{"id":1944889,"date":"2026-06-20T23:16:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T23:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.ixelles.be\/events\/daan-crooner-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T23:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T23:16:07","slug":"daan-crooner-2","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/culture.ixelles.be\/en\/events\/daan-crooner-2\/","title":{"rendered":"DAAN \u2013 Crooner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For 30 years, DAAN has been surprising his loyal audience with a whirlwind of musical genres, ranging from pop noir to indie rock, electro to country, beats and ballads\u2014mostly in English, but occasionally also in French or Dutch. Those looking for a common thread in his work will discover in this theatre tour that all these songs share something essential: often melancholic yet simultaneously humorous lyrics filled with visual metaphors (DAAN is also a graphic artist), driven by a storm-like urge to transform them into almost baroque musical paintings.<br \/>\nThis tour distills his entire repertoire in a stripped-down musical setting: DAAN at the grand piano or guitar, Isolde Lasoen\u2014his long-time musical muse of 25 years\u2014on vibraphone, drums, trumpet, bells and angelic vocals, and the virtuoso Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Assy, known for his work with artists such as Alain Bashung, William Sheller and Yann Tiersen, on his distinctive, atypical cello.<br \/>\nThe more intimate seated venues allow DAAN to come closer to his audience, taking the time to share the stories behind his colourful life journey and mysterious lyrics. In doing so, the crooner creates a theatrical cabaret filled with emotion and ecstasy. No two evenings are ever the same, as DAAN reinterprets not only his extensive repertoire of over 300 songs, but also his favourite covers\u2014treating them as if they were his own children.<br \/>\nFor those who missed the \u201cSimple\u201d tour\u2014a major sold-out live success and double platinum album\u2014or for those who wish to continue the journey, DAAN returns to the stage this winter, with new vinyl releases and brand-new songs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For 30 years, DAAN has been surprising his loyal audience with a whirlwind of musical genres, ranging from pop noir to indie rock, electro to country, beats and ballads\u2014mostly in English, but occasionally also in French or Dutch. 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