Band profile:
Distilling beloved American music genres into a distinct signature style, songwriter, bassist and singer Rob Deurenberg and his band of accomplished
musicians bring a fresh yet
subtly familiar sound to every performance.
Evocative melodies with a jazzy edge – at times unabashedly tinged with poppy dynamics – weave around well-crafted lyrics, tight grooves and catchy hooks.
The result is an infectious and unforgettable original sound that demands attention and repeated listens. And bringing it all together with finesse and supple flair is Rob’s sonorous voice.
Lalouzz’s music is often compared with their biggest influences: Sting, Supertramp, Steely Dan and Stevie Wonder. Led by Rob, the band creates their music within a framework that allows each individual musician plenty of room for improvisation.
As a live experience, Lalouzz harmoniously blends raw talent and energy with smooth inspiration. Transcending time and genres, the band is an exhilarating experience not to be missed.
Contact information:
Rob Deurenberg|info@lalouzz.com|+31-6-53819731
Graaf willemlaan 12|1181 EG|Amstelveen|The Netherlands
chamber of commerce: 34388628|vat nr: NL157065297B02
Band profiel
Zowel 'on stage' als in de studio ontstaat er een verrassend meeslepende sound als songwriter, bassist en zanger Rob Deurenberg en zijn band op
eigenwijze manier verschillende
Amerikaanse muziekstijlen mengen.
Een verleidelijke groovy sound met een vleugje jazz, gekruid met dynamische pop, omlijsten mooie teksten met een boodschap. Het resultaat is aanstekelijk, origineel en smaakt naar meer. De warme tenor stem van Rob smeedt het geheel naadloos samen.
De muziek van Lalouzz wordt vaak vergeleken met hun grootste inspirators: Sting, Supertramp, Steely Dan en Stevie Wonder. Aangevoerd door Rob creëert de band muziek die plaats biedt voor inbreng en improvisatie van alle bandleden.
Het is een feest om een live optreden van Lalouzz mee te maken, waar ongepolijst talent, energie en inspiratie samenkomen in muziek die tijd en genres overstijgt. Mis het niet.
Contactinformatie
Rob Deurenberg|info@lalouzz.com|+31-6-53819731
Graaf willemlaan 12|1181 EG|Amstelveen
kamer van koophandel nr: 34388628|btw nr: NL157065297B02
The Blues & Me
words & music: Rob Deurenberg
the blues and me
good friends, we're meant to be
we go back a long long time
the blues and me
whenever I fall
she helps me stand tall
the blues saves me
not said not me
I feel joy and I feel free
I wipe my tears my salty eyes
the blues saved me
she helps me think twice
before i roll my dice
the blues and me
rhodes piano solo by Bob Wijnen
guitar solo by Jesse van Ruller
Backpack full
of dreams
words & music: Rob Deurenberg
see me strollin'
I don't know what's ahead of me
I stopped controllin'
the only thing I wanted is to be free
every leap I take, closer to it
every step I take I have to admit
see me strollin'
I don't know what's ahead of me
I trust the gods
my spirit's up
I'm ready for extremes
I trust my guts
follow my stars
I've got a
backpack full of dreams
so I retire my past
(He will miss you Daisy)
goodbye to secretary Daizy
principles they last
this job simply drove me crazy
every leap I take, further from it
every step I take i have to admit
I retire my past
my boss just drove me crazy
(He trust his scars
follows his stars
He's ready for the extremes)
(He trusts his guts,
spirit's up
He's got a backpack full of dreams)
you can stay
but I will go
I feel high
while you stay low
guitar solo by Jesse van Ruller
backing vocals by Frommermann
guitar solo by Jesse van Ruller
backing vocals by Frommermann
Different Smile
words & music: Rob Deurenberg
woke up today
with a different smile
woke up today
with a different smile
holding your hand
making a stand
ready today
for the love of my life
used to carry my body
in a different way
wear my face
in another shade of grey
lifted my feet
in a dragging mood
wouldn't eat for nourishment
but just for the food
woke up today
with a different smile
woke up today
with a different smile
I just woke up today
holding hands
while you and I dance
