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(1975 – 1990)

Meaning Bandname: A poem by Charles Dickens came up with by Tim Mullens.

Bio: From Hazerswoude. At the end of 1975 Tim Mullens, Eduard van Bockel and Ernst-Jan Kamphuis form the band in Het Keldertje aka K-74 which is some sort of clubhouse (a rebuilt garagebox) behind the house of Eduard van Bockel’s parents. Tim already have some own songs and they also do some covers by Rolling Stones and Pretty Things.
In 1976 they do their first concert on the yearly market of Hazerswoude with two own songs and a cover. When in 1977 punk becomes popular they fit right in with their trashy rock ‘n’roll. They already play punk without knowing it was punk. After hearing the first Ramones LP, they start to play faster and record a two-track demo which takes them to the major WEA recordlabel that sets up the new Pogo Records especially for punk.
Ernst-Jan is replaced by Simon Francken but stays manager. The recordings for the LP start one day after their first gig in the Paradiso venue on 4 January 1978. In two days they record the record and it sells too little for the label (2500) and they get dropped.
They record for the Uitholling Overdwars LP but Eduard leaves the band and gets replaced by Kees Bontebal. Arther also leaves but returns after a month. In this period they just do a few concerts. Kees gets replaced by Bart de Boer at the end of 1980. Musically there’s alot of influences from the sixties but the attitude is still punk. They record the songs for the Garageland EP that will be released three years later.
The sound changes more to soul in 1982 when they get a trumpet and saxophone and they set up their own No Bluff Records label. The cooperation on the compilation Stirred But Not Shaken brings them abroad.
After 10 years they release the double LP Whatever They Hype. One LP is a re-release of the first record and the second LP has remixed singletracks and a new song. The band does a last concert in the Melkweg, Amsterdam in December 1990 because of personal problems of singer Tim Mullens. The rest continues as Farmer John.

Description: Punk

Lineup:
Tim Mullens – guitar &vocals
Arther Van Dijke – drums (1975-1990)
Simon Francken – bass (1977-1990)
Bart De Boer – guitar (1980-1990)
Martijn Loos aka Dr. Loos – saxophone, synthesizer, keyboard (1990-1990)

Ernst-Jan Kamphuis † – bass (1975-1977), trumpet (1985-1989), synthesizer & keyboard (1989-1990)
A.J. Bosz – trumpet (1982-1985)
Sjaak Matze – saxophone (1982-1985)
Kees Bontebal – guitar (1980-1980)
Evert-Jan Rietbergen aka Jip van Bentum – saxophone (1985-1989)
Eduard van Bockel – guitar (1975-1980)

Other bands:
Ernst-Jan Kamphuis – Lieutenant Ernesto & The Strolling Bones

Discography:
1978 – Ivy Green LP (Pogo Records Ltd, NL)
Recorded @ Soundpush Studios, Blaricum 05-06.01.1978 by Richard de Bois
1978 – Wap Shoo Wap (I’m Sure We’re Gonna Make It) single-sided 7” single (Pogo Records Ltd, NL)
1983 – The Damage 7” single (No Bluff Records, NL)
Recorded @ The Stable Studio, Arnhem by Mr. Toering
1984 – The Garageland EP 7” EP (No Bluff Records, NL)
Recorded @ The Stable Studio, Arnhem
1984 – Dreaming Of You 7” single (No Bluff Records, NL)
1984 – The Quest LP (No Bluff Records, NL)
Recorded @ Palais des Fou & Oktopus 06 & 07.1984
1985 – Good Things Happen 7” single (Circo Re, NL)
Recorded @ The Stable Studio, Arnhem
1985 – The Turning Point 7” single with Tröckener Kecks (Tröckener Kecks, NL / No Bluff Records, NL)
1985 – All On The Beat LP (Circo Re, NL)
Recorded @ The Stable Studio, Arnhem summer 1985
1986 – Whatever They Hype… 2x LP (Ciro Re, NL)
1987 – Moon Raised LP (Megadisc, NL)
Recorded @ The Stable Studio, Arnhem early 1987
1990 – Real Slow Burn CD (VAN Record Company, NL)
Recorded @ Studio Orkater, Amsterdam by Marc de Reus
1990 – Into The Deep 7” single (VAN Record Company, NL)
1990 – Ivy Green CD (VAN Record Company, NL)
2011 – Ivy Green LP (1977 Records, JAP)
2011 – Ivy Green CD (1977 Records, JAP)
2011 – The Quest CD (1977 Records, JAP)
2011 – All On The Beat LP (1977 Records, JAP)
2011 – Moon Raised LP (1977 Records, JAP)
2016 – Ivy Green LP (Pseudonym, NL)
2016 – Ivy Green CD (Pseudonym, NL)
2022 – Wap Soo Wap (I’m Sure We’re Gonna Make It) / Pak ‘m Beet 7” single (Wap Shoo Wap Records, NL)
1 Never released track / 200 handnumbered on green / 100 on green, 100 on black

