Unwound + Chris Brokaw | VERA Groningen

Schedule

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Oosterstraat 44, 9711NV Groningen, Netherlands | Groningen, GR

Advertisement

Monday 10 November
Unwound (USA) + Chris Brokaw (USA)
Influential nineties post hardcore outfit
Mainstage | Ticket: €18,- | doors: 20:00 - 22:00 | start: 20:30
Presale info: Ticketsale starts Friday April 4th at 11:00
In the second half of the ‘90s, many exciting and influential noisepop and post-hardcore bands took the stage at Vera. Record labels like Matador Records and K*ll Rock Stars were overflowing with talent from the U.S., and the venue filled up for then-unknown names, purely because these labels acted as “gatekeepers” and we blindly trusted their taste. Some of the “instant favorites” included Shellac and Blonde Redhead, both of whom won at least one Vera poll. But following in their wake was the rougher and more noisy Unwound, which placed second in the Vera poll behind Blonde Redhead in 1996 and fourth in 1994, trailing acts like The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and The Jesus Lizard. A true Vera favorite in the genre, Unwound dominated year-end lists with albums like Repetition and The Future of What.
Then, after ten years and five shows at Vera, the band suddenly pulled the plug due to personal issues, leaving a long silence. Just when they were ready to seriously pick things up again, bassist Vern Rumsey passed away in 2020. It was a tragic personal loss and also a major blow to Unwound’s signature sound. However, in 2023, they unexpectedly announced a U.S. tour, and to their surprise, venues sold out—not only with their older fanbase but also with a whole new (younger) generation of fans.
That year, Unwound made a one-off trip to Europe for PrimaVera Sound, and now, finally, the long-awaited (and somewhat unexpected) European club tour is here. The fact that they’re coming to Vera this year is truly special and amazing!
If you’re not familiar with them yet, be sure to check out the albums mentioned above. As a fan of contemporary indie and noise rock, you definitely don’t want to miss this!
Support Chris Brokaw is an influential American musician who made a name for himself as the drummer of Codeine and the guitarist of Come, two defining bands in the slowcore and indie rock scene of the 1990s. With his solo albums, film scores, and numerous collaborations, he has become a versatile and idiosyncratic force in the alternative music world.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Oosterstraat 44, 9711NV Groningen, Netherlands, Oosterstraat 44, 9711 NV Groningen, Nederland, Groningen, Netherlands

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Vera Groningen

Host or Publisher Vera Groningen

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Groningen

35 JAAR DE KAST - JUBILEUMSHOW | GRONINGEN
Thu, 13 Nov at 08:15 pm 35 JAAR DE KAST - JUBILEUMSHOW | GRONINGEN

De Oosterpoort

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Thu, 13 Nov at 08:30 pm Night Tapes in Groningen

Vera

CONCERTS MUSIC
90s Metal Disco
Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm 90s Metal Disco

Gedempte zuiderdiep 140, Groningen

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Charlie Cunningham in Groningen
Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm Charlie Cunningham in Groningen

SPOT De Oosterpoort

ART LIVE-MUSIC
Summer Sensations - 70's\/80's - Soul, Funk, Disco
Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm Summer Sensations - 70's/80's - Soul, Funk, Disco

P.C. Hooftlaan 48, 9721 JM Groningen, Nederland

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Charnel Ground: Tzu Ni + Sisto Rossi + Red Brut + ASCH | VERA Zomercaf\u00e9
Sat, 16 Aug at 09:30 pm Charnel Ground: Tzu Ni + Sisto Rossi + Red Brut + ASCH | VERA Zomercafé

Oosterstraat 44, 9711NV Groningen, Netherlands

TakeRoot presents: Melissa Carper \/ A-Theater
Sun, 17 Aug at 08:30 pm TakeRoot presents: Melissa Carper / A-Theater

A-Theater Groningen

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Dauf\u00f8dt + Feral | VERA Groningen
Fri, 22 Aug at 08:30 pm Daufødt + Feral | VERA Groningen

Oosterstraat 44, 9711NV Groningen, Netherlands

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Mon, 25 Aug at 06:00 pm The Waterboys in Da Groningen

De Oosterpoort

ART LIVE-MUSIC
The Waterboys in Groningen
Mon, 25 Aug at 08:00 pm The Waterboys in Groningen

SPOT De Oosterpoort

LIVE-MUSIC ART
Groningen, Netherlands
Tue, 26 Aug at 03:00 am Groningen, Netherlands

De Oosterpoort, Groningen

Dame Area | VERA Groningen
Wed, 27 Aug at 08:00 am Dame Area | VERA Groningen

Oosterstraat 44, 9711NV Groningen, Netherlands

Octave Lissner \/ De Oosterpoort
Thu, 28 Aug at 08:00 pm Octave Lissner / De Oosterpoort

De Oosterpoort

MUSIC
Zomeravondconcerten
Fri, 29 Aug at 07:30 pm Zomeravondconcerten

Eikenlaan 255 , 9741 EZ Groningen, Netherlands

Jack Botts in Groningen
Sat, 30 Aug at 08:00 pm Jack Botts in Groningen

A-Theater

ENTERTAINMENT CONCERTS
BL\u00d8F in Groningen
Sat, 30 Aug at 08:30 pm BLØF in Groningen

Martinikerk

CONCERTS MUSIC
BL\u00d8F \/ Martinikerk
Sat, 30 Aug at 08:30 pm BLØF / Martinikerk

Martinikerk

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
TakeRoot presents: Ian Noe \/ De Oosterpoort
Sun, 31 Aug at 08:00 pm TakeRoot presents: Ian Noe / De Oosterpoort

Oosterpoort Groningen

Wed, 03 Sep at 08:00 pm FLORIST in Groningen

Vera

CONCERTS MUSIC
Abhorration (NO) + Har (DE) + Darkwraith | All Round, Groningen
Thu, 04 Sep at 07:30 pm Abhorration (NO) + Har (DE) + Darkwraith | All Round, Groningen

All Round Groningen

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

What's Happening Next in Groningen?

Discover Groningen Events