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And despite only 3 RSVPs on Facebook, the club filled up beautifully—so glad we took the chance! Also, a special shoutout to the familiar faces from our 2014 gig here—great to see you again!
Dankeschön, Bremerhaven!















We had a blast at our gig at Die Röhre in Moers last Friday !
Pictures 1 – 11 by Foto Agentur Ruhr – Bettina Engel Albustin

Piet was interviewed by Milan Tesař from the Czech Radio Proglas when they met at WOMEX in Manchester last autumn.
The second part of that interview just aired and you can listen to it and a handful of songs from Vertigo via the link below.
The interview is in English.
► Listen to the interview HERE

















Throwback to our live show at Café Charlatan last Thursday.
Thank you so much for the great pics Dieter Boone!


“Chanson, Rock, Gypsy, Latin, Balkan oder Punk -jeder dieser Musikstile sagt kurz “Hallo” und sorgt für gute Laune.”
“Chanson, rock, gypsy, Latin, Balkan or punk – each of these musical styles says a quick ‘hello’ and puts you in a good mood”
Thanks to InMusic for this article !



RnR Magazine calls Vertigo a “real powerhouse album,” filled with “beautiful, joyful, committed creativity the planet needs more of these days.”
Featuring a “potent and intoxicating cocktail of punkish energy and cool musicianship,” Vertigo showcases our love for ska, jazz, and multilingual storytelling through songs like ‘Vertigo,’ ‘Sans-Papiers,’ and ‘Changement De Plan.’
Catch the energy live on the #VertigoTour!

We hope you’ll enjoy this interview with Choux de Bruxelles – artist collective’s founders Sarah Baur and Piet Maris in RootsWorld magazine (USA)
Many thanks to Andrew Cronshaw for the lovely catch up and to editor Cliff Furnald !
Nicely timed as well, since we’re entering the festive year of Choux de Bruxelles’ 25th anniversary
► Read the full article HERE


Vertigo is on a joyride!
From debuting at #22 in October to peaking at #15 for two months, finishing 2024 at #62 in the Best of the Year, and now holding strong at #29 in January 2025 — 4 months in the World Music Charts Europe and counting!
We’re honored to be among such incredible artists for so long
Thank you for the love and support!



Exciting News!
Our album Vertigo has been nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award (Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik – PdSK)!
This means Vertigo is included on the long list for the Quarterly Critic’s Choice 1/2025. The PdSK celebrates outstanding music and spoken word recordings, with nominations decided by a jury of independent music critics from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. We’re honored to be recognized among such incredible talent!
The final winners of the Quarterly Critic’s Choice will be announced on February 14, 2025—fingers crossed!
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Your love for Vertigo continues to inspire us !
Follow the link to the longlist of nominees: https://tinyurl.com/pdskJauneToujours