's triumphal march may be well known. De Brabander drags in charts and golden harps as if it takes no effort at all. One of his greatest successes is the concert series which has been an annually recurring phenomenon since 2007. Also in 2010 the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven was filled a few times for the folk singer. With so many praises, Meeuwis got a little nostalgic for the time he played in
… pubs with his student band Vagant. Hence, he and his regular musicians visited a number of cafes under the ridiculous name The Monkey Sandwich Band. Of course, this news leaked out quickly and there were no real bar concerts, as the local regulars were supplemented by hordes of fans. Nevertheless, these more intimate concerts gave the starting signal for the CD Armen Open. A remarkably delighted and strong CD, which again underlines that Meeuwis and his co-writers and the purveyors of the court are from Nederpop. Without many difficult musical and lyrical twists, their songs excel in eloquence. And that works in a café, in a football stadium and in the CD player at home. (JE)more
