We managed to catch a few dry hours in between the incessant rainstorms last month and biked over to Bloemendaal for an outdoor concert. The venue is a small, intimate amphitheater tucked into the North Sea dunes. We’ve seen several shows here, and even with a sold-out crowd of 1000 people, there is never a bad seat in the house.
This latest concert was Ilse de Lange. We’ve always liked Ilse’s music, a blend of pop, folk, and country with heavy influence from James Taylor and Neil Young. But neither of us was prepared for her energy and presence on stage. Maybe it was the cozy outdoor setting, or the unique bond felt between residents of this damp, little country when sharing an evening of dry weather together, but when we biked home later that evening, we both commented that it was one of the best shows that we’ve ever seen. Not only did Ilse perform flawlessly, but she created a genuine connection with the crowd.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6MVcBM4P74&feature=fvsr
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