Pique Poque Poetry

The Official Homepage

Sadly, the band has split up

Still, I decided to keep this page alive, so that it can serve as a tribute to the great band that Pique Poque Poetry was. Too bad that many people will now never discover how good they really were...

Currently available

Who are they?

What do they sound like? (some samples are included!)

Discography

Picture Gallery

Their name
In concert

The latest news

Contacting the band

Still to come

Lyrics

Who Are They?

Pique Poque Poetry is:

Ardan van de Graaf - vocals and guitar
Paul Bonsma - guitar and keyboards
Martijn Bruyns - bass
Fulco Hoekstra - drums

These four guys form the original lineup which exists since February 1994. Their hometown is Heerenveen, located in the north of the Netherlands. They have the potentials to conquer the world. This is not yet the case. Current achievements are:

They performed live for national radio (Radio 3).
They made it to the dutch national television!

What will follow next?

What Do They Sound Like?

Their repertory consists at this moment of both english and dutch songs. The music can be described with the vague term 'alternative rock' or 'soft grunck'. They sound somewhat like bands as Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Live, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, etc but not really. Mostly they just sound like.... Pique Poque Poetry! Why don't you just listen to the following samples??

Samples

All samples are low-quality (8 bits, 11kHz) WAV-files and last only 30-40 seconds. You can get an impression quickly but it isn't CD-quality.
The samples are all located on a different server. This server is very often in the air, but not always. So if things don't work out now, try again later.

Disorientated

The above songs are just a small selection from the Pique Poque Poetry repertoire. See the discography for a complete listing.

Pronouncing Their Name

Try to pronounce their name. Just speak "Pique Poque Poetry" aloud.

Does it sound like:
- This, this, this, this, this or this?
  Then try again, go to 1.
- Or more like this?
  Continue, go to 3.
Congratulations, you can pronounce Pique Poque Poetry's name correctly. As a reward, you are granted to buy their CD Disorientated or their new demo tape Noisespheres (contact the band when you are interested).

In Concert

Reviews

To get an idea, what a Pique Poque Poetry gig is like, you can read the following review:

Pique Poque Poetry, Enschede, sept. 14th 1996

Tourdates

Want to see them live? Keep your eyes on this page. As soon as new tourdates are known to me, you will see them here.

The Latest News

In this section, I will keep you updated on the band:

30 June 1997, Demo tape Noisespheres is released!
29 Jan 1997, Interview with Paul Read all about Pique Poque Poetry's new material!

What Do I Have To Do When...

... I'm A Music Lover And I Want To Buy Their CD?: Just contact the band. The CD is not expensive (15 guilders) so you won't regret buying it.
... I'm The Big Boss Of A Major Record Company And I Want To Contract Them?: Just contact the band. Why are you still reading this. Hurry, otherwise you might be too late.
... I'm In The Organization Of A Huge Festival And I Want Them To Headline The Show?: Just contact the band. Please spell their name right on the playbills. They hate it when you mess up.
... I'm The Owner Of A Local Bar And Need Something To Entertain My Two Regular Costumers?: Just contact the band.
... I'm More Into Techno Music?: Bye.

Contacting the band

By way of email:
Try me or when you're really desperate try one of the bandmembers (but when Pique Poque Poetry is on tour or recording their new album you might not get a response quickly).
By telephone:
Dial +31 58 21 25 118 and ask for Fulco. When you dial from inside the Netherlands you might try dailing 058 21 25 118 instead.

By snail mail:

  Fulco Hoekstra
  3e Vegelingsdwarsstraat 29
  8933 DJ  Leeuwarden
  Netherlands

Picture Gallery

Don't forget to skim through Pique Poque Poetry's picture gallery!