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The two gentlemen from the American folk rock duo The Contenders met each other more than ten years ago because of a preference for roots music, Americana and more specifically the work of The Band.

The latter can also be heard in the well-groomed two-part singing of singer-songwriter Jay Nash and drummer Josh Day. The music is hopeful and romantic. But the most beautiful are the voices, both warm and subtle and raw and powerful, moving and encouraging at the same time.

Jay has released several solo albums, with the support of Counting Crows members David Immerglück and Charlie Gillingham. Josh has been a drummer in the band of Sara Bareilles, Maroon5 and John Oates (Hall & Oates).

The Contenders have released three albums so far. The beautiful album “The good times in between” was released in 2024. The Contenders are coming to Rotterdam for the second time, expect Good Times tonight with experienced roots music from two veterans!

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American folk-rock duo The Contenders met over ten years ago through their shared love of roots music, Americana, and, more specifically, the work of The Band. This influence is evident in the duo's polished harmonies, featuring singer-songwriter Jay Nash and drummer Josh Day.

The music is hopeful and romantic, but it's the voices that truly stand out—warm and subtle, yet raw and powerful, both moving and uplifting. Jay Nash has released several solo albums, with support from Counting Crows members David Immerglück and Charlie Gillingham, while Josh Day plays drums for acts like Sara Bareilles, Maroon 5, and John Oates (Hall & Oates).

The Contenders have released three albums to date, with the beautiful album The Good Times in Between released in 2024. This is their second time performing in Rotterdam, so expect Good Times tonight with seasoned roots music from these two veterans!