Various:
1979 – Uitholling Overdwars LP (Stichting Popmuziek Nederland, NL)
1983 – Stirred Not Shaken LP (Not On Label, NL)
1984 – Bunkerweef ’84 TP (Kazemat Cassettes, NL)
1986 – Remember Soweto 76-86 (Bullets Won’t Stop Us Now) LP (Konkurrel, NL)
1988 – Claw Boys Claw / Garagegroups LP (Radio Nederland Transcription Service, NL)
1988 – The Undutchables (16 Great Bands From The Low-Lands) TP (Stichting Popmuziek Nederland, NL)
1989 – Dutch Rock Alive And Well 1989 2x CD (Radio Nederland, NL)
1991 – Highlights From The Lowlands CD (Conamus, NL)
1991 – Villa 65 (Volume 1 – Nederlandse Bands) CD (Ariola, NL)
1996 – I’m Sure We’re Gonna Make It. Dutch Punkrock ’77 – ’82 CD (Epitaph, Europe)
1996 – Punkrock From Holland: A Compilation Of Original Early Dutch Punk LP (Not On Label, NL)
1997 – Feel Lucky Skunk?! LP (Look Back In Anger, GER)
1997 – Moving On! CD (Nationaal Pop Instituut, NL)
2003 – 100% Pure Dutch Punk Hardcore CD (Not On Label, NL)
2008 – 50 Jaar Nederpop (Rare & Obscure) 4x CD (Not On Label, NL)
2008 – Doe Het Zelf CDr (Olé Records, GER / O Tannenbaum, GER)
2011 – Distractions II TP (Not On Label, UK)
2012 – Tjerk Lammers Presenteert Dijkdoorbraak 4x CD (Universal Music, NL)
2016 – I Don’t Care Volume 2 – Dutch Punk 1977 – 1983 2xLP (Pseudonym, NL)
2016 – I Don’t Care Collection (Dutch Punk 1977 – 1983) 2xCD (Pseudonym, NL)
2019 – Institute: A Mixed Tape Made By Institute TP (Sacred Bone Records, USA)
XXXX – Bloodstains Across Superpunk Vol. I CDr (Tres Cipotes, SPA)
XXXX – Bloodstains Across Superpunk Vol. II CDr (Tres Cipotes, SPA)

Cinema:
1978 – Punk In Paradiso (Monica Kugel)

Interviews/Articles:
1978 – Pin 1
1978 – Pin 2
1978 – Watch Out 1
1978 – Rare Tijden
1985 – Onbegonnen Werk
1986 – Kaboem 4

Concerts:
1975.08.26 Jaarmarkt, Hazerswoude

1976.02.02 MAVO, Hazerswoude

1977.04.30 Het Anker, Hazerswoude
1977.05.13 MAVO, Hazerswoude
1977.06.04 De Kraal, Koudekerk aan de Rijn
1977.08.27 Jaarmarkt, Hazerswoude
1977.10.03 Rainbow, Leiden

