Causes

Causes is a Dutch-English indie-pop band from Utrecht, The Netherlands. The lead vocalist of the band is the English singer-songwriter Rubert Blackman who is best known for his debut album “The Lights Of Home”. Other members of Causes are Jan Schröder (Guitar), Robert Pronk (Bass) and Simon Boeing-Messing (Drums). Their debut single “Teach Me How To Dance With You” became a moderate success in the Dutch Singles Chart as it peaked at number 21. Currently Causes is signed to Benelux division of the international record label [PIAS]. Members: Rupert Blackman - Vocals, guitars, keys. An Englishman, moved to The Netherlands in 2008. Studied music production in the UK. Was signed to PIAS and Universal after being spotted busking on the streets of Amsterdam. After a solo album, decided to form Causes. Jan Schröder - Plays electric guitar. Also studied at the HKU in Utrecht, Has played with lots of bands and artists over the years. Half French, half German, Born in The Hague. Robert Pronk - Plays bass and sings. Half Dutch, half Surinamese. Has played with many famous artists and bands in Holland. Steady as a rock. Studies engineering and snores like a freight train. Simon Boeing-Messing - Plays drums and sings. Studied Drums at he HKU in Utrecht. A somewhat colourful character. Can sleep anywhere. A fly-fishing German. http://www.causesmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Causes-Music/371347459683341