Erny Green is no stranger to any part of Europe, really, or the rest of the world. After playing in various punk and new wave bands in the early eighties –while studying literature at the University of Utrecht- he turned his back on “settled society” in 1988 and toured the world as a travelling troubadour; sharpening his talents throughout Europe, the USA, Mexico and Guatemala. On returning to the Netherlands in the early nineties he firmly established himself as a prime performer in an endless string of concerts on all the main stages and festivals, and joint performances with the likes of Michelle Shocked, Tanita Tikaram, Bob Mould (Husker Du), David Olney, Jim White, Johnny Dowd, My Morning Jacket and Evan Dando (Lemonheads). Meanwhile he released nine albums to great critical acclaim, while -on a return visit to the USA with David Olney- he finally performed at New York’s most famous CBGB’s club. “Seen it All, Done it All” by then, he decided in 1999 to form an All Americana band under the name of “Polgate” that has quickly risen to the top through blasting performances reminding of Dylan and The Band in their heydays, and releasing the three triumphant CD’s “Home on a Horse” (2000), “Slow Train to Nowhere” (2003) and “Scarfish Love On Wings Of Mojo Wire” (2005) to jubilant reviews. After quitting Polgate in 2006 Erny released a solo album called “Heartland Revisited” (2008). In 2010 Erny formed the new band Belly Says and released an album under that same name (2010). Erny Green is also known for his accurate vocal interpretation of Ian Curtis (lead singer Joy Division). He toured with a tributeband (Closer To Curtis) in 2008 and 2009. In 2013 there’s a new tour with the project “Joy Division Undercover”. With Erny’s latest CD being released in March 2013, Erny Green is presently in his prime and his magnificent voice, steady guitar are bound to set alight stages wherever he treads with his drummer Gerald Roerdinkveldboom and Keyboardplayer Thijs Heij. Anyway, be sure to rise to an occasion, and warm your heart. (by Arno van de Pas)