic rock—fierce, intense, and occasionally epic—that’s Billbunker. Billbunker means it and pulls you along for the ride.
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Billbunker can drag you down but also hit hard. The world is a harsh place, and there’s no point denying it. But you can scream at it and marvel at it. Melodic rock—fierce, intense, and occasionally epic—that’s Billbunker. Billbunker means it and pulls you along for the ride.
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Billbunker is a four-piece rock band from Utrecht with a versatile sound.
They can drag and crawl, but also explode. Sometimes, it all happens within a single song. Their tracks are harmonic, ominous, and at times furious. Themes range from love, anger, and desire to murder.
In 2019, the band delivered a furious set at the Pinguin Radio 30x20 Festival in the upstairs room of Paradiso. Within the Utrecht band circuit, Billbunker reached the semifinals of the Geheim van Starsound competition and performed at events such as Clash of the Titans.
Billbunker also thrives in smaller, intimate settings. They’ve performed numerous semi-acoustic sets in cafés, on public squares, and on the Rabo Stage of TivoliVredenburg.
In 2024, the band released the EP 4-2-4 on streaming platforms. Its five tracks showcase the many faces of Billbunker: the driving rockers Don’t Back Down and Ride The Wavethe carefree indie song I Knowthe growling beast Showdown and the epic Pace.
The year before, Billbunker released two singles, Hunted and Troll, both of which received airplay on stations such as Indie XL.
Previous releases include the EP Sliding into Numbland (2021) and the live mini-album Make Up For the Lost Days (2022).
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Band Members: Maarten Kruizinga – Drums and backing vocals, Jochem Bijlard – Bass, Jos Koudijs – Guitar, Timo Agema – Guitar and lead vocals.
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(Vrijdag) 21:00 - 23:30
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It’s been seven years since the debut EP Emerge saw the light of day, and now The Apologist returns with its follow-up, Liminality.
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It’s been seven years since the debut EP Emerge saw the light of day, and now The Apologist returns with its follow-up, Liminality.
In many cultures, the number seven holds a magical or sacred significance, representing completion and the transition to a higher state—themes that resonate deeply in the lyrics and title of this new mini-album. On Liminality, The Apologist exudes confidence, blending a shared love for 90s alternative and modern sludge into their signature catchy rock anthems.
Great music doesn’t have to come from far away. With over a decade of experience and fresh blood behind the drums, the Amersfoort-based rock collective has become a solid, well-oiled machine in 2023. Their unstoppable groove and powerful live performances leave no audience untouched. During this evening, expect a mix of songs from the latest release alongside well-known and hidden classics.
FFO: Silverchair, Helmet, Quicksand, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Stone Temple Pilots, Incubus
Spotify band page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3o33Bct3abt8VIxmG6FiZ4?si=ZjG8q0H7TsWk7v4tHzGp8A
Liminality on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0QEimY4TmlFaT24rLf4Tpq?si=aLDOl5vQTfqWpP0G9zHhaw
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aAiZJWvI64
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_apologist_/
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(Vrijdag) 21:00 - 23:00
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14mar21:0023:00Zuster Zonnebloem
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Zuster Zonnebloem is raw, intimate, intense, but above all, genuine. They bring the music and atmosphere of the '70s into the present day. Unmistakable passion
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Zuster Zonnebloem is raw, intimate, intense, but above all, genuine. They bring the music and atmosphere of the '70s into the present day. Unmistakable passion and chemistry flow through the music of this psychedelic rock formation, evoking a reborn sense of nostalgia. At one moment, they sound vulnerable and crystal-clear; the next, they’re raw and untamed, with sincerity and authenticity as the unifying thread. OOR Magazine hailed them as torchbearers of psychedelic rock in the Netherlands in a glowing review.
In November 2023, their debut album Show Don’t Tell was released—a record centered on activism and awareness of our impact on the planet and each other. The band delves into themes like freedom, spirituality, and universal consciousness, delivering a direct yet hopeful message. With live performances at Paradiso, Patronaat, Gebr. De Nobel, Melkweg, Oerol, and Werfpop, this five-piece band has firmly established itself as a live powerhouse to be reckoned with.
In June 2024, the band will release Live in ’23, a testament to their refined live performance skills. This EP features four of their best songs, reimagined and recorded live in some of the Netherlands’ finest studios. In the fall of 2024, Zuster Zonnebloem will join the Popronde tour, spreading their message of love, authenticity, and hope across the country.
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(Vrijdag) 21:00 - 23:00
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Pure Energy Rock Red Devil is an authentic, no bullshit rock band from Eindhoven, Rockcity! This power trio has a dynamic musical past with a lot of diversity. Yet rock
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Pure Energy Rock Red Devil is an authentic, no bullshit rock band from Eindhoven, Rockcity! This power trio has a dynamic musical past with a lot of diversity. Yet rock has always been the common thread in their lives. These men breathe rock ’n roll, so expect an idiosyncratic raw & loud rocksound delivered with inexhaustible and vibrant energy!! Better warm up those neck muscles, because it’s headbanging time baby! Red Devil … “No bullshit Rock ‘n Roll!”
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(Vrijdag) 21:00 - 23:00
april
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The 9-piece band Trenchcoat brings an unstoppable wave of danceability, delivering about twenty cubic meters of pure energy. With pounding percussion and a minivan packed with brass players, their exhilarating blend of rock 'n' roll and authentic 1920s swing, spiked with a raw edge, is impossible to resist.
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The 9-piece band Trenchcoat brings an unstoppable wave of danceability, delivering about twenty cubic meters of pure energy. With pounding percussion and a minivan packed with brass players, their exhilarating blend of rock 'n' roll and authentic 1920s swing, spiked with a raw edge, is impossible to resist.
In 2023, Trenchcoat made a triumphant return to the stage, now led by their new frontman, Erik Ankoné. This boot-stompin', moon-howlin', curl-shakin', heart-breakin' blues cat performs with unrelenting passion, pouring his melodies into the crowd and carving every note into your heart.
You have no choice - Trenchcoat is coming for you!
Line-up:
Erik Ankoné (lead vocals), Pascal de Haan (guitar), Gijs Pannebakker (banjolele, harmonica, backing vocals), Jelle van den Bogaard (upright bass, backing vocals), Janneke Goossens (drums, backing vocals), Henning Horst (trumpet), Daniel Follmann (trombone, sousaphone), Rens Vernij (alto/tenor saxophone), Paul Berk (baritone saxophone).
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(Vrijdag) 21:00 - 23:00
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Convinced simplicity, eerie calm, interrupted by a raging wind. That’s the sound of Seewolf. Their music reflects a passion for minimalism while daring to take the time to tell their story. A few years ago, Seewolf shipped a tape machine all the way from California to the Oude Bildtdijk. In the 1970s, this very machine was used to record music at the legendary Wally Heider Recording Studio in San Francisco. Tracks by icons such as Neil Young, Van Morrison, Tom Waits, and The Grateful Dead ran through its reels, and now, 50 years later, the music of Seewolf follows those same tracks.
The band released their debut EP, ‘Moonwater,’ in 2019, followed by the ‘High Hopes EP’ in December 2022. They are now in the process of recording their first full-length album, eagerly anticipating the moment they can share their new work with the world.
Line-up:
Dolf Kuiken – vocals, guitar
Willem Bijma – guitar, keys
Bram Welbedacht – bass
Joop Visser – drums
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(Vrijdag) 21:00 - 23:00