John Coffey
Thu 8.10.
20:30
ACU, Utrecht
American blues-rock band John Coffey takes the stage at ACU Utrecht.
John Coffey
About
John Coffey is a punk rock and post-hardcore band from Utrecht, Netherlands, founded around 2002, known for ferocious live shows and socially engaged lyrics. Albums like 'Bright Companions' (2012) and 'The Great News' (2014) earned them a loyal European following and slots at major festivals including Pinkpop, Graspop and Wacken. After disbanding in 2016, the band returned in 2022 and has since signed to Long Branch Records, with a new album due in October 2025.
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monthly listeners on Spotify
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followers on Facebook
What's new
- 2026-07
John Coffey announced their new album 'Not Alone', scheduled for October 9, 2025 via Long Branch Records, along with the single 'It's You'.
- 2026-06
The band signed with Long Branch Records and released the single 'Hang the Choir' as the first preview of the new album.
- 2025-09
John Coffey organized Coffey Fest '25 in Breda, their own punk festival with multiple bands on the lineup.
- 2025-06
The band performed at Jera on Air in IJsselsteyn and the Vainstream Rockfest in Münster.
- 2024-03
John Coffey announced an extensive autumn and winter tour through Belgium and the Netherlands, with shows in Tilburg, Rotterdam and Groningen, among others.
Tour
UtrechtLuikSint-NiklaasKölnBerlinDeventerGroningenRotterdamEindhovenLeidenEssenTübingenKoblenzDesselEmmenHamburg
Tracks
Broke Neckone of the band's most famous songs
Romansfirst single from 'Bright Companions' (2012)
Bright Companionsalbum from 2012, recorded in Stockholm with producer Pelle Gunnerfeldt
The Great Newsthird album (2014), recorded with producer Matt Goldman
Hang the Choirfirst single from the upcoming album 'Not Alone' (2025)
Recent shows
- Aug 14, 2026 OJC Nirwana, Lierop
- Aug 13, 2026 Óbudai-Sziget, Budapest (HU)
- Aug 8, 2026 Ms Artville Gelände, Hamburg (DE)
Upcoming · 6
John Coffey
Fri 9.10.
19:45
De Helling, Utrecht
John Coffey, the Utrecht hardcore legends, return home for a show at De Helling with support from rising punk trio Eyesores.
John Coffey + Van Tastik
Sat 10.10.
20:30
dB's, Utrecht
John Coffey brings raw punk and rock 'n roll to dB's in Utrecht, with support from Van Tastik. An evening of energy and moshpits.
John Coffey // Support
Fri 11.12.
20:30
Burgerweeshuis, Deventer
Dutch punk-rock band John Coffey returns with their high-energy live shows. Performing at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer with support.
John Coffey (NL) + support
Sat 12.12.
20:30
VERA Mainstage, Groningen
John Coffey, one of the most influential bands in the Dutch alternative music scene, returns with new material for a European tour.
John Coffey
Fri 18.12.
21:30
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 25,50
American singer-songwriter John Coffey takes the stage at Rotown. An intimate evening of folk-influenced music.