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Arnhem, Netherlands (1986 – present)
Bettie Serveert is a Dutch indie-rock band from Arnhem. Their name, which translates to “Bettie serves,” is taken from a series of tennis instructional books by Dutch tennis player Betty Stove, who lost the Wimbledon Ladies singles final in 1977.
Comprising vocalist Carol Van Dyk (vocals), Peter Visser (guitar), Herman Bunskoeke (bass) and Berend Dubbe (drums) they originally formed in 1986 as a side-project of De Artsen. After De Artsen split up in 1990, Bettie Serveert became a full-time project. Bettie Serveert released their debut album “Palomine” in 1992, which, fifteen years after its release, is still a modern indie rock classic, wonderfully blending together influences of Velvet Underground and Neil Young with melancholic lyrics, catchy tunes and a lo-fi-feel.
After releasing the full-length albums “Lamprey” (1995), “Dust Bunnies” (1997) and the Velvet Underground cover album “Venus In Furs” (1998), drummer Berend Dubbe decided to leave because of musical disagreements. He started his own samplepop-project: Bauer, receiving critical acclaim in Holland and Belgium. Various drummers took the place of Dubbe on the albums that followed (Private Suit, Log 22, Attagirl and Bare Stripped Naked). During most gigs, Gino Geudens of Belgian nineties power pop band Metal Molly, plays the drums.
Bettie Serveert continues to tour extensively through Western Europe, Canada and the United States.
Comprising vocalist Carol Van Dyk (vocals), Peter Visser (guitar), Herman Bunskoeke (bass) and Berend Dubbe (drums) they originally formed in 1986 as a side-project of De Artsen. After De Artsen split up in 1990, Bettie Serveert became a full-time project. Bettie Serveert released their debut album “Palomine” in 1992, which, fifteen years after its release, is still a modern indie rock classic, wonderfully blending together influences of Velvet Underground and Neil Young with melancholic lyrics, catchy tunes and a lo-fi-feel.
After releasing the full-length albums “Lamprey” (1995), “Dust Bunnies” (1997) and the Velvet Underground cover album “Venus In Furs” (1998), drummer Berend Dubbe decided to leave because of musical disagreements. He started his own samplepop-project: Bauer, receiving critical acclaim in Holland and Belgium. Various drummers took the place of Dubbe on the albums that followed (Private Suit, Log 22, Attagirl and Bare Stripped Naked). During most gigs, Gino Geudens of Belgian nineties power pop band Metal Molly, plays the drums.
Bettie Serveert continues to tour extensively through Western Europe, Canada and the United States.
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| FULL TRACK Dreamaniacs [Acoustic] | 3:40 |
| FULL TRACK Attagirl [Acoustic] | 3:54 |
| FULL TRACK Don't Touch That Dial! | 3:37 |
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Attagirl
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Palomine
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Pharmacy Of Love
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Dust Bunnies
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_tunic_ wrote:
Buy the 3CD B-sides bonanza, very limited special anniversary edition. Get it while you can! Their twitter says they are recording a new album, again with Joppe on drums! :-)
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fsatf-bmx wrote:
such a great band, I love Carol's voice. From indie/rockmusic, one of the best things to come out of The Netherlands.
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D-blabla wrote:
Sowieso vet dat een Nederlandse band gedraait wordt in the O.C!
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JoanLeo wrote:
Her vocal is so emotional, fascinating! Lover I Don't Have to Love is amazing!
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FFearFFactory wrote:
Nog nooit van gehoord...
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foobar1964 wrote:
imho one of the best bands in the world
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Sasahara07 wrote:
the best band of the netherland
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toddc2001 wrote:
Great interview with Carol and Peter here: http://thedumbingofamerica.net/2010/10/29/history-lesson-bettie-serveert/
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Aragorn_501 wrote:
Just heard Kid's Allright on the Matador at 21 set...This band is amazing. I'm a little pissed that the show in Chicago tomorrow night is 21+ though.
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JNHNDRK wrote:
De naam is echt mooi.
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JeroenKlomp wrote:
dear bettie serveert fans, please support Bauer and vote their pictures up, or else the other bauers will take over the artist page. thank u ;-)
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needmymusictoda wrote:
I love this band so much I can't even explain it - thank you
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genericmachine wrote:
@aschne the guy is class, one of the best drummers I've seen play.
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Celadoor wrote:
I really like new album
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MsKite wrote:
Free download of an acoustic version of "Semaphore" @ http://www.pluginmusic.com/freemusic/bettieserveert
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aschne wrote:
P.S. Joppe on drums makes all the difference! 'Calling' is just like...such a freaking amazing song!
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aschne wrote:
New album is sooooo good :)
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trigger_hippie wrote:
lots of love for "Pharmacy of Love"!
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moerex wrote:
Nice to hear a new Bettie Serveert album. I kinda lost track of 'em after their 1992 debut. Was surprised to find they've been releasing albums fairly steadily since then. Carol Van Dijk's voice is so luscious.... :D
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khambrel13 wrote:
they are sooooo good. they are the only band i've honoured by placing one of their stickers on my bass guitar. i still LOVE the Palomine album.
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All The Other Fish
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Lover I Don't Have To Love -…
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Kid's Alright
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Dreamaniacs
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News
Mezz show verplaatst!
23 Feb 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/bettieserveert
Carol
says YES but her pneumonia does not agree: the show @ Mezz
will be
moved from Febr. 25th to April 11th. Tickets remain
valid.http://www.mezz.nl/jointhemusic/nieuws/n..ews_artic...
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Mezz show verplaatst!
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18 Feb 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/bettieserveert
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