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Press and audiences unanimously praised Tom's 2016 debut album “Closer. It earned gigs across the country. Highlights included performances at the Naked Song festival and his TV debut on VPRO's Vrije Geluiden. 

In March 2024, the band presented the follow-up album 'Soon' in a sold-out venue at the Chassé Theater in Breda. Personal stories captured in 10 beautiful songs. An album with singer- songwriter music and influences of folk, Americana and classical music. Small songs to listen to: sometimes very small, sometimes bigger, sometimes with a heavy dose of melancholy, but always with a beautiful story. 

Tom Neven & the Side effect consists of: Tom Neven (guitar, vocals), Marie de Thouars (violin, vocals), Robbert van Elewout (ukulele, vocals) and Rob Couweleers (bass guitar). 

During the performance, the band plays songs from both “Soon” and “Closer. Together, this foursome subtly colors the songs and takes you into delicious melancholy. Live performances are invariably characterized by the intimate, homey atmosphere the band manages to create. Tom talks the songs together with his stories full of humor. These moments create connection between audience and musicians and give their performances that little bit more.

Tom Neven & the Side Effect: acoustic, real and close: both live and on record!