In a fairytale ending to our #20ConcertsFor20Years story, the 20th and final show fell precisely on the big day, allowing the two of us to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in style: with a jubilant, life-affirming sing-along at Wembley Stadium featuring Oasis and 81,000 of our closest friends.
July 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
In a fairytale ending to our #20ConcertsFor20Years story, the 20th and final show fell precisely on the big day, allowing the two of us to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in style: with a jubilant, life-affirming sing-along at Wembley Stadium featuring Oasis and 81,000 of our closest friends.
The penultimate performance in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series saw us travel directly from our holiday in Reims to the village of Olmen, Belgium.
In a late-Saturday night set, we saw Supergrass play their seminal debut ‘I Should Coco’ in full, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. One more gig to go!
In a late-Saturday night set, we saw Supergrass play their seminal debut ‘I Should Coco’ in full, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. One more gig to go!
July 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The penultimate performance in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series saw us travel directly from our holiday in Reims to the village of Olmen, Belgium.
In a late-Saturday night set, we saw Supergrass play their seminal debut ‘I Should Coco’ in full, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. One more gig to go!
In a late-Saturday night set, we saw Supergrass play their seminal debut ‘I Should Coco’ in full, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. One more gig to go!
With two weeks until the big day, gig 18 in our #20ConcertsFor20Years adventure took us on the rails to one of our favourite cities outside the Netherlands.
At the Gent Jazz Festival we were fortunate enough to catch two incredibly talented women: Anna Calvi followed by the sensational St. Vincent.
At the Gent Jazz Festival we were fortunate enough to catch two incredibly talented women: Anna Calvi followed by the sensational St. Vincent.
July 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
With two weeks until the big day, gig 18 in our #20ConcertsFor20Years adventure took us on the rails to one of our favourite cities outside the Netherlands.
At the Gent Jazz Festival we were fortunate enough to catch two incredibly talented women: Anna Calvi followed by the sensational St. Vincent.
At the Gent Jazz Festival we were fortunate enough to catch two incredibly talented women: Anna Calvi followed by the sensational St. Vincent.
"We took the town to town last night / We kissed like we invented it / And now I know what every step is for / To lead me to your door."
Show number 17 in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series took us to the Palais Soestdijk in Baarn to spend a magical evening under the stars with the magnificent Elbow.
Show number 17 in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series took us to the Palais Soestdijk in Baarn to spend a magical evening under the stars with the magnificent Elbow.
July 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"We took the town to town last night / We kissed like we invented it / And now I know what every step is for / To lead me to your door."
Show number 17 in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series took us to the Palais Soestdijk in Baarn to spend a magical evening under the stars with the magnificent Elbow.
Show number 17 in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series took us to the Palais Soestdijk in Baarn to spend a magical evening under the stars with the magnificent Elbow.
Firmly entering its nostalgia phase, the 16th chapter of #20ConcertsFor20Years took us to Paris to see Weezer.
Rocking out to a band this pair of then-16-year-olds bonded over decades ago, joined by our now-16- and 18-year-old children.
A perfectly circular moment that left us grinning ear-to-ear.
Rocking out to a band this pair of then-16-year-olds bonded over decades ago, joined by our now-16- and 18-year-old children.
A perfectly circular moment that left us grinning ear-to-ear.
July 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Firmly entering its nostalgia phase, the 16th chapter of #20ConcertsFor20Years took us to Paris to see Weezer.
Rocking out to a band this pair of then-16-year-olds bonded over decades ago, joined by our now-16- and 18-year-old children.
A perfectly circular moment that left us grinning ear-to-ear.
Rocking out to a band this pair of then-16-year-olds bonded over decades ago, joined by our now-16- and 18-year-old children.
A perfectly circular moment that left us grinning ear-to-ear.
Against our better judgement, we went straight from Gdańsk to Hilvarenbeek for gig 15 in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series.
But our energy levels were boosted by a brilliant lineup at Best Kept Secret Festival, including jasmine.4.t, The Pill, Kae Tempest, Lucy Dacus, The Streets and Kneecap. #BKS25
But our energy levels were boosted by a brilliant lineup at Best Kept Secret Festival, including jasmine.4.t, The Pill, Kae Tempest, Lucy Dacus, The Streets and Kneecap. #BKS25
June 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Against our better judgement, we went straight from Gdańsk to Hilvarenbeek for gig 15 in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series.
But our energy levels were boosted by a brilliant lineup at Best Kept Secret Festival, including jasmine.4.t, The Pill, Kae Tempest, Lucy Dacus, The Streets and Kneecap. #BKS25
But our energy levels were boosted by a brilliant lineup at Best Kept Secret Festival, including jasmine.4.t, The Pill, Kae Tempest, Lucy Dacus, The Streets and Kneecap. #BKS25
Do you realize
That everyone you know someday will die?
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes
Let them know you realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
#20ConcertsFor20Years
That everyone you know someday will die?
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes
Let them know you realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
#20ConcertsFor20Years
June 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Do you realize
That everyone you know someday will die?
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes
Let them know you realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
#20ConcertsFor20Years
That everyone you know someday will die?
