J-STARS

J-STARS

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J-Stars is a Dutch ska music band, formed in 2004 by Johan Steevens. Their music is described as up-tempo ska.

J-Stars play shows all over the Netherlands and occasionally in Belgium and Germany. Their lyrics are all written in Dutch.

In their live songs, their own work is played as well as some legendary ska covers with much energy. Also, people from the audience are frequently asked on stage to perform a rap or play guitar and such.

They released their first album, "Skadilemma", in 2004.
Tracklist:
*1. Sukkel
*2. Groot Kind
*3. Zoveel
*4. Popster
*5. Waaien
*6. Ziekmelding
*7. Niets
*8. Skadilemma
*9. Op Visite
*10. Fanatieke Hond
*11. Vergeten
*12. Boefke

A year after a live EP followed, simply entitled "LIVE", recorded at Appelpop, Tiel.
Tracklist:
*1. Skadilemma
*2. Altijd Groener
*3. Niets
*4. Ziekmelding
*5. Monsters

In 2006 a second studio album was released, entitled "Onkruid".
Tracklist:
*1. Onkruid
*2. Het Beste
*3. Lang Geleden
*4. De Wereld
*5. Onderbreking
*6. Altijd Groener
*7. Cosa Nostra
*8. Gek Genoeg
*9. Niets Voor Mij
*10. Daar Gaan We Weer
*11. Nice Time

A new live album (to celebrate the 100th gig) will be released in September 2008, which carries the title "Honderd! 100x100% Live", which will be having 22 live tracks.

Band Members

*Johan Steevens, guitar, lead vocals
*Annemieke Henrichs, trombone, vocals
*Sander Loog, saxophone, vocals
*George Coenraad, drums, vocals
*Pier Borkent, trumpet, vocals
*Hidde Roorda, bass
*Marco de Lange, keys

Discography

*Skadilemma, 2004
*Live(EP), 2005
*Onkruid, 2006
*Honderd! 100x100% Live, coming up September 2008

External links

* [http://www.j-stars.nl/ Official homepage]
* [http://www.myspace.com/jstarsska/ MySpace page]


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