EXCEPT-2

Rob Nijman

Like many others, I was bitten by the bluegrass bug during the early 70s folk boom. Just like Berend, I also attended that show by "Country Gazette" in the Lantaren theatre in Rotterdam. And Berend is right, Alan Munde, the banjo player, was very impressive ! Bands like Country Gazette and the Dillards put me on the trail leading to the sources of bluegrass music: Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, the Stanleys, etc.

Today my taste in bluegrass music has become quite inclusive, ranging from modern to more traditional styles. I also enjoy Country music, Western and Gipsy swing, Rockabilly, etc. As a ten-year-old, I started on guitar, but I consider the banjo my favourite instrument. After many bands, including "Flexibility" and the "Friday Night Band", I now play mandolin for "EXCEPT-2", a band that is musically very versatile.

Meet Rob on Facebook: http://en-gb.facebook.com/people/Rob-Nijman/10000212209719

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Sending an E-mail to Jaap Spijk via the address except2@xs4all.nl is the easiest way for a first contact !