Bands

In April 2015 three musicians ( Bart C: double bass, Bart H: guitar and Pascal L: drums ), who already did their fair share of work in the roots scene, decided to form an authentic rockabilly band. Stefni W.joined in May of 2015 and all the pieces fell in place. From that time on, they played on different stages and festivals in the Benelux, Germany and France. In 2021 Stefni decided to leave the band for personal reasons. A new voice joined Wild Deuces, Miss Manon, with a voice and energy that sends the band rockin in outer space. Since then, the band played at Retro Sur Mer, Sjock festival and headlined at Bethune Retro. Their sound is pure and full of energy, like real rock ‘n’ roll used to be. The musical energy generated by the band is enough to run a V8 at full throttle, driven by the passion and power of the front lady. Come and check it out. Festival’s we played so far: Rockabilly Day, Rockabilly Swamp, Rockabilly deluxe, Sjock festival, Bethune Retro, Rolmo’s Roots Rock, Turnhout Royale, Rock’n’Road Stomp, V8 Brothers, and many more… Some quotes of the press: “ Belgium’s best kept secret “ Frantic Franky – Boppin Around “Tight sounding band that makes everybody move” Keys and Chords “with this Wild Deuces we can party all night long” Rootsville

Manon De Schepper: front lady
Bart C: double bass
Bart H: guitar
Pascal L: drums

The members of The Rattleshake Combo are seasoned musicians, and have been playing for too many years to count. The love for Rockabilly, Rock 'n' Roll, Country, & Swing goes very deep...

Danny Janssen: Drums
Jake The Snake: Vocals-guitar
Bart Huysmans: Double-Bass
Stefan Van den Bergh: Lead Guitar

Lawen Stark formed his band in 2006 with Jean McColling (drummer) and the great guitarist Mario Matticci (Be-Bops) the success is immediate! With the presence, the show and the unique voice of Lawen. They scoured the rooms of all Europe, with dates in Spain, Germany, Holland, France, Uk, Sweden, Norway, Austria ... They perform many performances in festivals: The Rockabilly Rave, Hemsby Rockabilly Weekender, High Rockabilly, Rockabilly Day, Rockin 'Around Turnhout, Béthune Festival, The Rocket Room, Sjock Rock. The last album Boom boom room is classified album of the week on the biggest radio in Belgium Classic21 "Doc Boogie" Walter De Paduwa. Lawen's influences are Elvis Presley, Don Gibson, Faron Young,Marty Robbins, Carl Perkins, Grady Martin ...

Lawen's Band is composed of Lawen on vocals and on guitar, it's 100% jazzy Blues roots with a voice like Howlin'Wolf! a Black gospel bottom action pack show !!! Lawen played with mister SUGAR RAY FORD (UK) on guitar last year at Charlie rocket club in Brugge. A great show a great moment and back to the 1940's in Chicago! .

!!! Backseat Boppers !!! These five greased quiffs bring raw unadulterated rockabilly, swing and surf, in an inimitable way. All jumping, shouting, screaming and rolling them up each bar or stage Standing still is simply impossible! The Boppers bring it raw and flaming.

Flaming Frans: guitar
The Wolfman: Drum
Shaking Kurt: Sax
Crazy Hunter: Double-Bass

"U2be - The Belgian U2 Experience" is an experienced U2 Tribute Band. U2be amazingly accurately brings both older hits and newer work with passion and respect for the original from Ireland. With all the hits from around 40 (!) Years of U2 history on their playlist, they are sure to speak to a very wide audience with their non-stop swirling shows: Where the Streets Have No Name, Pride, Vertigo, Beautiful Day, Elevation, I will follow, Sunday bloody Sunday, New Years’ day, With or without you, One… With great attention to detail they unraveled the typical “wall of sound” and reconstructed it with the typical and very recognizable sounds, the use of samples / intros,… as brought by “U2” itself. In addition, the focus was also placed on the visual aspect: looks & moves on stage, identical instruments, video animation (synchronous with the music ... a technical tour de force!). All this to make the audience even more absorbed in the show. See their live images via the YouTube channel, a band with a (hi)story

"The Belgian U2 Experience" was founded at the end of 2011 by guitarist Franky Aneca and consists of musicians from West & East Flanders. From 2012 we have collected a nice “palmares” in Flanders, Wallonia and the Netherlands. Nick Beernaert is singer "Bono" at U2be. Nick has more than 25 years of stage experience and proved in TV programs such as The Voice (2012 and 2019), X-factor, ... that he has some sturdy vocal cords. With the experience and knowledge built up since 2011 and the driven frontman Nick, U2be is a hit ... and they are without a doubt one of the most authentic and appreciated U2 tribute bands in Europe.