1978.01.04 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Speedtwins, Vissenpunk) (first gig with Simon)
1978.02.14 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Captain Coke, Whizz Guy)
1978.03.23 Catena, Leiden
1978.03.28 Popfestival, Kessel-Lo BEL
1978.03.29 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Whizz Guy)
1978.03.31 Doornroosje, Nijmegen
1978.04.21 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Stukas)
1978.04.28 Pleyn ’68, Hazerswoude
1978.06.09 ‘t Wapen van Haarlem, Alkmaar
1978.06.23 Stekpop, Hazerswoude
1978.08.16 Paradiso, Amsterdam
1978.11.02 Paradiso, Amsterdam
1978.11.04 PSP Avond, Boskoop
1978.11.17 LVC, Leiden
1978.11.22 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Crass, Divorce, The Filth, Milestones, Captain Coke, Los Mismos, Cygnus, Panic, Normaal) (Rock Against Racism Festival)
1978.12.28 Breehuis, Leiden

1979.01.05 Effenaar, Eindhoven (+ Nasmaak)
1979.01.13 Lindehoeve, Voorschoten
1979.01.19 NRC Gebouw, Amsterdam (+ Motorboat, Infexion, The Bugs, Jezus And The Gospelfuckers, VD Patients)
1979.01.20 Michaëlshuis, Hazerswoude
1979.01.24 Bor, De Goorn
1979.03.03 Augustinus, Leiden
1979.03.11 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Headlines)
1979.04.07 Michaëlshuis, Hazerswoude
1979.04.14 Onder Ons, Neunen
1979.04.28 Sporthal, Valkenburg
1979.05.12 Sajee, Eygelshoven
1979.05.19 Huize Maas, Groningen (+ Pico, F.C. Gerania, Ton van der Meer, White Honey)
1979.10.01 Kaasee, Rotterdam
1979.11.02 PSP Avond, Tilburg
1979.11.23 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Jezus And The Gospelfuckers, Vopo’s) (Benefit Jezus)

1980.01.19 Alpha, Beverwijk
1980.03.01 Doornroosje, Nijmegen
1980.03.07 O’16, Voorburg
1980.03.14 LVC, Leiden (+ The Dummies)
1980.05.03 Mallegat, Katwijk
1980.05.14 Churchill Bar, Groningen
1980.05.15 Michaëlshuis, Hazerswoude
1980.10.25 Simplon, Groningen
1980.12.02 Kaasee, Rotterdam (+ Cheap ‘n’ Nasty)

1981.01.02 De Bajes, Amstelveen
1981.01.10 Bor, De Goorn
1980.02.07 Icarus, Hoog Karspel
1981.03.25 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ A-Butz)
1981.04.18 Arnoldushoeve, Hoofddorp
1981.04.24 Bijenkorf, Enschede
1981.04.25 De Singel, Ridderkerk
1981.04.26 Floridahal, Boskoop
1981.05.15 Pleyn ’68, Hazerswoude
1981.06.12 Hedon, Zwolle
1981.06.13 Stekpop, Hazerswoude
1981.06.25 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ On-Off, Splendid Mood)
1981.07.06 Troll, Hoorn
1981.09.12 Michaëlshuis, Hazerswoude
1981.10.03 Stadsgehoorzaal, Leiden
1981.11.21 Arnoldshoeve, Hoofddorp
1981.11.28 Babylon, Woerden
1981.12.25 Kokerjuffer, Enschede

1982.01.13 Oktopus, Amsterdam
1982.01.23 Alpha, Beverwijk
1982.01.30 Troll, Hoorn
1982.05.01 Rozenburcht, Boskoop
1982.05.15 Ungha, Lochem
1982.05.29 Simplon, Groningen
1982.06.12 Para, Breda
1982.07.03 Q Café, Enschede
1982.07.10 Hedon, Zwolle
1982.08.05 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Wanda’s)
1982.08.07 Fuse, Bakel
1982.09.18 Michaëlshuis, Hazerswoude
1982.11.10 Het Hert, Joure
1982.12.04 De Boerderij, Geleen
1982.12.11 De Barak, Zutphen

