Dutch Pink

Without trying to compare, yet hearing the many influences within their surrounding sound, if you took the simplicity of Buddy Holly, the sincerity of Bob Dylan, the cleverness and strangness of Modest Mouse, and the soothing sounds of Tom Waits (just to name a few)...you would have what is known as Dutch Pink.

At the time, I was unaware of what to expect but with a name like Dutch Pink (which stems from lyrics in two different Tom Waits songs), I was also intrigued. The atmosphere and the unknown quickly drew my attention as the opening notes rang out. I was immediatly enthralled by the facial expressions and stage presence of the fearless leader, as the band commanded through like a thunder storm lighting up the midnight sky. The music drew me in, but the aura and the energy kept me wide eyed.

I have had the pleasure of experiencing this amazing band twice now, and I highly recommend that if the opportunity arises, do not pass it up. Dutch Pink is a force and a breath of fresh air for the Detroit music scene. The music is raw, true, honest and real, and these boys are ready to rock.

- SPC