KIRSTEN
Kirsten
Singer/songwriter whose long-awaited debut album was released in 2002. Kirsten's major influences are Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews and Jeff Buckley.
Members
Kirsten van der Grinten
gitaar, zang
Former members
Pepijn Zwaanswijk
percussie
Paul van Schaik (2)
drums
Renske Feenstra
achtergrondzang
Marco Strikkers
basgitaar
Bas Flier
gitaar
Mentioned in the biography of
1997
Joep Pelt
1999
J.B. Meijers
2002
Van Dik Hout
2005
Hans van Lier
2006
Cloudmachine
2006
Colleen
Biography Kirsten
Singer/songwriter whose long-awaited debut album was released in 2002. Kirsten's major influences are Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews and Jeff Buckley.
1997 - 2000
In 1997 Kirsten records two songs for the Unsigned project by the Dutch Rock and Pop Institute. The songs appear on the album 'Characters'. On this album ten talented but unsigned singer/songwriters get an opportunity to present themselves. Kirsten records the songs 'For A While' and 'No Psycho', which will also be included on her debut album. After the release of 'Characters' several record companies show interest in Kirsten. Although she signs to Double T record company, it will take several years before the release of her debut album.
2001
With producer Rob van Donselaar Kirsten starts sessions for her debut album. With drummer Martijn Bosman and bass player Hein Offermans she records the basic tracks for the CD. Kirsten also supports artists like Ani DiFranco, Sheryl Crow and k's Choice.
2002
Kirsten is one of ten acts to win an Essent Award. In January she and her new band perform at the Noorderslag festival. Her full-length and critically acclaimed debut 'The Chick Singer' is preceded by the single 'No Psycho'.
2003 - 2004
Meticulously Kirsten is working on new material, starting off at ten in the morning everyday, and finishing off around six in the evening. Aided by a click track, she sings her songs, thus leaving Sander Baas to experiment with the results in his studio. This way she creates her second album Vanilla. In October the album is previewed by first single Maybe.
2005
On January 22 Kirsten presents her second album Vanilla at the Patronaat club in her hometown Haarlem. In June she plays in support of her new album at Brussels' Botanique.
2006
As of October Kirsten is part of the tour De Avond van het Nederlandse Lied ('Evening of The Dutch-language song'). During the shows of singer Lotte van Dijck from duo Kirke, Kirsten plays guitar, recorder and piano.
2008
In April and May Kirsten is one of the people portrayed during the exhibition Femina Sancta (Holy Woman) from photographer/artist Ronald Schmets. The singer is one of the women who serve as a model for the 'timeless, mystical woman, who evokes admiration and sends out spiritual strength'.
Discography Kirsten
Albums | Singles | Compilations | Other | Guestperformance
The Chick Singer
Act | Kirsten |
Type and year | CD, 2002 |
Label | Double T |
gastmuzikant | Eddie Conard |
producer | Rob van Donselaar |
gastmuzikant | Hein Offermans |
gastmuzikant | Arnold van Dongen |
gastmuzikant | Martijn Bosman |
engineer | Bart Wagemakers |
gastmuzikant | Dennis Wind |
Vanilla
Act | Kirsten |
Type and year | CD, 2005 |
Label | Idol, ID 0071-2 |
gastmuzikant | Michel van Schie |
gastmuzikant | René van Barneveld |
gastmuzikant | Leendert Haaksma |
producer | Rob van Donselaar |
gastmuzikant | Rob van Donselaar |
gastmuzikant | Martijn Bosman |
engineer | Frans Hendriks |
gastmuzikant | Jan Kooper |
gastmuzikant | Bart Wagemakers |
engineer | Bart Wagemakers |
arrangeur | Sander Baas |
gastmuzikant | Sander Baas |
gastmuzikant | Iwan van Hetten |
arrangeur | Joachim Vermeulen Windsant |
No Psycho
Act | Kirsten |
Type and year | CDS, 2001 |
Label | Double T |
Consent
Act | Kirsten |
Type and year | CDS, 2002 |
Label | Double T |
For A While (remix)
Act | Kirsten |
Type and year | CDS, 2002 |
Label | Double T, dtm 673135 1 |
B-side | Love Lashed Out |
gastmuzikant | Martijn Bosman |
gastmuzikant | Hein Offermans |
gastmuzikant | Arnold van Dongen |
gastmuzikant | Rob van Donselaar |
producer | Rob van Donselaar |
engineer | Bart Wagemakers |
Maybe
Act | Kirsten |
Type and year | CDS, 2004 |
Label | Idol Records, ID 0072-2 |
B-side | Here Goes Nothing |
gastmuzikant | Michel van Schie |
gastmuzikant | Sander Baas |
producer | Rob van Donselaar |
Boven Water
Act | Kirsten |
Type and year | Compilatie, 2004 |
Label | Atlantis |
In the discography you will find all recordings that have been released listed chronologically. We restrict ourselves to the title, the type of audio, year of publication or recording, label, list of guest musicians, plus any comments on the issue.
Audio/Video Kirsten