1983.05.27 Highway 12, Beverwijk
1983.06.20 LVC, Leiden
1983.06.27 Het Beest, Goes
1983.07.08 Oktopus, Amsterdam
1983.07.29 Eland, Delft
1983.09.10 Arena, Rotterdam
1983.09.24 Kokerjuffer, Enschede
1983.09.30 Madonna, Alphen aan de Rijn
1983.10.08 Arnoldushoeve, Hoofddorp
1983.10.14 AOR, Eindhoven
1983.10.22 Pazzop, Bladel
1983.10.29 Xana, De Rijp
1983.11.05 Bor, De Goorn
1983.11.12 Kompasroos, Huizen
1983.11.19 Bolwerk, Sneek
1983.12.17 De Piek, Vlissingen
1983.12.24 Parkhof, Alkmaar

1984.01.14 No Neem, Hardenberg
1984.01.21 Michaëlshuis, Hazerswoude
1984.01.27 Paard van Troje, Den Haag
1984.02.11 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Tröckener Kecks)
1984.05.05 Shiva, Uithoorn
1984.05.18 De Pieter, Amsterdam
1984.05.24 Melkweg, Amsterdam
1984.06.07 De Kuip, Noordwijk
1984.06.08 Scholengemeenschap, Delft
1984.06.15 Pardoes, Hoogwoud
1984.06.23 Kazemat, Hoevelaken
1984.06.28 Stalleker, Haarlem
1984.06.30 LVC, Leiden
1984.09.14 De Kikker, Utrecht
1984.10.06 LVC, Leiden
1984.10.13 Shiva, Uithoorn
1984.10.15 Mazzo, Amsterdam
1984.10.19 Wapen van Wogmeer, Wogmeer
1984.11.03 Het Anker, Hazerswoude
1984.11.04 Shaffy Theater, Amsterdam
1984.11.23 Limelight, Kortwijk BEL
1984.11.24 Pakhuis, Heerenveen
1984.11.30 Querelle, Alphen aan de Rijn
1984.12.05 Melkweg, Amsterdam
1984.12.08 Patronaat, Haarlem
1984.12.15 Spunkzoo, Rotterdam
1984.12.22 LVC, Leiden
1984.12.28 Kazemat, Hoevelaken

1985.01.01 Bar Gezellig, Wognum
1985.01.16 Doornroosje, Nijmegen
1985.01.19 De Pul, Uden
1985.02.07 Kunstmin, Dordrecht
1985.02.08 Effenaar, Eindhoven
1985.03.01 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ Tröckener Kecks)
1985.03.02 De Koog, Noord Scharwoude
1985.03.06 Lorre, Delft
1985.03.09 Hedon, Zwolle
1985.03.15 Gigant, Apeldoorn
1985.03.16 ’t Beest, Goes (+ Miners Of Muzo)
1985.03.22 Tagrijn, Hilversum
1985.03.23 Midgard, Middelburg
1985.03.29 Simplon, Groningen
1985.03.30 ’t Hof, Borculo
1985.04.05 Grachtkerk, Amersfoort
1985.04.06 De Kikker, Utrecht
1985.04.13 Donkiesjot, Sittard
1985.04.27 Xinix, Nieuwendijk
1985.05.03 De Pieter, Amsterdam
1985.06.29 Willem I, Arnhem
1985.07.06 Loose End, Reeuwijk
1985.10.26 LTS, Leiden
1985.10.30 Tivoli, Utrecht
1985.11.11 Mazzo, Amsterdam
1985.11.21 Nastasta, Den Haag
1985.11.22 LVC, Leiden
1985.12.13 Patronaat, Haarlem

