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Blues-rock power trio Rob Orlemans & Half Past Midnight has inspired enthusiasm and loyalty among fans around the world through their explosive live performances and exceptional musicianship. The band is a frequent headliner at Blues festivals throughout Europe, and has earned a growing audience for their live performances in the USA, Europe. and at home in The Netherlands.
Their CD release "Live In Chicago" was recorded in the Blues capital of the world, and features several renown guest performers from Chicago's Blues community.(Jacob Dawson, Tommy McCrackin) The CD has been enjoying extensive airplay on radio stations and blues programs throughout Europe and the USA.
Blues magazines and web sites have been generous in their praise for "HPM: Live In Chicago".
The recent album "Libertyville" CD gets great reviews all over the world. The new Live DVD "Open The Cage" with documentary is a blast! For years, Rob toured with the legendary Curtis Knight, mentor of Jimi Hendrix, (With Yuri Yeryomin on Drums and Tenny Tahamata on Bass) and recorded several albums together. Information about these historic recordings available the website .
The "face" of the band is Rob Orlemans, an innovative and entertaining southpaw guitarist, steeped in guitar lore who has a dynamic, exciting guitar style and sound. In recent years, Rob has led the band to a remarkable international breakthrough. Half Past Midnight's incredible rhythm section, comprised of Ernst van Ee on drums (known from Highway Chile,Vengeance,etc) and Piet Tromp on bass, delivers a powerful yet fluid foundation for Rob's guitar pyrotechnics.
Website:
www.halfpastmidnight.nl
www.roborlemans.com
Contact for booking:
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