The Essence
Alternative band from Rotterdam · formed 1984
- Shows on record
- 6
- Rooms played
- 6
- Cities
- 5
- Releases
- 21
- Last show
- Mar 3, 2019Hotel Utah Saloon
About
The Essence is a band from Rotterdam, formed in 1984, tagged darkwave, dream pop, new wave by its sources. Shows on record run from 2003 to 2019, across 6 rooms in 5 cities.
- The Essence formed in 1984 — MusicBrainz
- The Essence has 11 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1985–2015 — MusicBrainz
- The Essence (band) formed in 1984 — Wikipedia
- The Essence (band) is from Rotterdam, Netherlands — Wikipedia
- The Essence (band) has 3 members: Hans Diener, Mark Tan, George Tan — Wikipedia
- The Essence (band) plays Alternative rock — Wikipedia
- The Essence (band) plays gothic rock — Wikipedia
- The Essence (band) plays dark wave — Wikipedia
- The Essence (band) plays synth-pop — Wikipedia
- The Essence has 50844 listeners on Last.fm — The Essence on Last.fm
- The Essence has released 10 recordings between 1993 and 2023 — The Essence on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
6 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20031 show
- 20101 show
- 20112 shows
- 20131 show
- 20191 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2019 | Hotel Utah Saloon · San FranciscoSupportwith Amber Snider, Katie Knipp, Sara Rodenburg | Support | Amber Snider, Katie Knipp, Sara Rodenburg |
| Dec 14, 2013 | Venue 578 · OrlandoSupportwith Join the Society, 12.14 Holiday Edition, Phoenix Jagger, +10 | Support | Join the Society, 12.14 Holiday Edition, Phoenix Jagger, +10 |
| Jun 26, 2011 | Rock It · AalenSupportwith Vader, Krisiun, THE RESISTANCE, +1 | Support | Vader, Krisiun, THE RESISTANCE, +1 |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Magasin 4 - Old Location · BrusselsSupportwith Vader, Krisiun, THE RESISTANCE | Support | Vader, Krisiun, THE RESISTANCE |
| Oct 24, 2010 | Yoshi's · OaklandSupportwith Raiatea Helm, Laurie Anderson, Billy Schafer, +2 | Support | Raiatea Helm, Laurie Anderson, Billy Schafer, +2 |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Great American Music Hall · San FranciscoSupportwith Country Joe & The Fish, Flying Other Brothers | Support | Country Joe & The Fish, Flying Other Brothers |
Where they play
6 rooms in 5 citiesRooms played most
- Great American Music Hall · San Francisco1 show
- Hotel Utah Saloon · San Francisco1 show
- Magasin 4 - Old Location · Brussels1 show
- Rock It · Aalen1 show
- Venue 578 · Orlando1 show
Cities played
- San Francisco2 shows
- Aalen1 show
- Brussels1 show
- Oakland1 show
- Orlando1 show
Releases
21 releases, 1985–2023Still Life In Polaroids (A Tribute To The Works Of Japan And Beyond)
2023
BC20 Director's Cut
2018
Café Solaire 26
2018
Sold Out
2016
Afterglow
2015 · Album
Lo Ska Beat Tape
2013
Let's Bring The House Down / Very Kinky
1999
Floor Treats EP
1998
Ecstasy / Nothing Lasts Forever
1996 · Compilation
The Inspiration E.P.
1996
Glow
1995 · Album
Looking For Love
1995
Dancing in the Rain: The Best of the Essence
1994 · Compilation
Chant
1993
Nothing Lasts Forever
1991 · Album
Like Christ
1990 · Single
A Mirage
1988 · Single
A Monument of Trust
1988 · Album
Ecstasy
1988 · Album
Sleep / A Reflected Dream
1988 · Single
Purity
1985 · Album
Lineup
No current lineup on record.
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| The Essence on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| The Essence on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.