Nick Beernaert as "Bono": vocals, harmonica
Franky as "The Edge": guitars, backing vocals
Geert Van Renterghem as "Adam Clayton": bass, backing vocals
Mathieu Vandevoorde as "Larry Mullen Jr.": drums

Los Fantasmas mix shreds of surf, garage,
(60s-) punk and rockabilly into raw and loud ghostabilly since 2015. The red hot cocktail is prepared using greasy Gretsch guitar, overdriven violin bass and old school violent drums. All songs are true stories. Protected by lucha libre masks, El Pulpo, El Loco and El Spock wander around in a universe full of dangerous women, monsters and aliens. Therefore every performance may be the very last and that is why they go to the bone every time.

In January 2018 the clip “Werewolf” is released. From May till October 2018 they recorde a full album with producer Erik Van Biesen (Gorki, The Paranoiacs, Revenge 88). Single “Frankenstein Monster”, taken from the album, is released with a een clip in May 2019. Release of the full album on cd is scheduled for 2020, but in the mean time they release demo “Dracula” with a clip in March 2020. In May 2020 they make the 30 minutes video “An evening with Los Fantasmas” for Sodigent vzw.

El Pulpo: guitar, voice
El Loco: drums
El Spock: bass

Belgian band formed in the 80's THE BOMBSITE KIDS played a lot of gigs in Belgium, France, Holland,regulary as support act of The Flamin' Groovies, The Lords of the New Church,The Nomads, The Dogs, Oberkampf, Alien Sex Fiend,etc....After a twenty year split we're back in 2012.
New shows with Sonny Vincent, The Troggs, Chelsea, The Lords of Altamont, Healty Junkies.......
New shows with the Godfathers, The Kids in Belgium, The Netherlands and France in 2017
The recordings of a new album started in january 2018!
Upcoming shows especially with The lords of Altamont and festivals, and new songs for a new quartet line-up!

The brand new EP (Like in '77) was released in January 2019!!

Jacky Righi: Guitar and vocals
Jef Thomé : Bass and backings
Christophe Gielen: Guitar and backings
JP Devox: Drums and backings

Now, take 2 gallons of Wanda Jackson, 2 gallons of Etta James, a spoonful Howlin’ Wolf,a shot of Dick Dale, add some Cramps and a pint of Nick Curran,mix that all up, shake it, stir it, and light it on fire. The result you get : The Ragged Roses !!!
The Ragged Roses combine the rock & roll spirit of the 1950’s with the attitude of modern roots gunslingers. It’s a new band, female fronted by Katrien, the embodiment of wild performing art, combining stunning vocals with stunning looks, being backboned by – you can call them although their relative young age and wild raging hearts - veterans of the Belgian roots scene. Watch out for that slapping, walking, gypsy swinging upright bass and lightning bolt guitars, surfing on a wave of groovy drums !
The Ragged Roses are now releasing their debut album “Do Me Right”, containing all self-written original songs and one cover of the great Del Shannon. So don’t hesitate to check out their album and please visit one of their staggering live shows … ‘cause one thing’s for sure … The Ragged Roses still have some unfinished business to take care of !!!

Katrien Van Proeyen: Zang
Bart Rico Ulens : Gitaar
Sebi Lee: Contrabas
Johan Bekkers: Drum

Moonshine Reunion taps into half a century of Roots music by taking a twisting road between Rockabilly, Blues and Country rhythms. They are a Rockin’ roadmachine and a great live act since 2004. Their enthousiasm and a chain of skillfully crafted songs certainly makes you wanna hear and see more by this boppin’ combo from Belgium!

Clark Kenis: Upright Bass & Vocals
Wan De Brabander: Guitar
Piet Vercouteren: Guitar & Backing Vocals
Joris Govers : Drums

True friends united by the love for Americana and Outlaw Country Music. That's what Truck Stop Cutie is all about! All members earned their stars and stripes playing in different bands all over Europe. And they definitely have one thing in common... Having fun on and off stage. Playing songs they love from their all time favorite country picking honky tonk heroes mixed with a few Truck Stop Cutie originals. So hold on to your horses 'cause you're in for one hell of a ride..

Wim Geysels:Upright Bass, E-Bass and Vocals
Wan De Brabander:Acoustic Guitar, Bariton Guitar
Steven Hollanders: Electric Guitar and Vocals
Johnny Trash:Drums and Vocals
Bouke Cools: Pedal Steel, Banjo and Vocals

Bruges cover band consisting of 2 singers, 2 guitarists, bassist and drummer. We play pop/rock covers from the 70s, 80s and 90s and distinguish ourselves from other bands by our sometimes daring choice of songs. However, they are all gems that create atmosphere and ambiance. In Belgium, we have such a variety of our own artists and bands who have written beautiful songs (Belpop). We have also included some of these in our set.

