Ir. Vendermeulen (Mikkel v/d Meulen, Amsterdam) is best known for promoting the ultracool music from the 50's until the early 70's.
He does this by DEEJAYING, playing SAXOPHONE and THEREMIN, recording and releasing MUSIC, running the TARDAM RECORDS label and the ABC-Agency bookingoffice and PRODUCING events.
For over 21 years he produces the famous AMSTERDAM BEATCLUB "the Best Place to Go! Go!" Parties, spicing up Amsterdam's nightlife!
As a saxophonist he works with various musicians and groups.
As deejay the Ir. likes to dig deep in the vaults of music history, only dancefloor killers for happy people!
The Ir. has played over 2.100+ shows, feel free to check the AGENDA for upcoming gigs.
Having so many years of experience in producing, hosting & promoting events, he brings his practice to clubs, companies, festivals and private events. Contact for inquiries :)
Amsterdam BeatClub (est. 2003, produced by Ir. Vendermeulen) has been running at full speed in the capital's nightlife for over 2 decades. Here you can experience the fantastic wild and groovy music & culture of the 50's/60's.
Many clubnights and festivals are organized at different venues and apart from deejays & live-music the parties often feature Go-Go Dancers, Burlesque performers, sideshows and cult veejay-visuals.
Together with long time friends Goffredo Santovito and Fabrizio Carrieri, Ir. founded Tardam Records, a records label specialised in releasing 50's/60's dancefloor music on 7" records: boogaloo, ska, soul, r'n'b, jive, popcorn & funk.
check the Tardam catalogue HERE!
Ir. Vendermeulen runs ABC booking agency, where bands, deejays and acts can be booked.
Whether you're looking for a golden-oldies deejay for a wedding party, a fifties rock 'n' roll band for a festival, a sixties soul singer or a burlesque performance during a club night, or a complete tailor-made program for a corporate event, incl. exuberant acts and GoGo dancers:
It's all possible at ABC Agency!
Ir. Vendermeulen was asked by Excelsior Recordings to make a spotify playlist with some favorite tracks from his record box..
Just GoGo HERE & enjoy! 🪐💫✨💥
