N9 Villa

Music:

Member Since: 22/11/2006
Band Website: www.n9.be
Band Members: The N9 Staff: Jan (bookings), Bernadette (administration), Lieve (bar), Patrick (chief technician), Karel (website, press & communication, assistent technician), Frederik (upkeep), Freddy & Simon (upkeep, cook), Kathy & Lindy (cleaning staff), Els (education)
Influences: Anything we like, really.
Sounds Like:
FAMOUS ARTISTS THAT PLAYED @ N9 VILLA :

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ARTIST COMMENTS
CHIP TAYLOR about his concert at N9 (3/12/06) in his road book:
DEC 3 – heading for EEKLO, BELGIUM

It’s Sunday afternoon . John’s driving – damp & drizzly. We arrive at the venue (N9) at about 3:30.. where we meet the terrific couple that promoted this gig on behalf of a no-profit/ government sponsored organization.. Jan & Bernadette.. what a great place ..

THE VENUE - N9 – is a modern, fresh looking MERCURY LOUNGE type place.. with a great sound system.. we’ll have 5 excellent monitors tonight – a real luxury!!

Upstairs is a spacious three room set up.. with a dining area & 2 rooms for the band to relax & get ready.

SOUND CHECK – Patrick & Carl are the engineers – they arrive at 5:00 to set up the Mike’s etc… we start checking a bit after 6:00 & are done by 6:30.

DINNER – Host Jan & I decide we’re good at making hot water for tea.. but Burnadette is good at all the rest – FOR EXAMPLE .. THIS AMAZING HOME COOKED MEAL…. Featuring a warm bowl of chicken & vegetable & rice & something else that tastes to me like turkey stuffing .. but way better.. THANKS BERNADETTE!!!

THE SHOW Carrie has a bit of problems with her fiddle on the first song.. but it’s smooth sailing from there…This is a fan based audience … both my 70’s stuff & the duets.. a great audience to play for!!

Lots of highlights for me.. the new stuff.. “…Jesus” ..’Hallelujah Boys”…”Never Gonna Be Your Bride:”, ”Thursday Night LV Airport”.. “Bippity Boo” (a big fan favorite tonight).. but aside from BIG RIVER.. & ANEL Of The Morning: & WILD THING.. Carrie’s new one’s “50’s French Movie” & “Big Kiss” were super highlights for me … as well as a requested, “STORYBOOK CHILDREN” & “Same Old Story”… ended this great night with a rockin version of “All The Rain”

Thanks to all who attended this terrific last night of the tour --- what a wonderful; venue this is!!! Again thanks to Patrick & Carl for the great sound… president of the association .. Jan-France … great talking with you later … thanks for the TRUTH about Santa Claus.. a 16th century Bishop from Smyrna, Turkey.. a dark skinned fellow who took care of orphans & brought them little gifts.
Thanks top Lieva.. our bartender friend… Hi to Jan-france’s mom Maria Christiana??… AND A BIG HI TO STEIN (a volunteer) …
Again, thanks JAN & BERNADETTE.. Carrie, me & the boys appreciate the kindness, good food, & great friends. SEE YOU SOON!!
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JOHN from NIZLOPI (3/11/06) on his blog:
The venue we played was called N9 and has had so many great acts playing there, I have to say the sound was the best I've had on the double bass for a long time. Its a venue made out of the love of music and not really about making a profit.

N9 2008 top ten, according to some of our staff members:

Jan:
1. Ernest Ranglin meets The High Notes
2. Bambu Station
3. Forro In The Dark
4. Big Jay McNeely
5. Teitur
6. Carolina Chocolate Drops
7. Bord Du Nord
8. Theodossii Spassov
9. Larry Garner
10. David Olney
Patrick:
1. Bambu Station
2. Ernest Ranglin meets The High Notes
3. Larry Garner & Band
4. Big Jay Mc Neely & His L.A. All Stars
5. Kwani Experience (in N9 Villa)
6. Carolina Chocolate Drops
7. Chip Taylor feat. Kendell Carson
8. Theodossi Spassov
9. Seatsniffers
10. Johnny Dowd

FROM THE PAST :

Selah Sue @ N9 Villa, January 2009

Larry Garner @N9 Villa, November 2008

The Bad Plus @ N9 Villa, Octobre 2007

Chuck Prophet @ N9 Villa, Octobre 2007

Hackensaw Boys @ N9 Villa, September 2007

Pistolera @ N9 Villa, April 2007

Supersones @ N9 Villa, May 2006

Record Label: Unsigned