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Porque te vas

Published on September 17, 2007 in Brussel and music. 1 Comment

This is a song I like to play when I’m DJing, it makes people smile: “Porque Te Vas” by Jeanette (Dimech).

I got reminded of this song by a newsletter of the Beursschouwburg, they’re doing a “Porque Te Vas” contest where people can bring new versions of this classic. Inscription before Oct 10th, and the event is held on Oct 24th, with hosts STIJN and Pieter De Buysser, the jury consists of Maria Tarantino and Stijn Meuris.

Hoy en mi ventana brilla el sol
Y el corazon
Se pone triste contemplando la ciudad
Porque te vas

My City, Your city: Brussels

Published on July 24, 2007 in Brussel. Closed

Because Ine asked me nicely:
Apple Martini

  • My favorite ‘grab-a-bite’: De Markten, certainly when it’s sunny and you can sit outside
  • My favourite shop: Mr Ego for clothes, Passaporta for books – for CDs I would want a shop like the Virgin store in Paris: scan any CD’s barcode and you can listen to it on any headphone set in the shop – since there is no shop like that in Brussels: I shop Amazon
  • My favorite restaurant: SkieveLat (Sablon), very close to where I live – great ‘ribbekes’
  • My favorite ‘take my friends when in town’: l’Achepot on the Graanmarkt (awful website, but nice restaurant), in the Dansaert area, or resto Henri near the Varkensmarkt
  • Other 5 things to mention: the restaurant on top of the Muziekinstrumentmuseum, the Chaff cafe – best terrace on the Vossenplein, the Warandepark/Parc Royal – with the nice Kiosk, café Roskam – my hangout place in the ‘Vlaamse’ area, the Recyclart tavern – cheap, cosy and with free Wifi!

And I’m gonna throw the stick at a couple of fellow-Ketjes (Brussels inhabitants, that is):

  1. Alex
  2. Bruno
  3. Frank
  4. Mike
  5. Wouter

Arno on the Francofolies

Published on July 24, 2007 in Brussel and music. 1 Comment

Arno and his deep-philosophical reflections on life, music and being paid.

(Interview on RTBF about the Francofolies festival)

“Je suis ouvert comme une vielle pute… Tu vois le bazar !?”
“Je ne pense pas, ce sont les soeurs catholiques qui pensent”

Barcamp Brussels: one month to go

Published on April 6, 2007 in barcamp and Brussel. 1 Comment

Barcamp Brussels logo In about 30 days, a bunch of Internet entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and geeks will gather at the Halles des Tanneurs in Brussels to share experiences and learn from each other: Barcamp Brussels. This is the 3rd edition of this ‘unconference’ that has proven to be a great place to meet new people and ideas.
Les Halles des Tanneurs

Attendees = participants

So what is this ‘unconferencing’ thing about?

A BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from participants. (barcamp.org)

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