Amsterdam BeatClub (est. 2003, produced by Ir. Vendermeulen) is known for promoting the ultracool music of the fifties and sixties era. It is inspired by The Beat Generation Jazz, Alan Freed's 50's Big Beat, 60's Beat Culture and early tv shows like 'Beat Club' & 'The !!!! Beat'. Many clubnights and festivals are organized at different venues and apart from deejays & live-music the parties often feature Go-Go Dancers, Burlesque performers, sideshows and cult veejay-visuals.
Expect an un-Beat-able Cocktail of the very best Vintage Music!
Greasy Soul, Sleazy Rhythm ‘n Blues, Frantic Rock ‘n Roll, Swingin' Sixties Sounds, Mod-Jazz, Beat, Boogaloo, Twist à-GoGo, Garage Punk, FreakBeat, YéYé, Exotica, Finger Poppin' Popcorn, Ska, Surf, Big Band Jive and Cool Cover versions.
Numerous great artists have performed at Amsterdam BeatClub parties over the years: The Sonics, Arthur Brown, The Jackets, Bonnie St. Claire, The Spunyboys, Big Jay Mc.Neely, Otis Gayle, Natty Bo & the Savoys, Jacqueline Taïeb, Os Mutantes, Wyld Gooms, The Kik, The Fleshtones, GONN, The Hi-Stakes, Earl Jackson, Gizzelle, Los Moustros, Messer Chups, The Mocks, T-99, Wau Y Los Arrrghs!!!, Meschiya Lake, The Rhythm Shakers, The Uppertones.. just to name just a few. Check the ABC Hall of Fame for (almost..) complete list!
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Otis Gayle & the Savoys - Johnny Too Bad (Tardam Records, TA-011)
Otis Gayle was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1946. He started his musical career as a singer with The Virtues and Byron Lee & the Dragonaires. Gayle then started his solo career and in particular his version of 'I'll Be Around' for Coxsone Dodd (Studio Room One) became a success in 1972. In 1983 he received a Juno award. His hit 'Heaven Will Need To Have Delivered You' was certified as the very best Reggae Song. The singer also accompanied artists such as Barry White, Joe Tex and Jackie Mittoo. His status as one of rocksteady's pioneers was discovered by a new generation in 2001 when the revival label Spirit Jazz released "Studio Room One Soul", featuring Gayle's beautiful interpretation of 'I'll Be Around'. After playing a few concerts together with the Savoys (Amsterdam BeatClub, Paradiso, This Is Ska Festival, Rosslau) a soulful version of the rocksteady classic 'Johnny Too Bad' was recorded at the Van Studio’s. On March 1st. 2025 this 45rpm vinyl will be released on Tardam Records (TA-011).
You can pre-order now for only E10 + P&P at: info@amsterdambeatclub.nl
WILD RECORDS DESTROYED BY L.A. FIRES / GO FUND !!!
This is about all that's left of the legendary Wild Records recording studio in LA after the terrible fires. Reb Kennedy's house and his studio, with all the equipment, collections and everything is gone. We've had many Wild Record artists performing at Amsterdam BeatClub, like Gizzelle, the Rhythm Shakers, the Two Timers, Bebo & the Goodtime Boys, Los Killer Tones, the Delta Bombers, etcc.. We always play Wild Records 45's at our ABC parties, it really is a fantastic label. Wild Records will be rebuild and you can help. Marlene and Andrew of the Rhythm Shakers started a crowd funding. Please follow this link and make a donation.. thanks so much! Mikkel / ABC X
Sat. Feb. 15th.
Amsterdam BeatClub at De Nieuwe Anita
great music, fab cocktails, cool dancing & party-time!!!
live: Greenfield Inc. (SoulJazz)
Greenfield Inc. is the latest project by tenorsax colossus Rinus Groeneveld. Together with bassist Eric Barkman, drummer Roberto Haliffi and guitarist Martien Oster, he plays literally everything. From jazz to Jimi Hendrix, from the Who to funk to contemporary pop songs ..this is a show not to be missed!!
