Band members names - role in the band:

Bart Drost - vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica
Siegfried Koelewijn - lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Clemens Schaap - bass guitar
Nick de Ruiter - drums

Brief Band History:

Singer/songwriter Bart started the band in 1998. This Dutch band has had various line ups, but seems to have found a definite one since September 2000.

Influences:

Buffalo Tom, Counting Crows, Radiohead, Eels, Soul Asylum, Nick Cave, Bruce Springsteen, The Jayhawks

Life changing albums?

I think that will be Radiohead's 'OK Computer'. It is one of the best albums I have ever heard. Great melodies and lyrics, especially 'Lucky', 'No Surprises' and 'Let Down'. Although I don't understand much of the lyrics, the dramatic tone still makes me shiver.

How can fans get in touch with your band?

Through our website

What are your plans for the future, releases, tours etc..?

Lampshade will be recording their first e.p. / demo in two years. Five songs will be recorded. Our purpose is to perform as much as possible with hopefully some nice festivals in the summer.