What's On Amsterdam - January 2015

American Country Legends 
RAI, 03 January

Country fans rejoice as the Dutch bring their love of Stetsons and steel string guitars to the RAI convention centre. International singers like Lana Wolf and Pam MacBeth join Dutch favourites Ilse Delange, Erik Neimeijer and Wim van de Vliert to bring a wide range of country styles to the stage. Visitors can expect to hear the country classics they know and love from artists like The Eagles, Randy Newman and Kenny Rogers, but with a few unique licks and twists. The show begins at 3pm and tickets start at EUR 47.50 via www.seetickets.nl.
http://www.rai.nl/

Opening Up 
Francis Boeske Projects, 11 January - 21 February

This moving exhibition features nine artists born in and around the Iranian Revolution of 1979. With a mix of mediums and styles, Opening Up grants visitors a glimpse into a side of Iranian culture in exile that is often overlooked. Each artist experiences both their lost home and their adopted country. The exhibition is the first in the new Francis Boeske Projects, which aims to bring art and artists that are under-represented in the Netherlands to both Dutch and international audiences. Opening times are from noon to 6pm, Wednesday to Saturday.
http://www.francisboeskeprojects.nl/

Whiskey Weekend
Posthoornkerk, 16-17 January

For anybody who is serious about whiskey, the annual Whiskey Weekend that takes place in the Posthoornkerk on Haarlemmerstraat in the city centre is a must. Whiskey producers flock to the event to set up stalls and offer tastings; some free and some for a fee. There are also cheeses specially selected to complement certain whiskeys and cigars to enhance the smoky flavours, not to mention Scottish music and products on display. There is also a special tasting on the day after the festival, 18 January, at the L&B whiskey café close to Leidseplein. Ticket start at EUR 37.50 and can be purchased via the event’s website.
http://www.whiskyamsterdam.nl/

Kraftwerk: The Catalogue
Paradiso, 16-23 January

Over eight nights this month, former-church-cum-rock-venue Paradiso showcases the eight masterwork albums of German electronica legends Kraftwerk. Each night centres around one album and presents it with accompanying 3D visuals to enhance the sound. Each album will be played all the way through, with a few new mixes and improvisations thrown in so even seasoned fans can expect something new. The shows start at 8:30pm, with doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are on the pricey side, starting at EUR 64. They can be purchased on the door if available or via Ticketmaster.
http://www.paradiso.nl/

Grauzone
Melkweg, 30-31 January

This new wave festival takes over the three stages of Melkweg to bring a mix of different disciplines to fans, including music, film screenings and art exhibitions. The live music on offer is eclectic to say the least, with post-punk and synth pop bands standing shoulder to shoulder beside goth rock and darkwave artists. Notable names appearing at this edition include The Fall, The Damned and Michael Rother of krautrock legends Neu! Tickets start at EUR 32.50 and are available through Ticketmaster.
http://www.grauzonefestival.nl/

For details of regular festivals and events, check out our Amsterdam Events page.