Stuurbaard Bakkebaard
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Stuurbaard Bakkebaard is a Dutch rock
band formed in 1996.
Their early work has been frequently compared to artists such as G. Love, Tom Waits and de Kift.
The band is known for its unconventional use of their instruments. In their more recent work there is a shift towards an increasing experimental approach. The band is internationally appreciated for their individuality, creativity and stage presentation.
The first appearance of Stuurbaard Bakkebaard is as a (at that point unnamed) duo.
The songs are made up on the spot, while playing. In 1997, the duo added a drummer,
and the name Stuurbaard Bakkebaard arises. From its inception the band plays as often as possible.
2001/2002
The first album "Chuck" was released in 2001. First released on the band's own label Chuckophonic, but soon taken over by record label Munich. The band plays frequently with de Kift.
Shortly after the release of "Chuck", the band is invited to play at festivals like Lowlands, Noorderslag, Oerol, Crossing Border, Motel Mozaïque and more. In 2002 SBBB regularly shares the stage with Krang, a band featuring Andre Manuel.
2003
In six days time, the second album "Mercedes" is recorded and mixed. The freedom of the live feel is central, a large part of the songwriting occurs during these recordings.
Stuurbaard Bakkebaard tours with Norwegian band Kaizers Orchestra
.
2004
In the autumn of 2004 following a tour with the band Fokofpolisiekar
in South Africa.
2005
Third album "Whistle Dixie" is released in May, followed by an extensive club tour
2006-2008
Stuurbaard Bakkebaard makes music for the Flemish film "C'est arrivé près de chez vous" / also known as "Man Bites Dog", and performs it live in cinemas and clubs.
Stuurbaard Bakkebaard contributed to the album "7" of de Kift.
The band plays at the French festival "Transmusicales de Rennes".
In collaboration with Dutch visual artist Rik van Iersel, Stuurbaard Bakkebaard is responsible for setting up the Beukorkest, a project that veers between avant garde, Hip Hop, Trash, Jazz, Roots, Blues and Spoken Word. Up to 15 musicians are invited to a series of collaborative performances, with minimal preparation. These musicians often have very different backgrounds, the experiment is paramount. Members included Johnny Dowd
(USA), Gary Lucas
(Captain Beefheart
), Hakon Gebhart (Motorpsycho
), Kyteman and DJ DNA (Urban Dance Squad
).
DJ DNA is added as a fourth bandmember.
2009
The fourth album "L'Amour" is released. The addition of the beats, scratches and samples of DJ DNA make for a still recognisable, but more "electric" sound.
Dutch rock
Dutch rock is a form of rock music produced in the Netherlands, primarily in the English language as well as in Dutch.-History:Pioneers of Dutch rock were the so-called Indorock bands from the late 1950s, like The Tielman Brothers and the Blue Diamonds. They played rock guitar instrumentals when...
band formed in 1996.
Their early work has been frequently compared to artists such as G. Love, Tom Waits and de Kift.
The band is known for its unconventional use of their instruments. In their more recent work there is a shift towards an increasing experimental approach. The band is internationally appreciated for their individuality, creativity and stage presentation.
Biography
1996-2002The first appearance of Stuurbaard Bakkebaard is as a (at that point unnamed) duo.
The songs are made up on the spot, while playing. In 1997, the duo added a drummer,
and the name Stuurbaard Bakkebaard arises. From its inception the band plays as often as possible.
2001/2002
The first album "Chuck" was released in 2001. First released on the band's own label Chuckophonic, but soon taken over by record label Munich. The band plays frequently with de Kift.
Shortly after the release of "Chuck", the band is invited to play at festivals like Lowlands, Noorderslag, Oerol, Crossing Border, Motel Mozaïque and more. In 2002 SBBB regularly shares the stage with Krang, a band featuring Andre Manuel.
2003
In six days time, the second album "Mercedes" is recorded and mixed. The freedom of the live feel is central, a large part of the songwriting occurs during these recordings.
Stuurbaard Bakkebaard tours with Norwegian band Kaizers Orchestra
Kaizers Orchestra
Kaizers Orchestra is a Norwegian alternative rock group formed on January 1, 2000. The two leading members, vocalist Janove Ottesen and guitarist Geir Zahl, had known each other for years, and first played together in a band called Blod, Snått & Juling in 1989.Kaizers Orchestra are notable for...
.
2004
In the autumn of 2004 following a tour with the band Fokofpolisiekar
Fokofpolisiekar
Fokofpolisiekar is an Afrikaans punk rock band from Bellville, near Cape Town, South Africa. Due to the obscenity in the name, they are also commonly known simply as Polisiekar or FPK.-Band history:...
in South Africa.
2005
Third album "Whistle Dixie" is released in May, followed by an extensive club tour
2006-2008
Stuurbaard Bakkebaard makes music for the Flemish film "C'est arrivé près de chez vous" / also known as "Man Bites Dog", and performs it live in cinemas and clubs.
Stuurbaard Bakkebaard contributed to the album "7" of de Kift.
The band plays at the French festival "Transmusicales de Rennes".
In collaboration with Dutch visual artist Rik van Iersel, Stuurbaard Bakkebaard is responsible for setting up the Beukorkest, a project that veers between avant garde, Hip Hop, Trash, Jazz, Roots, Blues and Spoken Word. Up to 15 musicians are invited to a series of collaborative performances, with minimal preparation. These musicians often have very different backgrounds, the experiment is paramount. Members included Johnny Dowd
Johnny Dowd
Johnny Dowd is an American alternative country musician from Ithaca, New York. Typical of his style are experimental, noisy breaks in his songs and strong gothic elements in the lyrics as well as in the music...
(USA), Gary Lucas
Gary Lucas
Gary Lucas is an American guitarist, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, a soundtrack composer for film and television, and an international recording artist with over a dozen solo albums to date. He has been described as "one of the best and most original guitarists in America" ; a "legendary leftfield...
(Captain Beefheart
Captain Beefheart
Don Van Vliet January 15, 1941 December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter and artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work was conducted with a rotating ensemble of musicians called The Magic Band, active between 1965 and 1982, with whom he recorded 12...
), Hakon Gebhart (Motorpsycho
Motorpsycho
Motorpsycho is a band from Trondheim, Norway. Their music can generally be defined as psychedelic rock, but they also mix in elements from metal, jazz, rock, pop and many other musical styles. The members of the band are Bent Sæther , Hans Magnus "Snah" Ryan and Kenneth Kapstad...
), Kyteman and DJ DNA (Urban Dance Squad
Urban Dance Squad
Urban Dance Squad was a Dutch rap rock band formed after what was originally intended as a one-time jam-session at a festival in Utrecht on December 20, 1986...
).
DJ DNA is added as a fourth bandmember.
2009
The fourth album "L'Amour" is released. The addition of the beats, scratches and samples of DJ DNA make for a still recognisable, but more "electric" sound.