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Spinvis is a Netherlands|Dutch one-man project centred around Erik de Jong (born 2 February 1961, Spijkenisse). Using experimental, lo-fi music, Spinvis became an instant success in his home country, earning two gold records in the process and performing sold-out tours in both the Netherlands and Belgium.

Image:Spinvis.jpg|thumb|Spinvis at a performance in Drachten in 2006

Biography

''Spinvis''
In 2001 Erik de Jong, or Spinvis, finally feels ready to share his music with the world. The 40 year-old had been piecing together his songs in the years before and decides to send a three song demo to esteemed Dutch indie label Excelsior Recordings. Within two weeks a record deal is inked.

The label decides to keep the songs that Spinvis had recorded on his home computer. With some minor mixing touch-ups these songs comprise the debut album of Spinvis. In 2002 this self-titled record is released in the Netherlands on April 1st. The music press responds with a string of very positive reviews. The album reaches the number one position in Oor Magazineâ€™s Moordlijst, which is an important alternative charts in the Netherlands.

Even though Spinvis is a one-man project, De Jong decides to take his music out on the road. Together with renowned musicians, including Toots Thielemans he plays at the ''Crossing Border Festival'' in Amsterdam. At the end of 2002, Spin... read all

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Spinvis will be playing at these Events
1. Spinvis + Eric Vloeimans at Ekko, Utrecht on 12 Apr 2008
Location: Bemuurde Weerd WZ 3, 3513 BH Utrecht, Netherlands Please note: There will be two performances on the same day, one in the afternoon, one in the evening!
2. Spinvis + Eric Vloeimans at Ekko, Utrecht on 12 Apr 2008
Location: Bemuurde Weerd WZ 3, 3513 BH Utrecht, Netherlands Please note: There will be two performances on the same day, one in the afternoon, one in the evening!
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