The Tardam Records dj-team, for your dancing pleasure:
Ir. Vendermeulen, Pallino & dj Goffry (It.)
E10 (ex service) | tickets | 20:00 - 01:00 | band 22:00 SHARP! | FB
De Nieuwe Anita | Fred.Hendrikstraat 111 | Amsterdam
Sunday March 2nd.
Amsterdam BeatClub at Drifters Bar, Jamaica!
Rhythm and Blues / Soul / Rocksteady Party
THE SAVOYS (NL) with special guest OTIS GAYLE (JAM)
presenting the new Tardam Records 45 rpm release:
Johnny Too Bad (TA-011)
Otis Gayle was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1946. He started his musical career as a singer with The Virtues and Byron Lee & the Dragonaires. Gayle then started his solo career and in particular his version of 'I'll Be Around' for Coxsone Dodd (Studio Room One) became a success in 1972. In 1983 he received a Juno award. His hit 'Heaven Will Need To Have Delivered You' was certified as the very best Reggae Song. The singer also accompanied artists such as Barry White, Joe Tex and Jackie Mittoo. His status as one of rocksteady's pioneers was discovered by a new generation in 2001 when the revival label Spirit Jazz released "Studio Room One Soul", featuring Gayle's beautiful interpretation of 'I'll Be Around'. After playing a few concerts together with the Savoys (Amsterdam BeatClub, Paradiso, This Is Ska Festival, Rosslau) a soulful version of the rocksteady classic 'Johnny Too Bad' was recorded at the Van Studio’s. In March 2025 this 45rpm vinyl will be released on Tardam Records (TA-011).
You can pre-order now for only E10 + P&P at: info@amsterdambeatclub.nl
ABC deejays: Ir. Vendermeulen & Asnavoura
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2PM 'till 7PM | Drifters Bar | 1 Mile Fishermans Beach
Norman Manley Boulevard | Negril, Jamaica | FB EVENT
Sat. March 22nd.
Amsterdam BeatClub at De Nieuwe Anita
great music, fab cocktails, cool dancing & party-time!!!
live: MOOON (psych garage rock)
dj's: Ir. Vendermeulen & Marycherry (FR.) spinning groovy 60's wax!
Entering the world of MOOON is like stepping inside a time machine. The young power trio, comprising brothers Tom and Gijs de Jong and their cousin Timo van Lierop, takes the listener with them to the Golden Age of pop music: the psychedelic boom of the 60's and 70's. While looking to the riches of the past for inspiration, the group dives deep into the rabbit hole and embraces experimentation, resulting in a colorful mix of styles and ideas, without ever losing their authenticity and character.
E10 (ex service) | tickets | 20:00 - 01:00 | MOOON 22:00 SHARP! | FB
De Nieuwe Anita | Fred.Hendrikstraat 111 | Amsterdam
Fri. March 28th.
Amsterdam BeatClub in Maloe Melo
live: Sir Bald y los Hairies (UK, Wild R'nR Party!)
live: Sir Bald y los Hairies (UK)
This is the latest incarnation of the great Hipbone Slim. Sir Bald y los Hairies play like a massive thunderstorm. You'll get totally blown away by their R'nR show. It has a fun twist! It’s a show that encompasses a surf, punk, garage, rock n roll party music vibe... Beware, these guys have just ESCAPED FROM THE ZOO!!!! Well, it certainly sounds like it!! Main influences are Bo, Link, Chuck, Trashmen, Doo wop, Rivieras, Ramones, Surf, Girl Groups, Sonics, rock n roll, 70s punk, 60s garage/beat. 'Nough said, go check em out ...Argghhhhhhh!!!
deejays Ir. Vendermeulen & Brother Boogaloo
...spinning the wildest 50's/60's wax!!
