Ilse DeLange has taken the time for her first DVD. In the years before the release of Live In Ahoy 'she grew into an absolute star in the Netherlands. Professionalism is very important to Ilse and this DVD is also worth it. Ilse is clearly at the top of her skills during this concert. She looks fantastic and is accompanied by a great band that includes ex-members of , , and even located. During
… the first two songs it all sounds so perfect that you almost doubt whether it is all live. But after the first cheerful announcement ('Hello everyone!') Ilse's tension drops and the performances gain in spontaneity. When a surprising cover is played halfway through (Sharp Dressed Man by , complete with screeching guitar solos), another side of Ilse emerges, that of tough rock chick. The DVD comes with a live CD. (MS)more