1986.01.01 De Pieter, Amsterdam
1986.01.04 Shiva, Uithoorn
1986.01.11 Buk Buk, Heiloo
1986.02.15 De Eland, Delft
1986.03.01 De Media, Eeklo BEL
1986.03.02 VUB, Brussel BEL
1986.03.03 ’t Stae, Leuven BEL
1986.03.05 Risiko, Den Bosch
1986.03.15 Nohol, Edam
1986.03.22 Bolwerk, Sneek
1986.03.30 Joeb, Egmond aan Zee
1986.04.05 Komeet, Barneveld
1986.04.10 Paradiso, Amsterdam (10 Year Anniversary)
1986.04.12 R17, Grootebroek
1986.04.18 Boerderij, Zoetermeer
1986.04.19 De Kwinne, Stadskanaal
1986.04.25 Simplon, Groningen
1986.04.26 Breekkaffee, Bree BEL
1986.04.30 Ekko, Utrecht
1986.05.02 Burgerweeshuis, Deventer
1986.05.08 Melkweg, Amsterdam
1986.05.10 Stek, Hazerswoude
1986.05.17 Julianapark, Bolsward
1986.05.23 Tagrijn, Hilversum
1986.05.30 Paard van Troje, Den Haag
1986.06.20 LVC, Leiden
1986.06.28 Donkiesjot, Sittard
1986.07.05 Emma, Amsterdam
1986.08.04 Melkweg, Amsterdam (+ Ramones)
1986.08.09 Borgerswold, Veendam
1986.08.10 Stadspark, Groningen

1987.02.14 De Koog, Noord Scharwoude
1987.03.06 Atak, Enschede
1987.03.13 De Stip, Amsterdam
1987.03.21 De Kwinne, Stadskanaal
1987.03.28 Zopo, Horst
1987.04.11 ’t Hert, Joure
1987.04.18 Olde Skoele, Hattemerbroek
1987.04.25 Magnifiosi, Lisse
1987.05.01 Paradiso, Amsterdam (+ The Gun Club)
1987.05.08 Batcave, Tilburg
1987.05.15 Bliksem, Brummen
1987.05.23 Xana196, De Rijp
1987.06.06 LVC, Leiden
1987.06.19 So What, Gouda
1987.06.20 Limelight, Ridderkerk
1987.06.27 Paard van Troje, Den Haag
1987.07.03 Boulevard, Den Bosch
1987.07.10 Melkweg, Amsterdam
1987.07.11 Join, Noordwijk
1987.08.29 Postbrug, Den Helder
1987.09.06 Dug Out, Maassluis
1987.09.09 Palace, Rotterdam
1987.09.12 Simplon, Groningen
1987.09.18 O42, Nijmegen
1987.09.26 Unitas, Wageningen
1987.10.10 Ikaros, Hoogkarspel
1987.10.16 Vrije Vloer, Utrecht
1987.10.17 Melkweg, Amsterdam
1987.10.24 Bibelot, Dordrecht
1987.10.31 Buk Buk, Heiloo
1987.11.13 Boerderij, Schagen
1987.11.28 Nohol, Edam
1987.12.05 Bakkerij, Castricum
1987.12.12 De Koog, Noord Scharwoude

1988.01.08 Drieluik, Zaandam
1988.01.09 Oosterpoort, Groningen (Noorderslag)
1988.01.15 De Stip, Amsterdam
1988.01.16 Nederland 3, Kwintsheul
1988.01.30 Olde Skoele, Hattemerbroek
1988.02.06 Egelantier, Wolvega
1988.02.20 De Buze, Steenwijk
1988.02.27 Troll, Hoorn
1988.03.19 Paradiso, Amsterdam
1988.04.04 Lawei, Drachten
1988.04.09 Patronaat, Haarlem
1988.04.22 RSG, Rotterdam
1988.04.23 Botte Hommel, Bergen op Zoom
1988.04.30 LVC, Leiden
1988.05.07 De Pul, Uden
1988.06.04 Knoprock, Rotterdam
1988.06.17 Bolwerk, Sneek
1988.06.18 Xana, De Rijp
1988.06.18 Paard van Troje, Den Haag
1988.07.08 Festival, Surhuisterveen
1988.08.20 Waterpop, Wateringen
1988.08.26 Melkweg, Amsterdam
1988.09.24 Krafla, Delfzijl
1988.09.30 Poorkkleef, Almelo
1988.10.01 Koornbeurs, Delft
1988.10.15 Hedon, Zwolle
1988.11.18 Sater, Leidschendam
1988.12.10 Catena, Leiden

