Kayak & Plackband in Zoetermeer in 2 days...
Asrai & Seventh Sin in 3 days...
Busy weekend. =)
Plackband was different from when I saw them before, but still a pleasant experience (they dropped their singer and let the keyboardist sing instead), and their opening was just funny.
Kayak needs no further introduction. ^^ It was grand, with Edward Reekers back behind the mic. A blend of old classics and newer songs. The stage lighting was rather bright, so it was great for photos, but gave more of a theatre atmosphere than a concert one, but I suppose that fits Kayak perfectly.
Seventh Sin was a new band, so they made a few mistakes, but they were good at warming the audience up (even though the reactions were mild all night). Their music is "standard" gothic with female singer and grunts, but luckily the girl had a good voice.
Asrai... they didn't exactly disappoint me, but I was expecting something a little more exciting. The music was quite simple (it sounds grander on the album). The guitarplayer barely had to do anything (and was stoned, it seemed), keys were supportive strings only, and the basslines were very simple (even I could do that). The rest of the music, including acoustic guitar, were sampled. They really leaned on their singer, who was the most energetic and does have a good and powerful voice. An okay night.
Symphony X on February 16th at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer (yep, same venue as Threshold in April) It's already sold out, so it will be packed. Intended to bring my camera with me, but when it's that crowded i might leave it at home.
Yeah, I read it was sold out. It's my next gig also, so see you there, I guess.
Do you know the support acts? I only know Circus Maximus is coming.
(Threshold comment) See you in Zoetermeer
Same to you.