Kraak en Smaak

From: Amsterdam Weekly
You know you’ve made it when American cop shows with initials in their titles are using your songs. Leiden’s upbeat, funky breaks trio Kraak en Smaak scored just that with feelgood single ‘Squeeze Me’ earlier this year. That said, they don’t really need CSI’s help—the song’s own video, of flick-book trick photography was cool enough for Kanye’s tick of approval. Their most recent album Plastic People, has been a huge break-out overseas, allowing them to tour the world, sell out New York gigs and appear on US talk shows. Onstage, it switches between DJ and band mode, but Tuesday night's show will see a busy stage with singer, MC, drums, bass, keyboards and percussion to leave a crunchy after-taste. (Colin Delaney) Paradiso, Grote Zaal, 20.00, €12.50 + membership.
Note: Name not actually a reference to hard drugs – actually translates from Dutch to English as "Crunchy & Tasty".

Amsterdam Gig Guide

From: Amsterdam Weekly.
Here's the gig guide until the end of the year. It's pretty quiet at this time of year around here. There's a few parties going on and plenty of festive cheer in the classical world but as far as live music goes it's a bit slow. That said, here are my picks. Tonight, Monday 22 December, you could anti-up, and head out into the cold-as-ice weather for G Unit'sM.O.P at Paradiso. Or alternatively catch Rusty Santos' colourful project, The Present in the small hall.
Tomorrow, Tuesday 23, Leiden lads done good Kraak en Smaak whip up something tasty again at the Paradiso. Saturday 27 see local old-timer swamp rockers Claw Boys Claw team up with Melbourne Australia's Cosmic Psychos at Melkweg.
Monday 29 Sludgy, swampy electro-rock duo on drum and keyboard zZz raise the dead at Melkweg. If you're lucky enough to be in town, I'll take you. I'll leave you with this brilliant video by zZz


Also, New Years Eve... party at Adams: Crude & Dorkmeister and DJ Crane presiding.