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Raymond van het Groenwoud -albumpresentatie

Paradiso, Tuesday, November 24 at 02:00 PM GMT+1

Artist presents 'Live in Paradiso'

Tuesday afternoon, November 24. In the *Bovenzaal* (Upper Hall) of Paradiso. Raymond van het Groenewoud is being interviewed by Gijs Groenteman and is performing a few songs to mark the release of the album 'Live in Paradiso'.

The world was just emerging from quarantine; to celebrate that victory over the virus in style, Raymond van het Groenewoud performed in his Amsterdam. And in Paradiso, no less, the venue of his boyhood dreams.

The concert had been postponed five times, but that evening, it finally happened. And what a night it was. For three hours, he sang of old flames and new loves. As always, with plenty of humor, the occasional heartfelt cry, and even a rare surge of nostalgia; but always with fire in his fingers and his soul. He is past seventy, but a magician never forgets his tricks.

The night at Paradiso was given a delightful beat by the band backing him, but also by the audience before him: they applauded ever louder and danced ever more wildly. "I was immersed in a bath of appreciation and love," Raymond said later, "like nothing I had ever experienced before. It was like a dream from start to finish."

By his own account, it was his best concert ever. And fortunately, recording equipment was running that night.

No night lasts forever, but there is hope: on November 27, the album *Live in Paradiso* hits the shelves. For anyone wanting to replay that night; during special moments or whenever the mood strikes.

On November 24, around 1:30 PM, Raymond van het Groenewoud will present the album in the Bovenzaal of Paradiso itself. A relaxed Tuesday afternoon. Gijs Groenteman asks questions, and the master himself performs three songs on the piano. Perhaps you’ll be in the audience this time.

Space is limited to 100 people, so book quickly by sending an email to: [email protected]

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/raymond-van-het-groenwoud-albumpresentatie

Ledbyher

Paradiso, Sunday, December 6 at 10:00 PM GMT+1

UK jerk, drill, neo-soul and grunge

Ledbyher moves between UK jerk, drill, neo-soul and grunge, pairing husky vocals with shifting synths and raw, intimate production. Describing her sound as “bedroom drill” or “lady trap,” the London-based artist balances soulful melodies with restless rhythms and a rougher DIY feel.                                                      
Born Rachel Aisyah Diack, the Indonesian Scottish rapper, singer, producer and filmmaker grew up between Germany, Indonesia and rural Norfolk. Her writing draws as much from poetry and cinema as it does from UK drill, with even her stage name borrowed from a line in Wordsworth’s 'The Prelude'. That mix runs through songs about heartbreak, longing and survival, where deeply personal lyrics meet trap beats.

On her mixtape 'The Elephant', Ledbyher brings these influences together through woozy rap, saxophone-led melodies and guitar-driven tracks. From lyrics and production to videos and artwork, she shapes a world that feels distinctly her own.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/ledbyher

Fright Years

Paradiso, Sunday, April 11 at 07:30 PM GMT+2

New indie rock band from Edinburgh

There’s something in Fright Years’ sound that can only come from Edinburgh: the weather, the beauty and the weight of everything that has happened there. The four-piece create guitar-driven indie rock in which personal pain is transformed into something universal. Since forming in 2021, Fright Years have built a reputation for powerful live performances and a rapidly growing fanbase. With new music and a new record label behind them, the band is embarking on the next chapter. Fright Years’ music draws on 1990s alternative rock, 1980s post-punk and new wave, yet sounds entirely contemporary. Influences from bands such as Wolf Alice, The Killers and Yeah Yeah Yeahs come together in a sound that is both raw and compelling. And if Florence + The Machine ever struck a chord deep within you, Fright Years are the next band you need to hear.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/fright-years

Yeko Ono? (NL) + BEP (NL) + The Vulgarettes (NL)

The Cave, Saturday, October 10 at 09:30 PM GMT+2

Yeko Ono? (NL)

Sat October 10, 2026 starts at 23:30

Yeko Ono? is a post-punk noise-rock indie band that embodies the raw energy and experimental drive of their influences, The members were previously part of Amsterdam's vibrant underground music scene in bands such as Makazoruki and Punk Panters Inc.

BEP (NL)

Sat October 10, 2026 starts at 22:30

The National Pop Institute described BEP as an "Amsterdam-based power trio producing tight noise, punk-pop, and (jazz) rock in the tradition of bands like NoMeansNo, Victims Family, and Firehose."