E10 (ex service) | tickets | 22:00 - 03:30 | 1st. set at 23:00 SHARP! | FB
Maloe Melo | Lijnbaansgracht 163 | Amsterdam
Fri. April 18th.
Amsterdam BeatClub at De Nieuwe Anita
great music, fab cocktails, cool dancing & party-time!!!
live: the Skepticals (ModJazz & Spy-Fi)
With a heavy organ, smooth sax, grooving guitar, fat bass & funky drums, The Skepticals play a mix of various styles: boogaloo, New Orleans, mod-jazz, spy-fi and rhythm 'n blues. The repertoire mostly consists of original compositions, in which sometimes the eerie theremin is used. Two tracks were released on vinyl: 'DIABOLIK' (Tardam Records / AcidJazz) and 'CHILLS' (Amsterdam BeatClub vol.3, Sonic Rendezvous). This swinging quintet has the Skeps edge.. Sho 'Nuff!
Extra Mega Special Dublin Deejay Team "The Irish Invasion":
Lex Woo, Dandelion, Mr. Whippy & Tiggi70 spinning only the very best 50's/60's music!
E10 (ex service)| tickets | 20:00 - 01:00 | band 22:00 SHARP! | FB
De Nieuwe Anita | Fred.Hendrikstraat 111 | Amsterdam
Fri. May 23rd.
Amsterdam BeatClub at De Nieuwe Anita
live: The Wyld Gooms (USA, 60's garage punk)
The Wyld Gooms from Los Angeles are BACK at ABC where they totally blew the roof off in May 2023! They are the new graveyard rockers on the block. The Wyld Gooms are loud, aggressive and in your face, with snarling guitar tones, snotty vocals and overdriven Farfisa organ. It's a sound that's sure to please any primitive punk rock n roller. They released a couple of collectable garage 45's and their single 'Thinkin' Bout You' was featured on the hit album 'Amsterdam BeatClub, the Best Place to Go! Go! vol.3"! ..it's a Wyld time you don't want to miss!
dj's: Ir. Vendermeulen, Asnavoura & Yves of Destruction playing the grooviest 50's/60's records!
great music, fab cocktails, cool dancing & party-time!!!
E12,50 (ex service) | tickets | open 20:00 - 01:00 | GOOMS 22:00 SHARP! | FB
De Nieuwe Anita | Fred.Hendrikstraat 111 | Amsterdam
Friday June 13th.
Amsterdam BeatClub at De Nieuwe Anita
live: Gizzelle (USA, Wild Records) & the Savoys
Rhythm 'n Blues, Soul, Rock 'n Roll!
Gizzelle (Los Angeles, CA) her first release on 45rpm "Baby Please Don't Go" was released in 2005 on the famous WILD RECORDS label. This record, with CC Jerome from the Savoys on guitar, received rave reviews in both the Rock 'n Roll world and the Soul-scene and fast become a collector's item. Her debut album "Devil or Angel" contained a mix of 50's R'nB, 60's Soul and pure Rock 'n Roll. Other releases include the beautiful "I'm a Good Woman" on 45rpm and the album "Rhythm & Soul". Gizzelle is blessed with one of the best voices in the scene and she knows how to captivate the audience like no other. After her succesful concert in 2022 she is now returning to Amsterdam BeatClub for another great rockin' soul show, backed by the fantastic Savoys!
dj's Ir. Vendermeulen, Asnavoura & vip guest deejay Pachuco Pinol (MEX)
great music, fab cocktails, cool dancing & party-time!!!
E12,50 (ex service) | tickets | open 20:00 - 01:00 | Gizzelle 22:00 SHARP! | FB
De Nieuwe Anita | Fred.Hendrikstraat 111 | Amsterdam
Fri. June 20th.
