Theater de Veste, Delft, present A balladeer on 12 February, so if you're looking for an evening out with great music as the backdrop, then head over to see this endearing Dutch band who promise to deliver their melodic tunes in their signature soft rock style.

Originating from Amsterdam, A balladeer formed around singer/songwriter Marinus de Goederen.
The band have a rather impressive history. In 2002, the band won the 3FM BuZz Award and the following an award at the finale of the annual Dutch musical contest De Grote Prijs van Nederland (The Big Prize of the Netherlands).

Their first EP was released in early 2004, named 'Rumor Had It', featuring 4 songs, including the critically acclaimed 'They've Shut Down Marks & Spencer', which which took radio stations around the Netherlands by storm. A balladeer recorded their first album in Brussels in 2005. On 5 May 2006, their debut album titled Panama was released by EMI Music. The single 'Swim with Sam' was the first single and fast became a hit in the Netherlands. After opening up for international acts Saybia and Keane, a balladeer performed with American band Live.

In early 2007, the band won a Zilveren Harp (Silver Harp), a supporting prize for promising musical artists. In February that year, their third single was released, a ballad called Robin II. A second album has since been released called 'Where are you, Bambi Woods?'.

Their songs are mostly English, so you should have no problem singing along.

Book your tickets to see A balladeer live in concert. Bookings can be made through www.theaterdeveste.nl

When: 12 February 2010 - 20.15
Tickets: €16,50

Image: Marinus de Goederen by Ben Houdijk

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