29 Jul

21:30

Paradiso

Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam

After years as the frontman of the Flemish band K's Choice, Sam Bettens takes a new step with the release of his first Americana album 'Coming Home'.

Sam Bettens (solo) + Sem Jansen

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After years of being the frontman of the Flemish band K's Choice, Sam Bettens is taking a new step with the release of his first Americana album 'Coming Home': a personal and heartfelt Americana album that, as the title suggests, feels like coming home. The album is a musical reflection of his special life path, from his roots in Kapellen, Belgium, to his life as a firefighter in East Tennessee. Recorded in Nashville with top musicians led by producer Tom Bukovac, the album breathes authenticity. The songs are honest, sometimes raw, but always imbued with warmth and reflection. Bettens presents himself here as a storyteller, with a voice that gives weight to every word.

Although he remains active with K's Choice, 'Coming Home' shows a different side of his musicality: more intimate, more acoustic, rooted in Americana and country. An album for long drives, quiet evenings, and open ears.