Sabine De Keyser: Vocals
Caroline Verbrugghe: Vocals
Philippe Bailly: lead guitar
Paul Voeten: Rythm guitar
Dirk Verhelle: Bass
Luc Bousson: Drums

10 Cats Down is a straight-up rockabilly, Rock ‘n’ Roll band founded in 2015 and inspired by the pioneers of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Next to the classics of Johnny Cash, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, we also pay tribute to the female rockabilly singers of the 50's and today, Wanda Jackson, Imelda May, Janis Martin, ... We play al songs with our own twist without affecting the original. In short, a nostalgic performance with the necessary show and atmosphere

Britt Bones: Lead vocal
Dangeroius Dave: Guitar
G Rock: Double Bass + backing
Mr. Fish: Drums + backing

Active since 2016, this band knows how to get a (retro)-party going!! They bring to you not only the best rock ‘n roll hits, but also those wonderful close harmony doo-wops, happy popcorn music, some slows for the romantic souls, and of course those irresistible Motown hits! But enough talking… let the music speak!

Chantal Rozsa: Vocals & sax
Leentje Mariën: Vocals
Veerle Schepers: Vocals
Geert Folens: Bass
Patrick Antonis: Guitar
Jos Stockbroekx: Keyboard
Erwin Ballings: Drums

A trio of drums, guitar and bass on a bed of solid Rock, served fresh from East Flanders

Glenn Van Damme: Vocal, Guitar
Thomas Pennewaert: Drums
Kobe De Vos: Bass guitar, Backing vocals

Allie and The Roosters is an acoustic trio that reduces hyper-famous hits to their essence.
3 voices, an acoustic guitar and a double bass is all these 3 enthusiastic musicians need to get everyone dancing and singing along.
A lot of ultra-famous artists are completely stripped down to the core of their music. From Elton John to Amy Winehouse, from Johnny Cash to Queen and from The Beatles to Soulsister. All are featured in an energetic and vibrant live show.

Aline Bert: Lead vocals
Jarne Maene: Akoestische gitaar en backing Vocals
Aaron Rotsaert: Contrabas en backing vocals

We are No Apologies, alternative rock band from the Kempen region, and not just one. We look for specific songs from the 90s to now, with sometimes a trip to an earlier decade which we then pour over with our own superhero sauce without straying from the original. So you get a rock, hard-rock , punk rock, stoner rock, grunge, nu-metal something think e.g. Me First & The Gimme Gimmes. Our alter-egos are superheroes which we display with our t-shirts, Spiderman, Superman, Batman, Ironman , Deadpool, Captain America, no show without them!!! Our playlist consists of some 60 nrs from which we build a set, by YOU deciding how long it lasts. Our name has been on numerous posters, festivals, music pubs, fairs, pub crawls etc…. We call ourselves without hesitation the best alternative rock band from Flanders and far beyond!

Jo Bernaerts: vocals - guitar
Filip Adriaensen: guitars – backing vocals
Gert Cools: bass
Marc De Backer: reserve Bas
Bart Frans: drums

Two passionate singers and four musicians, all with years of experience and a huge drive to make every performance a party. They perform pop/rock covers from the 80-90-00s but also contemporary covers ranging from Bryan Adams to Robert Palmer to Foo Fighters. They also perform lesser-known gems such as Arctic Monkeys or Florence and the Machine. Above all, get carried away in a mega rock trip!

Evelien Desplenter :Leading lady & keys
Tania Vermeersch : Leading lady
Rik Deveeuw : Drums
Olivier Cardon : Guitar
Tom Van Houdenhove : Bass
Franky Lattré : Guitar

The Man in Black Group brings you the highlights of the vast career of the greatest country singer ever in just over 25 songs, including about 8 duets Johnny Cash/June Carter. All performed true to the roots of country, but with the energy and power of rock'n roll.

The deep, resonant voice of singer/guitarist Geert Bouckaert sounds very similar to that of Cash, but he adds his personal touch to every song. Also singer Yanina Van Steenbrugghe performs June Carter's vocals in her own unique way. Even more powerful and soulful. Guitarist Lajos Tauber’s telecaster takes care of that typical ‘boom chicka boom’- sound, but he also enriches Cash's songs with more rock and bluesy sounds. Double bass player Karel Algoed and drummer Tom Voet add the vibe of rockabilly.

In between the songs, Geert Bouckaert shares funny facts and anecdotes from the turbulent life of Johnny Cash with the audience, which adds an extra dimension to the show. Timeless entertainment for all ages.

Geert Bouckaert: Acoustic guitar, vocals, blues harp
Yanina Van Steenbrugghe: Vocals, percussion
Lajos Tauber: Telecaster
Karel Algoed: Double Bass
Tom voet: Drums

As a trio The Man in Black brings you all of Johnny Cash’s greatest hits in the line up of the great country singer’s early days: acoustic guitar, telecaster and double bass. Authentic, still much more powerful, due to a stomp box, rockabilly slap bass and bluesy sounds from the electric guitar, often accompanied by a harmonica. The Man in Black trio evokes the vibe and good times of a fifties juke joint, but set in the 21th century.

Geert Bouckaert: Acoustic guitar, vocals, blues harp
Lajos Tauber: Telecaster
Karel Algoed: Double Bass