Joep Berkenbosch - ProfilesArchive

About Me

NOT ON MYSPACE? CONTACT ME HERE: [email protected]'m an award-winning guitarist/singer/songwriter from Amsterdam. I write and play my own special brand of "Funk/Soul/Pop/Rock" which I perform acoustically (solo) as well as with a full electric band. I'm a self-taught musician and was fortunate to spend my formative years in the company of some amazing musicians, both on and off the stage. I've worked on a professional level for over 10 years now and I've performed at well known Amsterdam venues like the Paradiso and Melkweg and at large festivals like Pinkpop. I've played and recorded for world famous dj's and some true legends on the Amsterdam music scene. I've appeared on stage with top US acts like Umphrey's McGee and Galactic. Last year I started my solo project and on December 8th 2007 I was a finalist in Holland's most prestigious live music competition ("Grote Prijs van Nederland") where I won the award for "Best Musician". Since then I've been getting some cool gigs, so come and see me live if you have the chance! I'm also the guitarist and founding member of "EP4B" (Ear Piercing for Babies) an all-star Funk/Rock Band from London, based in Amsterdam. The band includes some heavy players! Check out our profile on myspace! JBa

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/22/2006
Band Website: coming soon
Band Members: Joep Berkenbosch (guitar & vocals)The Band:Frederic Gervais (bass)Tijn de Smidt (keys)Don Wielogroch (drums)
Influences: 60's Soul, 70's Funk and 80's Pop/Rock
Sounds Like: The following videos were filmed at the Melkweg in Amsterdam on December 8th 2007 during the finals of the "Grote Prijs van Nederland" live music competition where I won the award for "Best Musician"."You Should Be (Here With Me)""Something Good"
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Opening up for "Ilse De Lange"

Dear friends, On June 21 I'll be opening up for one of Holland's top acts: "Ilse De Lange" on the big stage at "Enscheday". I'm extremely pleased with this opportunity to showcase my new band in front...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:00 PST

Joep selected for "Popronde"

Dear friends, I've just been selected for "Popronde" a promotional tour of 20 dates around the Netherlands in September, October and November. Keep checking my profile for dates and places or che...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Wed, 14 May 2008 06:03:00 PST

Vondelpark gig

Dear friends, If you're in Amsterdam on August 10th, swing by the Vondelpark for a free concert at 2pm. I'll be playing a show with my band as part of a small festival "Het beste van de Grote Pri...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Wed, 14 May 2008 06:05:00 PST

Jamming with Umphreys McGee

What a crazy week! After playing with Stanton Moore, meeting and hanging out with Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor and watching a Chuck Berry show from the side of the stage(!!!), last night Carole and...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:17:00 PST

Bill Wyman & Mick Taylor

Last night I had the privilege of meeting and hanging out with Bill Wyman’s "Rhythm Kings" backstage at their show at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, and later at the hotel where I witness...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:02:00 PST

Videos on Youtube

Hey Everyone, I’ve just uploaded 4 videos onto my Youtube channel, 2 of which I’ve also posted here on my Myspace profile. These videos were shot at the Melkweg last December. Check them o...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:13:00 PST

Jamming with Stanton Moore

Last night Carole (EP4B) and I went to see the "Galactic" show @ Melkweg in Amsterdam as guests of the band. We met them at last year’s Jam in the Dam festival where EP4B played a set and w...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:12:00 PST

New "Live" track

Hey everybody, I've just uploaded a new track to the player on my profile."You Should Be ( Here With Me)" was recorded live @ the "Melkweg" in Amsterdam on December 8th 2007 during the finals of the "...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:03:00 PST

Contacting Joep Berkenbosch

If you are not a member of the Myspace community and you want to contact me, you can e-mail me here: [email protected] I'm especially interested in receiving e-mails from people who: - Want ...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:51:00 PST

"Grote Prijs" Best Musician Award

Dear friends Although I was not the overall winner at the Melkweg in Amsterdam yesterday, I did however take home the award for "best musician"! Not a bad result I'd say! We put on a hell of a show an...
Posted by Joep Berkenbosch on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:08:00 PST