Sunday 9 November 2014 2014
Support: MERehearsing in a room filled with stuffed animals, that's what the guys of Go Back To The Zoo do regularly. Whether the name of these indie rockers originates from this, is unknown. However, one thing is certain: when Go Back To The Zoo are on stage, they go wild like beasts.Dream startAfter releasing their first EP in 2008, things escalated quickly. They were immediately bombed '3FM Serious Talent', the band were invited to play at Dutch TV show 'De Wereld Draait Door' and their single 'Beam Me Up' was being used in an international Nike commercial. GBTTZ soon signed at Universal, debut album 'Benny Blisto' was released in 2009 and show after show was sold-out. One year later, the band were playing at the Lowlands Festival and became house band of 'De Wereld Draait Door'. The succes was followed up with 'Shake A Wave' in 2012. The guys won two 3FM Awards and were additionaly flying to all liberation festivals as 'Ambassadors of Freedom'. ‘Zoo’Last february, Go Back To The Zoo released its third album: ‘ZOO’. Produced by Youth, who is known for his work with a.o. U2, The Verve, Crowded House and The Cult. It's finally time for a club tour, in which they guys visit Paard van Troje as well!
“The grand production style of Youth and the catchy sing along choruses of Go Back To The Zoo go hand in hand on potential radio hits like Victoria and Miracle.” – Nu.nl
“An album that bursts from hit choruses and will surely cause a party or two on the Dutch festivals this summer. The hit machine is back.” – Muzine