Amsterdam BeatClub in Maloe Melo
live: Los Intrusos (MEX, 60's garage punk)
Los Intrusos started in 2015 in the eastern area from the state of Mexico. They have a passion for primitive music, distorted sounds and lyrics that talk about the daily life of their homeland, throwing everything together in hi-energy shows. They've played their wild gigs, full of screams, lack of control and reckless lyrics, at many Mexican clubs and festivals. The band is influenced by garage bands such as The Nomads, The Mono Men, The Fuzztones, Lyres, among others from the underground wave of the 80's and the proto-punk that emerged in the 60's. They released a single titled "She will not return" and a full-length album titled "Delirium Tremens" which contained two other 45's: "Delirium Tremens" & "Nocturna". And now Los Intrusos are at Amsterdam BeatClub for a crazy wild punk garage r'nr show in Maloe Melo.. so come on over peeps!!!
Los Intrusos are:
Ozmar Moreno / Organ & vox
Joshua Lambert / Guitar 1
Alan Vazquez / Guitar 2
Ulises Torales / Bass
William Medina / Drums
dj's: Ir. Vendermeulen & vip guest deejay spinning the wildest 50's/60's wax!!
E10 (ex service) | tickets | 22:00 - 03:30 | 1st. set 23:00 SHARP!
Maloe Melo | Lijnbaansgracht 163 | Amsterdam
"Mr. ABC" Ir. Vendermeulen was asked by Excelsior Records to make a spotify playlist with some of his favorite tracks.. Just Go!Go! HERE & enjoy! 🪐💫✨💥
available now:
Amsterdam BeatClub: The Best Place To Go! Go! vol. 3
2 LP-set on Sonic Rendezvous/Munster Records + 16-page booklet
We are pround to announce the 3rd. volume in these series!
Here's another cool 2 record-set, featuring 33 bands and artists that all performed at Amsterdam BeatClub over the last 20 years. You'll find the best in Rhythm 'n Blues, Rock 'n roll, Surf, Beat, 60's Garage and everything inbetween, all combined on this compilation. Also included is a wicked 16-page booklet full of photos, rare flyers, full length stories and inside information about 20 years of Amsterdam BeatClub: "The Best Place To Go! Go!" Incl. many previously unreleased tracks!
feat. Les Robots, Spunyboys, Earl Jackson & the Savoys, Jansen & de Vries 4-tet, Gizzelle, The WiseGuyz, Mischief!, Dry Riverbed Trio, The Uppertones, The Hi-Stakes, Georgina Peach & the Savoys, The Two Timers, Los Killer Tones, The Skepticals, Doctor Velvet, Bebo & the Goodtime Boys, Les Synapses, The Kryng, Frankie, the Mocks, The Wyld Gooms, The Hello Weeners, Howlin' Jaws, T-99, Phantom Frank, Fleur, Los Sustos, Messer Chups, The Courettes, Martin Draax, The Jackets, Los Moustros del Espacio Exterior, Le Chiffre Organ-ization.
produced & compiled by Ir. Vendermeulen
mastering by Arjan Spies
artwork by Yves Vaillant
available in our SHOP !
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Met een grote passie voor vintage muziek -en levensstijl is ABC Agency opgezet om zalen, festivals en bedrijven in contact te brengen met het neusje van de zalm van wat er in Nederland op dit gebied gaande is. Of het nu gaat om het boeken van een rock & roll-deejay, een boogaloo-band, een sixties soul-zangeres of een burlesque optreden.
Of moet er een compleet programma op maat ontworpen worden, incl. uitbundige acts en danseressen? Het is allemaal mogelijk bij ABC AGENCY !
Amsterdam BeatClub: official Tardam Records dealer!
TARDAM RECORDS is a vinyl record-label, based in Taranto & Amsterdam. A group of dj-friends join forces to release great 7″ records with a sixties dance feeling, like boogaloo, modjazz, soul, ska, r’n’b & funk. Music which can be enjoyed both on the dancefloor or at home, by collectors, music lovers and deejays.
Tardam Records catalogue is available at ABC SHOP