Raymond Van Het Groenewoud

Straightforward and tough, but just as enchantingly romantic, that's how we know Raymond van het Groenewoud. This Flemish giant delivers big messages into the world in just a few words. His characteristic lyrics are invariably supported by beautiful music. With 'Girls' and 'The love for music' Raymond worked his way to Flemish stardom and since then he has effortlessly stood up next to the new generation. In 2005 the album 'Mr. Raymond'. The song 'Down with America' unleashed a storm of reactions, but the singer remained undeterred. In addition to his own musicians, Van het Groenewoud will also bring the guest musicians from the CD to this concert. They give the indestructible Raymond a new, special, rounder sound. With harmonica virtuoso Steven De Bruyn, known from the experimental blues band El Fish, Raymond secured a top performance. De Bruyn was named best musician of the year at the 2004 Zamu Awards. Witty lyrics, the voice of a Flemish icon and musical top quality. This concert has it all. This summer the stages of the Ghent Festivities had to make do without Raymond, so anyone who wants to see him at work in Ghent knows: Line-up: Raymond van het Groenewoud: vocals, guitar ,

Cesar Janssens: drums

Steven Van Gool: bass

Thomas Vanelslander: guitar

Frank Deruytter: sax and clarinet

Pieter Lamotte: trombone

Steven de Bruyn: harmonica

Bertus Borgers: sax and rhythm guitar