The Vulgarettes (NL)

Sat October 10, 2026 starts at 21:30

The Vulgarettes is an old-school, flamboyant "grrrl punk" and garage rock band

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/yeko-ono-nl-bep-nl-the-vulgarettes-nl

Proxima Flare (NL) + Hurryland (NL) + Life's Metaphor (NL)

The Cave, Friday, October 16 at 09:00 PM GMT+2

Proxima Flare (NL)

Fri October 16, 2026 starts at 23:00

Proxima Flare is an alternative metal band from Amsterdam and Haarlem. Their sound is built on heavy, guitar driven songs where the drums often take the lead and the bass plays a clear and important role. Clean vocals bring everything together and give the band its own identity.

Hurryland (NL)

Fri October 16, 2026 starts at 22:00

We are Hurryland, a jazz influenced progressive metal band which blends the heaviness of metal, the improvisation of jazz and the soundscapes of ambience with one simple goal: To have you experience that feeling you only get when you listen to your favorite song.

Life's Metaphor (NL)

Fri October 16, 2026 starts at 21:00

A blend of modern rock, alternative metal, progressive rock, and stoner rock, characterized by heavy riffs, unexpected rhythms, and captivating melodies.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/proxima-flare-nl-hurryland-nl-lifes-metaphor-nl

Far Beyond (BE) + Vagevuur (BE)

The Cave, Saturday, October 17 at 09:45 PM GMT+2

Far Beyond (BE)

Sat October 17, 2026 starts at 22:45

FAR BEYOND is a five-piece band formed in Ghent, Belgium, in 2022. The members of Far Beyond began bashing out heavy metal chords when they were in their teens, carving an energetic sound with catchy driving guitar riffs and alternative melodic parts. Combine that with a powerful yet sometimes jazzy drumbeat and high octane ferocious vocals, and this group of friends will soon establish themselves in a well deserved high level metal landscape. They have shared the stage with bands such as Galactic Empire, Poseydon, Stef Paglia, Up Your Mule, Biezen and Our Common Sense.

Vagevuur (BE)

Sat October 17, 2026 starts at 21:45

Vagevuur is a Flemish post-metal band from the Ghent region that fuses doom, sludge, and blackgaze into an overwhelming journey through melancholy, rage, and existential unrest. Driven by heavy guitars, a massive low-end, and layered atmospheric textures, the quartet gradually builds its compositions. Quiet passages create a stifling tension until razor-sharp outbursts ruthlessly shatter the mounting sense of dread. The interplay between frontman Thomas’s impassioned, screaming vocals and guitarist Arno’s backing vocals adds an extra dark and immersive dimension to the music.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/far-beyond-be-vagevuur-be

Longo Longo

Paradiso, Saturday, March 6 at 07:30 PM GMT+1

Afrofunkband with Cuban roots

Longo Longo is a collective explosion of rhythm, soul, and liberation. Their sound is rooted in the Cuban tradition, featuring two lead singers who grew up in Cuba.

The group comprises no fewer than thirteen musicians, a hypnotic fusion of African rhythms, a Cuban heartbeat, and Dutch psychedelia powerful enough to melt your mind. A Longo Longo show is more than just a concert; it is a ritual, a dance ceremony where audience and band merge into a single, surging mass of sweat, movement, and euphoria.

New music is in the works, and Longo Longo will be performing at Paradiso on March 6th.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/longo-longo

Florence Road

Paradiso, Thursday, May 13 at 08:30 PM GMT+2

A four-piece indie rock band from Ireland

Florence Road started out as four friends playing covers during their lunch break at school in Ireland. Now, a few years, plenty of rehearsals in the barn and a TikTok cover of Paramore later, life for Lily Aron, Emma Brandon, Ailbhe Barry and Hannah Kelly looks quite different. The band released their first mixtape in 2025 and have gone from strength to strength ever since, with sold-out tours and ever-larger festival sets.

Their music sits somewhere between indie rock and alternative pop, with guitars that really let rip and choruses that are usually just as powerful. The lyrics come from a very relatable place: being in love, trying to grow up and sometimes simply not knowing what to do with yourself. For instance, the new track ‘7563’ is about feeling lost and alienated, and about the moment when you realise you have to find your way out of it yourself. As a result, Florence Road often sound grand, but above all they write about the chaos that comes with it.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/florence-road-1