ready today
for the love of my life
used to carry my body
in a different way
wear my face
in another shade of grey
lifted my feet
in a dragging mood
wouldn't eat for nourishment
but just for the food
woke up today
with a different smile
Holy Grail
words & music: Rob Deurenberg
see how far we 'progress'
chase me into fortress
how my mind ridges
I've to pull my bridges
my hands endure the numbness
polish my brass harness
no light no shine
part of me stays mine
my heart in four divided
in you I have confided
two for my girls
one for my darling but I decided
my heart stays divided
never up for sale, never up for sale
my holy grail
my goods, gear and accessories
stuffed my house with all complexities
for all I know, it all can go
my goods, gear and accessories
tag it all for sale, tag it all for sale
not my holy grail
flaws in makeup bear the learnings
I'm an open book
of twists and turnings
but somewhere between the boards
I keep the mystery stored
flaws in makeup bare the learnings
never gonna bail, never gonna bail
my holy grail
guitar solo by Jesse van Ruller
Water Colours
words & music: Rob Deurenberg
high school friend 'Quick Jane'
build career like a hurricane
but that silver-lined contract situation
fooled her instinctive navigation
climbing up, raising the bar
but she'll loose that 'rouge et noir'
slick boyfriend 'Jerk Jack
the proverbial knife in her back
left her to wonder
and somehow colder
a womanizer so I told her
Jane reaches out for the truth
but one arm's length wouldn't do
water colours in the rain
water colours and the rain
dilutes the pain
but who's to blame?
in 1642
room with a view
you try to on demand
to understand
what went wrong my friend?
Oprah gives hope
turn off that daily soap
spoiled with strong cards
you never had to guard
that achilles part
so you move back in with
'I told you so mom'
she never failed to drop the bomb
sorting out emotional clutter
slowly you Jane
will crawl out of the gutter
you fight back, cry out those tears
that you gathered over the years
water colours in the rain
water colours in the rain
water colours in the rain
water colours and the rain
clears the brain
but who's to blame?
Hammond solo by Bob Wijnen
Night Train
words & music: Rob Deurenberg
1 AM
reading an old newspaper
which I found with coffee stains
in the filthy dustbin beside me
yesterday's news boring stories
I hope for better ones
let them cross my path
3 AM
the rhythm of the wheels
is making me yawn
still I cannot sleep
in this glamorous coupe
my eyes and ears
are fighting for their rights
I hope my blindness
will soon show me my dream
night train
in this damp and dusty
night train
5 AM
the dark sky is changing
changing to shades
of red and blue
the moon will soon
be changed by the morning sun
I hope this day
will be a sunny one
7AM
due to arrive
hasten slowly to platform four
but once there
no one is waiting for me
only a cold draft
slapping my face
night train
in this damp and dusty
night train
9AM
still waiting
I know I missed my connection again
an almost vanished perfume
is all that I can smell
my goal slipped through
my fingers once more
11AM
I feel like dying
the blues is all that's left for me
fragile broke and broken
but still alive
only a strong coffee
will help me through this day now
night train
in this damp and dusty
night train
later that day
waiting for the next passing train
maybe my last opportunity
to gamble again
my damn pride is at stake
hope bad luck
won't double-cross me again
night train
in this damp and dusty
night train
Wurlitzer solo by Bob Wijnen
guitar solo by Jesse van Ruller
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Lead vocals & (synth) bass:
Rob Deurenberg
Guitars:
Rhodes, Wurlitzer & Hammond:
Drums & percussion:
Joost Kroon
Backing vocals:
Frommermann
Jeroen de Vaal
Marcel Reijans
Matthijs van de Woerd
Martijn de Graaf Bierbrauwer
Arr: Hans Kaldeway
Produced by:
Rob Deurenberg
& Joeri SaalMastering:
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Thanks to:
Gowri, Nikki &
Kira Deurenberg
Mohan Panicker
Loes Bordewin
Peter Riebeek
Priya Machado
Rob van Uchelen