1989.01.14 De Koog, Noord Scharwoude
1989.01.21 Nederland 3, Kwintsheul
1989.01.28 De Piek,Vlissingen
1989.02.04 Brouwershoek, Leeuwarden
1989.02.11 Burgerweeshuis, Deventer
1989.02.25 Splotz, Roelofarendsveen
1989.03.04 Stek, Hazerswoude
1989.03.17 Bliksem, Brummen
1989.03.25 Olde Skoele, Hattemerbroek
1989.03.31 O42, Nijmegen
1989.04.01 R17, Grootebroek
1989.04.07 De Lieve Vrouw, Amersfoort
1989.04.08 Babylon, Woerden
1989.04.21 Tivoli, Utrecht
1989.08.25 Festival, Schoonebeek
1989.09.02 Berenei, Rotterdam
1989.09.08 Tagrijn, Hilversum
1989.09.16 De Kwinne, Stadskanaal
1989.10.11 Willem I, Arnhem
1989.10.14 ’t Hert, Joure
1989.10.26 UDGE, Geneve SWI
1989.10.27 Hirscheneck, Basel SWI
1989.10.28 Fri-Son, Freiburg SWI
1989.12.01 Paard van Troje, Den Haag
1989.12.09 Nirwana, Lierop

1990.01.05 So What, Gouda
1990.01.06 Melkweg, Amsterdam
1990.01.13 LVC, Leiden
1990.01.20 Dorpshuis, Weidum
1990.02.24 Bibelot, Dordrecht
1990.03.23 Stek, Hazerswoude
1990.09.15 Unitas, Wageningen
1990.09.19 Millers, Den Haag
1990.09.22 Postbrug, Den Helder
1990.10.05 TH, Enschede
1990.10.06 Troll, Hoorn
1990.11.17 R17, Grootebroek
1990.11.23 Tagrijn, Hilversum
1990.11.24 LVC, Leiden
1990.12.01 Nederland 3, Wateringen
1990.12.07 Het Kasteel, Alphen aan de Rijn
1990.12.08 Boerderij, Zoetermeer
1990.12.15 Hedon, Zwolle
1990.12.21 Vrije Vloer, Utrecht
1990.12.22 Melkweg, Amsterdam

Media Optredens:
1985 Ronflonflon (VPRO Radio) (Interview)
1985 De Wilde Wereld (VPRO Radio) (Interview)

1986.03.28 Kukelu (VPRO Radio) (Interview)
1986.04.09 De Wilde Wereld (VPRO Radio) (Live + Interview)
1986.04.15 Popkrant (VARA Radio) (Live in Paradiso + Interview)
1986.05.04 Jonge Helden (VPRO TV) (Videoclip)
1986.05.14 De Wilde Wereld (VPRO Radio) (Live)
1986.05.16 Countdown Café (Veronica Radio) (Live + Interview)
1986.05.23 De Bovenbouw (NOS Radio) (Live)
1986.07.22 Popkrant (VARA Radio) (Live + Interview)
1986.07.30 Backline (VPRO Radio) (Live)

1987.01.27 Music Box (MTV) (Videoclip; several times)
1987.02.01 Special (Super Channel) (Videoclip)
1987.05.27 De Wilde Wereld (VPRO Radio) (Live)
1987.05.27 Backline (VPRO Radio) (Live)
1987.07.01 Ronflonflon (VPRO Radio) (Interview)
1987.07.14 Popkrant (VARA Radio) (Interview)
1987.09.27 Jonge Helden (VPRO TV) (Videoclip)

1988.01.19 Poppodium (VARA Radio) (Live Noorderslag)
1988.03.30 Party Doctrine (VPRO Radio) (Live)

1990.09.23 Studio 3 (KRO Radio) (Interview)
1990.09.25 Popkrant (VARA Radio) (Interview)
1990.11.07 Nozems A Gogo (VPRO Radio) (Live + Interview)
1990.11.20 Popkrant (VARA Radio) (Interview)
1990 Nozems A Gogo (VPRO Radio) (An especially recorded song called “Hé Kampioentje)
1990 Onrust (VPRO Radio) (Interview)

Source: Simon Francken