howtoplays

The howtoplays are a four man band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Since 1995 they have written over a hundred songs, which have been collected on the "HTP Anthology." Driving force behind this avalanche of pop songs is Richard Niessen. The lack of any formal musical training results in fresh songs with many musical surprises, both for the band and the audience.

Most songs arrive as rough sketches, which are quickly whipped into shape by Pieter Kik, Erik Verkoyen, and Toon Oomen. Pieter likes to run all the way up the fretboard ("your bass player plays only soprano notes!"), Erik categorically refuses to play normal chords ("One day I'll learn how to play the piano!") and Toon applies all his divine powers to the drum set ("and then I'll give a REALLY long fill!!")

HTP : Richard Niessen, Pieter Kik, Erik Verkoyen, en Toon Oomen