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes
Let them know you realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
#20ConcertsFor20Years
We were a bit uncertain about seeing a band named "Divorce" in the build-up to our 20th wedding anniversary.
But their debut album Drive to Goldenhammer is one of our favourites of 2025, and tonight's show at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam was an emotional 13th stage on the drive to #20ConcertsFor20Years.
But their debut album Drive to Goldenhammer is one of our favourites of 2025, and tonight's show at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam was an emotional 13th stage on the drive to #20ConcertsFor20Years.
May 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We were a bit uncertain about seeing a band named "Divorce" in the build-up to our 20th wedding anniversary.
But their debut album Drive to Goldenhammer is one of our favourites of 2025, and tonight's show at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam was an emotional 13th stage on the drive to #20ConcertsFor20Years.
But their debut album Drive to Goldenhammer is one of our favourites of 2025, and tonight's show at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam was an emotional 13th stage on the drive to #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Shows number one to eleven in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series were accessed by public transportation, but tonight’s 12th edition marked a first:
A (20 kilometre round trip) cycle ride from our home in Delft to Paard in Den Haag, to catch Amersfoort-based infectious indie pop outfit Future Husband.
A (20 kilometre round trip) cycle ride from our home in Delft to Paard in Den Haag, to catch Amersfoort-based infectious indie pop outfit Future Husband.
May 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Shows number one to eleven in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series were accessed by public transportation, but tonight’s 12th edition marked a first:
A (20 kilometre round trip) cycle ride from our home in Delft to Paard in Den Haag, to catch Amersfoort-based infectious indie pop outfit Future Husband.
A (20 kilometre round trip) cycle ride from our home in Delft to Paard in Den Haag, to catch Amersfoort-based infectious indie pop outfit Future Husband.
The best part of doing #20ConcertsFor20Years has been pushing out of our comfort zone to see musicians we wouldn’t otherwise make an effort to catch live.
Fat Dog are one such act, for whom we made the short train trek to Rotterdam, and were rewarded with an interactive experience unlike any other.
Fat Dog are one such act, for whom we made the short train trek to Rotterdam, and were rewarded with an interactive experience unlike any other.
April 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The best part of doing #20ConcertsFor20Years has been pushing out of our comfort zone to see musicians we wouldn’t otherwise make an effort to catch live.
Fat Dog are one such act, for whom we made the short train trek to Rotterdam, and were rewarded with an interactive experience unlike any other.
Fat Dog are one such act, for whom we made the short train trek to Rotterdam, and were rewarded with an interactive experience unlike any other.
As some of you may (or may not) recall, last September the two of us set ourselves the ambitious goal of attending #20ConcertsFor20Years in the twelve months preceding our upcoming 20th wedding anniversary. We’re pleased to report we’ve officially reached the halfway mark. A thread summary so far...
March 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
As some of you may (or may not) recall, last September the two of us set ourselves the ambitious goal of attending #20ConcertsFor20Years in the twelve months preceding our upcoming 20th wedding anniversary. We’re pleased to report we’ve officially reached the halfway mark. A thread summary so far...
Six months ago, we set ourselves the ambitious goal of attending #20ConcertsFor20Years in the year preceding our 20th wedding anniversary in 2025.
Tonight we officially reached the halfway point, making the trek to Eindhoven for gig number ten with the incomparable and indefatigable Lambrini Girls.
Tonight we officially reached the halfway point, making the trek to Eindhoven for gig number ten with the incomparable and indefatigable Lambrini Girls.
March 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Six months ago, we set ourselves the ambitious goal of attending #20ConcertsFor20Years in the year preceding our 20th wedding anniversary in 2025.
Tonight we officially reached the halfway point, making the trek to Eindhoven for gig number ten with the incomparable and indefatigable Lambrini Girls.
Tonight we officially reached the halfway point, making the trek to Eindhoven for gig number ten with the incomparable and indefatigable Lambrini Girls.
The ninth show in our #20ConcertsFor20Years quest—and our third in a week—took us across the IJ to spend a sweaty Saturday night in Amsterdam North.
Madrid four-piece Hinds were the headline act; delivering a high-energy set that left everyone in the Tolhuistuin singing, bouncing, and wanting more.
Madrid four-piece Hinds were the headline act; delivering a high-energy set that left everyone in the Tolhuistuin singing, bouncing, and wanting more.
March 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The ninth show in our #20ConcertsFor20Years quest—and our third in a week—took us across the IJ to spend a sweaty Saturday night in Amsterdam North.
Madrid four-piece Hinds were the headline act; delivering a high-energy set that left everyone in the Tolhuistuin singing, bouncing, and wanting more.
Madrid four-piece Hinds were the headline act; delivering a high-energy set that left everyone in the Tolhuistuin singing, bouncing, and wanting more.
“Old hearts yearning / Whatever we're going through / Oh, darling / I'm always with you / My one and only / For the days ahead.”
Gig number eight in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series took us all the way to Amsterdam on a school night to spend some quality time with the one and only Michael Kiwanuka.
Gig number eight in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series took us all the way to Amsterdam on a school night to spend some quality time with the one and only Michael Kiwanuka.
