DAAU (short for Die Anarchistische Abendunterhaltung) is a music group from Antwerp, Belgium. The band was founded in 1992 and borrowed its name from the novel 'Der Steppenwolf' (1927) by Hermann Hesse. The Cathedral of our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerp) in the Handschoenmarkt, in the old quarter of Antwerp is the largest cathedral in the Low Countries and home to a number of triptychs by Belgian Baroque painter Rubens. ... Hermann Hesse in 1927 Hermann Hesse (2 July 1877 – 9 August 1962) was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. ...

The line-up consists of Simon Lenski (cello), Buni Lenski (violin), Roel Van Camp (accordeon) and Han Stubbe (clarinet). In the course of DAAU's history, other musicians have joined the quartet for a limited period of time: Adrian Lenski (piano), Janek Kobalski (drums), Angélique Willkie (vocals), Fré Madou (upright bass) and Geert Budts (drums). The latter is currently still part of the band. On record, the band also collaborated with An Pierlé, Ya Kid K (Technotronic) and David Bovée (Think of One). A cello The cello (the c is pronounced /ʧ/ as the ch in church) or cello, short for violoncello, is a stringed instrument and a member of the violin family. ... The violin is a bowed stringed musical instrument that has four strings tuned a perfect fifth apart, the lowest being the G just below middle C. It is the smallest and highest-tuned member of the violin family of string instruments, which also includes the viola and cello. ... a piano accordion An accordion is a small portable free-reed wind instrument with a keyboard, the smallest representative of the organ family. ... Two soprano clarinets: a Bâ™­ clarinet (left) and an A clarinet (right, with no mouthpiece). ... A grand piano A piano is a musical instrument which is classified as a keyboard, percussion or string instrument, depending on the system of classification used. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Side and front views of a modern double bass with a French bow. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... An Pierlé is a Belgian singer-songwriter. ... Ya Kid K (born 1972, Kinshasa) is the artist name of Manuela Ya Kid K Kamosi, a Congo-Belgian hip-hop artist. ... Technotronic is a studio-based Belgian house music project formed by Jo Bogaert (a. ...

In 1994 they debuted with their acoustic self-titled album on the 'Jack&Johnny' label which also released the first material by Zita Swoon (back then called A Beatband) and dEUS. For dEUS, DAAU also recorded a version of the cult-hit 'Suds & Soda'. Zita Swoon is a Belgian indie rock group founded by Stef Kamil Carlens, a former member of dEUS. // Members Original members Stef Kamil Carlens - vocals, guitar, piano Tom Pintens - guitar, backing vocals, piano, clarinet Aarich Jespers - drums, percussion Additional members On A Song About A Girls: Amel Sera - percussion Joris... dEUS, in a photograph from 2005 dEUS is an indie rock band based in Antwerp, Belgium, consisting of Tom Barman (vocals and guitar), Klaas Janzoons (keyboards and violin), and Stephane Misseghers (drums), Alan Gevaert (bass) and Mauro Pawlowski (guitar). ...

In 1996 Sony Classical signed the band, re-released the debut album, and released the follow-up 'We Need New Animals' (1998). The album was recorded in the Spanish village Rhonda and introduced vocals, electronics, drums and guitar to the sound of the Anarchists. The band was invited to support 16 Horsepower on tour in Europe. The record didn't sell too many copies and Sony decided to shift the group to Columbia Records, which released their third album 'Life Transmission' (2001) before sacking the group later that year. Even though record sales were once again below expectations, the group scored some small radio-hits and toured extensively in the Benelux and played for large crowds at Rock Werchter and Pukkelpop festivals. Sony Classical is the successor to the Columbia and CBS Masterworks labels, assuming its new identity after the purchase of CBS Records by Sony Corporation. ... David Eugene Edwards of 16 Horsepower performing live in 1998 David Eugene Edwards live in 2004 16 Horsepower were an alternative/traditional musical group based in Denver, Colorado. ... Satellite image of the Benelux countries Benelux Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe comprising three neighbouring monarchies, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. ... Rock Werchter is a music festival in the village of Werchter in Belgium. ... Pukkelpop is an annual music festival taking place near Hasselt, Belgium. ...

In 2002 the band set up a record label of their own, titled 'Radical Duke' and released an EP of music they composed for a dance play 'Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain', AKA Colors. Later a compilation of outtakes and alternative versions was released, titled 'Ghost Tracks'.

Two years later the group returned to the acoustic approach of its early days and released their fourth record 'Tub Gurnard Goodness', including a cover of Radiohead's '2+2=5'. On tour, DAAU expanded itself to a sextet with a new rhythm section. Tub Gurnard Goodness was released in Europe and the group played many concerts in Germany, Czech Republic and in France with hip-hop crew Ez3kiel. In Hungary they were present at the Sziget festival, in Denmark at Roskilde. This article needs a complete rewrite for the reasons listed on the talk page. ... // Rhythm (Greek ρυθμός = tempo) is the variation of the duration of sounds or other events over time. ...

In 2006 the band released its first record as a sextet, 'Domestic Wildlife'. Shortly after, bass player Fré Madou decided to leave the band.

Line-up

• Buni Lenski (violin)
• Simon Lenski (cello)
• Han Stubbe (clarinet)
• Roel Van Camp (accordeon)
• Geert Budts (drums) (2004-present)
• Fré Madou (upright bass) (2004-2006)
• Adrian Lenski (piano) (2001-2002)
• Janek Kobalski (drums) (2001-2002)

Discography

1. Untitled (1995)
2. We Need New Animals (1997)
3. Life Transmission (2001)
4. Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain (2002)
5. Ghost Tracks (2004)
6. Tub Gurnard Goodness (2004)
7. Domestic Wildlife (2006)

Side-projects

• Simon Lenski+Bo Wiget
• Bear Guts Quartet
• Donkey Diesel
• Kiss My Jazz

Kiss My Jazz is a group of musicians based in Antwerp, Belgium. ...

External Links

• Official website
• Fansite