photography by Sven Benjamins
NEW ALBUM

Check out our new album Keep It to Yourself,
brought to you by Record Kicks.

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About

Reared on diet of Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Jazz, Pop and Ska, The Tibbs bring a unique blend of garage soul that could be traced back to the Detroit and Philly sounds of the ’60s and ’70s. A retro style infused with a distinctive Tibbs formula.

History
The Tibbs originally took off in 2012 - fronted by the amazing Elsa Bekman – covering a lesser-trodden path, combining special soul classics with rare beat instrumentals. Their increasing popularity quickly led to a natural desire to expand their repertoire, beyond the confines of others’ inspirational endeavours towards their own soulful creations.

Produced by Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection, Michelle David & The True-tones), the resulting EP Cleaned Out debuted in 2014. Later that year, the German funk and soul label TrampRecords released their debut single – Footprints In The Sand /Cleaned Out – delivering deserved international airplay for The Tibbs.

Two years later, famous Italian label Record Kicks released The Tibbs’ first LP, Takin’ Over. The first single from the album, Next Time/ The Story Goes – again produced by Paul Willemsen – received critical acclaim on radio stations throughout England, Italy, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Canada and Australia.

Though the talent was obvious much earlier, the release of Takin' Over delivered the band far richer rewards. Playing sold-out venues in both Milan and Frankfurt, The Tibbs’ profile rose further still with wonderful festival performances in Germany and Hungary, followed by a successful sold-out tour of Spain. Throughout this period, more new music was being created; the Lies 45 released in December 2017, and six months later, This Strange Effect was included on the celebratory Record Kicks 15th compilation album.

After some deliberation, in late 2018 Elsa decided to follow her heart and focus on a solo career. The Tibbs duly began their search for a truly worthy successor, bringing astonishing vocalist Roxanne Hartog and the band together for the first time. With a selection of incredible new tunes and an album (Another Shot Fired) drawing fantastic reviews, The Tibbs played sold-out shows in The Netherlands, Italy, Germany and Spain.  

In January 2024 their latest album Keep It to Yourself came out, a true tour deforce that left listeners awe-inspired, foot-tapping and heart-soaring. On this 12-track album The Tibbs once again prove that the passionate sounds of the past can have a fresh and vibrant place in the music of today. Whether you're a devoted soul aficionado or new to the genre, just get ready for a musical journey that will revive your spirit!

The Tibbs are:
Roxanne Hartog - vocals
Henk Kemkes - guitar
Anton Titsing - Hammond / keys
Michael Willemsen - bass
Bas de Vries - drums
Berd Ruttenberg - baritone sax
Frank Stolwijk - tenor sax
Siebe Posthuma de Boer - trumpet

About

Reared on diet of Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Jazz, Pop and Ska, The Tibbs bring a unique blend of garage soul that could be traced back to the Detroit and Philly sounds of the ’60s and ’70s. A retro style infused with a distinctive Tibbs formula.

History
The Tibbs originally took off in 2012 - fronted by the amazing Elsa Bekman – covering a lesser-trodden path, combining special soul classics with rare beat instrumentals. Their increasing popularity quickly led to a natural desire to expand their repertoire, beyond the confines of others’ inspirational endeavours towards their own soulful creations.

Produced by Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection, Michelle David & The True-tones), the resulting EP Cleaned Out debuted in 2014. Later that year, the German funk and soul label TrampRecords released their debut single – Footprints In The Sand /Cleaned Out – delivering deserved international airplay for The Tibbs.

Two years later, famous Italian label Record Kicks released The Tibbs’ first LP, Takin’ Over. The first single from the album, Next Time/ The Story Goes – again produced by Paul Willemsen – received critical acclaim on radio stations throughout England, Italy, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Canada and Australia.

Though the talent was obvious much earlier, the release of Takin' Over delivered the band far richer rewards. Playing sold-out venues in both Milan and Frankfurt, The Tibbs’ profile rose further still with wonderful festival performances in Germany and Hungary, followed by a successful sold-out tour of Spain. Throughout this period, more new music was being created; the Lies 45 released in December 2017, and six months later, This Strange Effect was included on the celebratory Record Kicks 15th compilation album.

After some deliberation, in late 2018 Elsa decided to follow her heart and focus on a solo career. The Tibbs duly began their search for a truly worthy successor, bringing astonishing vocalist Roxanne Hartog and the band together for the first time. With a selection of incredible new tunes and an album (Another Shot Fired) drawing fantastic reviews, The Tibbs played sold-out shows in The Netherlands, Italy, Germany and Spain.  

In January 2024 their latest album Keep It to Yourself came out, a true tour deforce that left listeners awe-inspired, foot-tapping and heart-soaring. On this 12-track album The Tibbs once again prove that the passionate sounds of the past can have a fresh and vibrant place in the music of today. Whether you're a devoted soul aficionado or new to the genre, just get ready for a musical journey that will revive your spirit!

The Tibbs are:
Roxanne Hartog - vocals
Henk Kemkes - guitar
Anton Titsing - Hammond / keys
Michael Willemsen - bass
Bas de Vries - drums
Berd Ruttenberg - baritone sax
Frank Stolwijk - tenor sax
Siebe Posthuma de Boer - trumpet

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Discography

Keep It to Yourself
Album (vinyl/CD)
January 2024
Label: Record Kicks
Ain’t It Funny / Give Me a Reason
45 vinyl single
January 2024
Label: Record Kicks
Another shot fired / The main course
45 vinyl single
April 2021
Label: Record Kicks
Another Shot Fired
Album (vinyl/CD)
November 2020
Label: Record Kicks
Damaged Heart / Ball and Chain
45 vinyl single
October 2020
Label: Record Kicks
Takin' Over (The Instrumentals)
Digital only
June 2020
Label: Record Kicks
Lies / Lies (instrumental)
45 vinyl single
December 2017
Label: Record Kicks
Takin' Over
Album (vinyl/CD)
May 2016
Label: Record Kicks
Next Time / The Story Goes
45 vinyl single
April 2016
Label: Record Kicks
Footprints / Cleaned Out
45 vinyl single
August 2014
Label: Tramp Records
Cleaned Out
EP (CD)
June 2014
Label: Sub45 Records

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