T-99's "26 years of roots 'n roll" tour starts next week

Never heard of T-99? Then you’ve missed one of the wildest rock ’n’ roll trios in the Netherlands. Since 1999, Mischa den Haring, Martin de Ruiter, and Donné la Fontaine have been tearing up Europe with their explosive mix of roots, blues, rockabilly, surf, and country. With growling guitars, pounding drums, slapping double bass, and whiskey-soaked passion, they’ve released six albums, a best-of compilation, and their ongoing T-99 Single Series. Their sound? Think Tom Waits colliding with Los Lobos in a sweaty Texas juke joint, haunted by heroes like Howlin’ Wolf, Hank Williams, and Link Wray.

From their debut Coo-Coo (2001) to the extreme Bedlam! (2016), T-99 have continually reinvented themselves while staying fiercely true to their roots. Onstage, though, is where they truly ignite—sweating, shaking, and setting every room on fire like Jerry Lee in his prime. Catch them this fall and see why once you’ve witnessed T-99 live, you’ll never forget it:

17/10: Utrecht, NL - dBs
24/10: Helmond, NL - Blues Route Helmond
25/10: Groningen, NL - Boogiefest
01/11: Hoofddorp, NL - CPunt