2003 and the cards have been reshuffled again. In time for the 30th birthday in 2004, keyboard wizard Robert Jan Stips returns after a pause of seven years. At first for a tour only, then for the recording of an album – and finally he rejoins the band.
Dutch band The Nits are turning 50 in 2024. A time for celebration! In this episode, we invited some guests to the party and hand over the microphones – not to the Nits themselves, but to their colleague musicians, friends and admirors from many different countries, from Switzerland via Great Britain to Canada. The updated version of a mix-tape, part three
The Nits have been a quartet with two female musicians since 1997. Now, in the year 2000, the band start a new millenium with a new album which is the only one recorded by this version of the band. «Wool» clearly shows the influence of the members, their background in jazz and soul music.
It is November 1996. The Nits are temporarily on ice after thre members left. Singer, guitarist and keyboader Henk Hofstede used the downtime to tour Switzerland with local band Stop the Shoppers. Among the songs was this special version of one track that would end up on the album «Alanankomaat» in 1997. A moment to remember,
In August 1996, the quintet with keyboard wizard Robert Jan Stips disscolved, leaving only two members: Singer, guitarist and keyboarder Henk Hofstede and drummer Rob Kloet. They record the album «Alankomaat» that is released in 1997. Then the new Nits set out on the road with two new female members. A very interesting period and a turning point.
The Nits have turned 50 this year. A time for celebration! In this twelfth episode, we hand over the microphones to fellow musicians, friends, collaborators and admirors of the band from the Netherlands . On this updated version of a mix-tape, people from France and Belgium share their thoughts on the Nits.
Dutch band The Nits are turning 50 this year – a time for celebration. This episode encompasses the years 1994 to 1996. The band follow two very diverse albums with hte more conventional «dAdAdA», become a fantastic live band.
Le groupe néerlandais The Nits fête ses 50 ans d’existence en 2024. Cet épisode fait la part belle à des entretiens avec des journalistes, musiciens et autres professionnels francophones de la scène musicale ; tous connaissent bien les Nits
Dutch band The Nits are turning 50 this year – a time for celebration. This episode leads back to 1992. After the very colorful «Giant Normal Dwarf », the band return is marked by makes an about turn with two albums of the year: «Ting» and «Hjuvi».
Dutch band The Nits are turning 50 this year – a time for celebration. This episode leads back to the year 1990 and a very colorful album that follows the years of big success. « Giant Normal Dwarf » is the second album recorded as a trio.