MetropolisNieuwWest Open Mic - Free Food and Drinks

Loving Room brings local performers and music lovers with a mission to provide intimate and inspiring experiences in beautiful cosy spaces. Because who doesn’t want to discover new locations and upcoming talent all in the same space at the same time?

Agenda of the evening:

6:45 PM Doors Open

7:00-7:10 PM Maxine Zain

Brand new Amsterdam based artist Maxine Zain writes songs that tug at your heart strings, all set to a blend of jazz, soul and Americana to create a soothing soundscape to uplift your soul.

7:10-7:15 PM Sascha Luinenberg

Sascha Luinenburg is a Leiden-based writer and poet. His work lulls, pleads, hums and creaks, searching for a livable home in an increasingly incomprehensible world. It has appeared in the Seasonzine and Sunday Mornings at the River, among others. He can be found on Instagram @DeepFakeDichter.

7:15-7:30 PM Ato Perez

Raised by Spanish parents during the 2000s, flamenco music (Camaron De La Isla, Paco de Lucía, Los Delinquentes) and modern English-speaking folk (The Tallest Man On Earth, Rodríguez, Jake Bugg) were part of Ato's everyday diet. At the age of 12 Ato started writing his own music, falling within these two very different worlds and creating a unique signature sound: English-speaking folk-rock music rooted in Spanish traditional music. Still while being underage he often played around his hometown and soon after, motivated by people's reactions Ato released his first debut EP "Fools", which was a local success. While promoting Fools around Spain, Denmark, and The Netherlands Ato has been working on his second studio album "Smoking Inside" in which he dives into the merging between traditional and modern music in a very theatrical way. The album was released on the 16th of December 2022.

7:30-7:45 PM St. Abel

St. Abel is a Malaysian-born singer-songwriter, based in Amsterdam. Her sound is warm, lucid, moody, and punctuated by lyrics that explore the dark depths of human longing.

7:45-8:00 PM Eylan

“Eylan” is the solo project of the Spanish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ángel M. Álvarez. After many years of leading bands, touring along Spain, and releasing records, he's opened a new chapter in his career by moving to Amsterdam and bringing “Eylan”to life. He delivers deeply emotional lyrics and patiently-crafted melodies with indie/folk songs. His smooth vocals are well paired with his music in a dance of delicacy and gravity.

8:00-8:15 PM R.A.E

R.A.E, rich in soul and feeling, this Zimbabwean singer-songwriter will have all of your sensory receptors firing off as she sings melodies wrapped in vague riddles that somehow resonate perfectly. Her music is a combination of jazz, blues, reggae and soul with African influences. So prepare yourselves to go on a lyrical journey

8:15-8:30 PM Zach Steiner

Zach Steiner is a singer/songwriter from the U.S, a former session bassist from Nashville,Tennessee. An alchemist who turns the negative matter in his mind into musical gold.His songs are biting and vivid interpretations of his emotions and experiences.RootsAmericana at it’s core.A blend of Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Blues and Gyspyswing. In Zach’s own words : Gutterfolk.Born in the United States and now resides in the Netherlands performing solo ore with hisband The Cynical Bastards.

8:30-8:35 PM Rebecca Took

I am a Midlands-born writer, poet, and editor based in the Netherlands. In 2022 I founded Body Electric, a curated night of music, poetry, and spoken word in Amsterdam. My poetry has been published by New River Press, Ink, Sweat and Tears, The Missing Slate and The Kindling, and was a contributor to the experimental poetry project Seven Voices.

8:35-8:45 PM Cherry Sour

Cherry sings about the ups and downs of her life: stories where you can recognize yourself. There she meets you in the middle with her wisdom, her humour, feminine powers and tenderness.

8:45-9:00 PM Mimo

Mimo is a multilingual band created by French singer-songwriter Mimo.

An unclassified genre designed to uplift you! For Mimo it's important to share a story, so be ready for some storytelling while dancing and singing along!

9:00-9:05 PM Nim

Nim writes Poetry and Fiction. Since he learned how to ride a bike, he discovered a new passion and hobby, screaming at tourists walking on the bike path.

9:05-9:20 PM Noah Milanovi

Noah Milanovi is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer from Amsterdam with a penchant for soul, indie pop and jazz music. He grew up in Spain and writes his songs in three languages; English, Dutch and Spanish. Being introduced to a variety of styles, he first picked up a pen to write music at age 12. He later taught himself production and guitar, in addition to his piano playing. His music ranges between an acoustic, mellow and energetic mood that he loves to convey to audiences. His 11 track album 'spring melodies’ was released in november of 2020 and is an ode to love and the beauty of spring, inspired by the likes of Nina Simone, Tom Misch, Stevie Wonder and Bruno Major to name a few.

9:20-9:45 PM Fun of the Real People

With everything from Brazilian, Latin and World Music to American Pop/Rock, Folk, Funk and Soul/R&B, Fun of The Real People is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a little love in your heart. Cause life is hard, but also life is pretty, sometimes!

9:45-10:00 PM JazzCat Duo

The Jazz Cat Duo consists of 2 musicians and friends - Sofia Popova and GabrielFigueroa. Sofia is a singer specializing in jazz, blues and Bossa Nova. Originally from Ukraine, she graduated from Kyiv Academy of Music as a vocalist. Gabriel is a 6-string bass jazz player from Chile where he studied musicperformance and then obtained a master degree in Jazz at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. With the interweaving of bass and vocals, rhythms and sounds of Bossa Nova, jazz and funky music they create an enticing performance that will mesmerize you.

Tickets:

Loving tickets (first 50): €15

Last tickets (last 50) : €19

Hope to see you there!

Refund policy : No refunds, including in case of venue or lineup changes.

The space will sell some food and non-alcoholic drinks.It is not allowed to bring drinks and food within the space.

Host or Publisher Annemarije