THE CRAZY ROCKERS
The Crazy Rockers is a no-nonsense band from The Hague, inspired by Rock & Roll from the United States. Founded in 1959, they are one of the oldest bands still playing. One of the few remaining bands from the Indorock period. As co-founders of Indorock, the group will exist 65 years in 2024. A milestone that would not exist without the full commitment and inspired dedication of bandleader/frontman Woody Brunings (85). Woody and his buddy Eddy Chatelin (80) are the only ones left in the original core of the band. Music is universal, and The Crazy Rockers were aware of that even then. Consequently, the band consisted of musicians from different backgrounds: Indian, Surinamese, Moluccan and Dutch. The music was appreciated by a wide audience. Today with more than 64 years of existence of the band, they are Still Going Strong still on stages.
THE JAVA GUITARS
Ben Poetiray, leader of the band THE JAVA GUITARS comes from a musical family. Pa Poetiray was a well-known musician in the former Dutch East Indies. The Poetiray brothers, consisting of Ruben, Stanley†, Lionel†, Ben, Wietje†, Jacky and Humphrey had an ambitious and strict teacher in their father. There was great discipline and practice makes perfect was the starting point. The current lineup of The Java Guitars consists of: Ben Poetiray (lead vocals, solo guitar), Ben Peea (bassist/vocals), Rob Kuyt (drums), Henry van Helvoirt (keyboards), Eduard Blok (lead vocals, guitar).