Heavy brass instruments, brutal riffage, pounding drums, cojones and Spanish urban lyrics that make you wonder “did they just say that?”. Sure they did! They go by the name of ¡PENDEJO! and will make Grounds erupt like a volcano on March 29. ¡PENDEJO! is a heavy rock band from the Netherlands, founded by two cousins… Continue reading ¡Pendejo!
Archives: Concerten
Baile de Carnaval
| Please note: This event is completely SOLD OUT, there is NO DOORSALE at the venue. As an initiative of the Cultural Center Foundation Capoeiraschool, we celebrate the colorful Giramundo Carnaval, which literally means “the world revolves.” A global celebration where everyone is welcome. An evening where worries are forgotten, and the diversity of Rotterdam… Continue reading Baile de Carnaval
Aleksandar: This Story Is Going To Be Personal
Join us on an intimate musical voyage with Aleksandar at Grounds. Aleksandar Obradović is a guitarist and singer whose classical music background is fused with Pop/Rock, Mediterranean and Balkan music influences. However, his sound crafted over the years is unique with a distinct personal touch. This concert unveils his very first compositions, kept private for… Continue reading Aleksandar: This Story Is Going To Be Personal
20230426 BCUC
BCUC: Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness. Indigenous funk, hip hop, consciousness and punk rock energy from Soweto, South Africa. In April the 2023 Womex Award winners will return to Grounds for another show! The seven-piece band has been mesmerising audiences both locally and globally with its indigenous funk and high-energy performances that have fast made it… Continue reading 20230426 BCUC
{20241705} Dub Pistols
Meet Dub Pistols in Grounds where they will be in May to celebrate their Silver Jubilee! Their sound has morphed a variety of times since their inception: taking in dub, punk, jungle, ska, breakbeat, hip-hop and a whole lot more, it’s been a long road travelled. The genesis of the Dub Pistols began when former… Continue reading {20241705} Dub Pistols
GIDIKI
Gidiki band is a musical ensemble that began playing and experimenting with Greek traditional music in 2014. From then on, they got to perform at all the festivals and venues in Thessaloniki, before moving to Athens and taking their final form. This meant their breakthrough, as it allowed the band to expand its audience and… Continue reading GIDIKI
Tamikrest
Immerse yourself in the sonic landscapes of Tamikrest, a cutting-edge rock group living in one of the world’s remotest deserts. With a name meaning “junction” in Tamasheq, Tamikrest unites five members from diverse backgrounds, offering a tribute to Touareg identity with a modern rock twist. From Kidal, Mali, where it all began with two old… Continue reading Tamikrest
Bassekou Kouyate & Band
Bassekou Kouyate’s extraordinary musical journey shows that he is unquestionably the most innovative and exciting Malian musician to have emerged in recent years. Having defied tradition, he continues to push the boundaries of his ancient musical heritage, bringing his music to audiences around the world with his phenomenal live band Ngoni ba, comprising of his… Continue reading Bassekou Kouyate & Band
Sidiki Ensemble
Sidiki is a multi-instrumentalist, originally from the Ivory Coast, whose talent knows no bounds. For this gig he brings a unique band of all-star musicians performing music from Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and beyond. Sidiki comes from a well-known Malian Griot family, which means African music is in his blood and he has trained from… Continue reading Sidiki Ensemble
GAYE SU AKYOL
| This event is sold out, so there will be no door sale! Gaye Su Akyol, the wildly acclaimed Istanbul-based artist, delivers an unforgettable 4th album Anadolu Ejderi (Anatolian Dragon). Building upon her mélange of Turkish psychedelia, empowering statements and retro-futurist sonics, her vision is more personal and uncompromising than ever before. Courage. Bravery. Daring.… Continue reading GAYE SU AKYOL