The Kingsnakes rock!
The Kingsnakes rock!
No other phrase does justice to the savvy blend of seasoned musicianship and showtime flair the Southern-born of Holland blues singer and harmonica player Sven van de Berg and his rockin' blues crew have for a few years now.
The Kingsnakes, a four piece blues band from Zaltbommel, the Netherlands, mix excellent musicianship with a dynamic stage presence. They left no doubt that this is not just another electric blues band. These musicians provide versatile, intensive versions of vintage blues numbers as well as original material, always leaving their own distinctive stamp on each number. They've found that place beyond imitation where inventation sets in. Sven van den Berg, the singer/harmonica player has a raw-edged voice which is growing stronger when the evening is in progress. Besides all of this he has a no-nonsense style of harmonica-playing. Guitar player André Dieterman and drummer Eric Labadie played with their band 'The Imperials' with Roel Spanjers on Hammond organ before Sven and Arno joined the band. Roel was invited to play with a lot of famous musicians and left the band.
The guys changed their name to the 'Kingsnakes' a few years later. Everybody in the band is into different stuff so it's always been a band with lots of influences but that plays its own style. They play music that's raw, that comes out from the feeling the old guys put out, the Kingsnakes got their own thing. They really rock the blues. It's that extra creative dimention - the ability to build their music around inventive concepts - which separates The Kingsnakes from the ranks of seasoned blueshounds on the rail of clubs, sweat and beers. This band just won't behave!
There is a network of blues societies, blues nightclub owners, promotors and radiostations in the Benelux, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain and America that loves their music and it has its own market.
With their latest cd 'Don't let me down' on record company Hell and Devil Music with special guests as Enrico Crivellaro [James Harman, 13 featuring Lester Butler, Lynwood Slim Bluesband, Rick Holmstrom] and Roel Spanjers [Sunset Travellers, Luther Allison, Eddy 'the Chief' Clearwater], they made a mix of rockin' blues with a swing touch which fools around your feet and messes up your mind!
Discovered by the legendary American producer Jerry Hall [James Harman, Kid Ramos, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Lynwood Slim, B.B. and the Blues Shacks] and played on the radio in Los Angeles, New York, Stockholm, Madrid and Milan, even sell CD's in New Zealand and Australia, Dutch blues really set it's landmark.
Kingsnakes played e.g.:
> North Sea Jazz Festival The Hague, The Netherlands
> Belgium Rhythm and Blues Festival Peer, Belgium
> Blues Rock Festival Tegelen, The Netherlands
> Route 66 Bluesfestival Verviers, Belgium
> Evening with the Blues festival Tiel, The Netherlands
> Meisenfrei Bremen, Germany
Source:www.kingsnakes.nl
Blue Monday
Kingsnakes Lyrics
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Got me workin' like a dog all day
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
Til Friday I get paid
All my tired has gone away
Got my money and my honey
And we're out on the town to play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it's worth it, all the times I had
But I've still got to get my rest
For Monday is a mess Saturday morning,
Oh Satirday morning
All my tired has gone away
Me and my honey, we got some money
And were out on the town play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it's worth all the times I had
But I've got to go and get some rest
For Monday is a mess!
Kingsnakes’ “Blue Monday” is a song that describes the working-class struggles of someone who works six days a week, but looks forward to the sixth day, which gives them an opportunity to let their hair down and forget about the stresses of work. The song’s lyrics discuss how the singer feels about a Blue Monday, which represents the start of the working week. The song has a thematic connection to a famous New Order song with the same title, but the two songs are vastly different.
The song’s lyrics express the frustration that comes with working long hours, day-in-day-out, and the joy that comes with receiving payment at the end of that grueling week of work. The lyrics about beating to the bone on Wednesday and pretending not to be home to avoid socializing with his girlfriend or loved ones reflect a certain level of work exhaustion. Even though the weekend provides temporary relief, the anticipation of another stressful week ahead on Monday continues to loom. The song’s message is one of hard work ethic and a longing for a break, one that reflects the daily struggles of the working class.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
The singer despises Mondays as they represent the start of a new work week, causing him to feel down and blue.
Got me workin' like a dog all day
The job is very demanding and requires excessive effort, implying that the singer is exhausted by the end of it.
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
The singer is already dreading Tuesday, as it is just as difficult as Monday and another day of hard work.
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
The artist is utterly exhausted and must forfeit leisure time to rest and recuperate for the upcoming days.
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
Wednesday is equally challenging as the previous two days, causing the artist to feel physically and mentally drained.
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
The singer does not wish to lie to his partner, yet he is too exhausted to engage in conversation, implying that he feels guilty for letting her down.
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
The singer's girlfriend is aware of the demands of his job, knowing that Thursday is another intense workday.
Til Friday I get paid
The prospect of receiving payment on Friday motivates the artist to persevere through the dreary workweek.
Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
The artist is overjoyed that it is finally the weekend when he can relax and enjoy his time off from work.
All my tired has gone away
The artist's exhaustion from the previous workweek has dissipated, leaving him feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Got my money and my honey
The singer has been paid and is now able to enjoy his weekend with his significant other.
And we're out on the town to play
The couple decides to take advantage of this time off and enjoy themselves in the city.
Sunday morning my head is bad
The singer has likely indulged in alcohol or other substances, causing him to feel unwell upon waking up on Sunday.
But it's worth it, all the times I had
The singer had a great time with his partner and friends, and despite the physical symptoms of his indulgences, he would not change the fun he had.
But I've still got to get my rest
The singer acknowledges the importance of rest and plans to take it easy to recover from the weekend activities.
For Monday is a mess
The artist knows that another workweek is about to begin, and he wants to be prepared for the struggles that lie ahead.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Bartholomew
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