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Focus is a Dutch progressive rock band founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969, along with guitarist Jan Akkerman. They are one of the most well-known and influential rock bands from the Netherlands. They successfully fuse inspired jazz, rock, and blues improvisation, classical musical structures, and accessible pop melodies into a powerful and instantly recognizable sound.

short version Said And Done is a hardcore band. long version SAID AND DONE is just a bunch of kids playing the music they love, HARDCORE. Taking cues from the 80′ies their songs are full of groove and melody, but with a raw edge. Add some lyrics that are trying to bring accross a message (without being pretentious) to the mix and you’ll get the idea what they’re all about. Two tracks, recorded with Michiel Toenink, introduced the band to the world in 2006. This online released promo got their name out fast and got things started.

There are Multiple bands named Bauer: 1. Bauer was a pop duo from Amsterdam (years active: 1999-2006) comprised of former Bettie Serveert drummer Berend Dubbe and Sonja van Hamel. Their graciously arranged pop is strongly influenced by artists such as Brian Wilson, Burt Bacharach, Stereolab and Scott Walker. The Dutch Bauer released three studio albums: On The Move (1999), Can't Stop Singing (2000) and Baueresque (2004). Their last album was a live album with Amsterdam's Metropole Orchestra, entitled The Bauer Melody of 2006.

Persil formed in 1997. The band made its BBC Radio 1 debut in 1998, when John Peel played a track from the band's very first demo in his show. Over the years John Peel played dozens of Persil tracks in his BBC shows, including eight tracks from Persil's first album Duotone. Persil recorded three Peel sessions. Persil's debut album Duotone was released on Transformed Dreams in 2004. Since the album release Persil has played numerous gigs in the UK, Netherlands and USA, including showcases at the SXSW Festival in Texas...