February 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
“Old hearts yearning / Whatever we're going through / Oh, darling / I'm always with you / My one and only / For the days ahead.”
Gig number eight in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series took us all the way to Amsterdam on a school night to spend some quality time with the one and only Michael Kiwanuka.
Gig number eight in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series took us all the way to Amsterdam on a school night to spend some quality time with the one and only Michael Kiwanuka.
We last saw The Libertines—minus their enigmatic co-frontman Peter Doherty—in Toronto in the summer of 2003; their first-ever gig on Canadian soil.
Which made tonight’s absolutely electric Amsterdam reunion all the more special, and a fitting seventh step in our march towards #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Which made tonight’s absolutely electric Amsterdam reunion all the more special, and a fitting seventh step in our march towards #20ConcertsFor20Years.
February 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We last saw The Libertines—minus their enigmatic co-frontman Peter Doherty—in Toronto in the summer of 2003; their first-ever gig on Canadian soil.
Which made tonight’s absolutely electric Amsterdam reunion all the more special, and a fitting seventh step in our march towards #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Which made tonight’s absolutely electric Amsterdam reunion all the more special, and a fitting seventh step in our march towards #20ConcertsFor20Years.
From singing and dancing to Vampire Weekend in an East Vancouver apartment with our then two-year-old daughter, to doing it in a South Amsterdam concert hall sixteen years later.
Tonight’s gig marked number six in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series, as well as a belated 18th birthday present for Leo.
Tonight’s gig marked number six in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series, as well as a belated 18th birthday present for Leo.
December 15, 2024 at 11:03 PM
From singing and dancing to Vampire Weekend in an East Vancouver apartment with our then two-year-old daughter, to doing it in a South Amsterdam concert hall sixteen years later.
Tonight’s gig marked number six in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series, as well as a belated 18th birthday present for Leo.
Tonight’s gig marked number six in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series, as well as a belated 18th birthday present for Leo.
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Tonight we reached the quarter way mark of our goal; taking our eldest to dance to the sweet South African sounds of Moonchild Sanelly at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam.
Tonight we reached the quarter way mark of our goal; taking our eldest to dance to the sweet South African sounds of Moonchild Sanelly at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam.
November 7, 2024 at 10:31 PM
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Tonight we reached the quarter way mark of our goal; taking our eldest to dance to the sweet South African sounds of Moonchild Sanelly at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam.
Tonight we reached the quarter way mark of our goal; taking our eldest to dance to the sweet South African sounds of Moonchild Sanelly at Bitterzoet in Amsterdam.
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Show number four (in as many weeks) had us traveling on the train to Utrecht for an ecstatic evening with The Last Dinner Party at TivoliVredenburg.
Show number four (in as many weeks) had us traveling on the train to Utrecht for an ecstatic evening with The Last Dinner Party at TivoliVredenburg.
November 3, 2024 at 10:24 PM
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Show number four (in as many weeks) had us traveling on the train to Utrecht for an ecstatic evening with The Last Dinner Party at TivoliVredenburg.
Show number four (in as many weeks) had us traveling on the train to Utrecht for an ecstatic evening with The Last Dinner Party at TivoliVredenburg.
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Show number three was a school night singalong in Tilburg with one of our all-time favorites Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls featuring the entire Bruntlett clan.
Show number three was a school night singalong in Tilburg with one of our all-time favorites Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls featuring the entire Bruntlett clan.
October 28, 2024 at 11:31 PM
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Show number three was a school night singalong in Tilburg with one of our all-time favorites Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls featuring the entire Bruntlett clan.
Show number three was a school night singalong in Tilburg with one of our all-time favorites Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls featuring the entire Bruntlett clan.
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Tonight, gig number two had us dancing like no one’s watching with 1,500 Amsterdammers to the joyful sounds of Ezra Collective at a sold out Paradiso.
Tonight, gig number two had us dancing like no one’s watching with 1,500 Amsterdammers to the joyful sounds of Ezra Collective at a sold out Paradiso.
October 23, 2024 at 9:31 PM
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
Tonight, gig number two had us dancing like no one’s watching with 1,500 Amsterdammers to the joyful sounds of Ezra Collective at a sold out Paradiso.
Tonight, gig number two had us dancing like no one’s watching with 1,500 Amsterdammers to the joyful sounds of Ezra Collective at a sold out Paradiso.
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
The first gig was a special affair: an overnight jaunt to Paris to see French Canadian songwriter Cœur de Pirate at the storied Folies Bergère.
The first gig was a special affair: an overnight jaunt to Paris to see French Canadian songwriter Cœur de Pirate at the storied Folies Bergère.
October 13, 2024 at 9:10 PM
We’ll celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in July 2025. During the preceding 12 months, we’re marking it with #20ConcertsFor20Years.
The first gig was a special affair: an overnight jaunt to Paris to see French Canadian songwriter Cœur de Pirate at the storied Folies Bergère.
The first gig was a special affair: an overnight jaunt to Paris to see French Canadian songwriter Cœur de Pirate at the storied Folies Bergère.