The dOGS Atomic

The dOGS Atomic Na 2 jaar in Amerika te hebben gespeeld en ginder extra saus te gaan halen, zijn ze terug en sterker dan tevoren. The dOGS Atomic gaan volledig akoestisch.

- Country
- Kleinkunst
- Americana
- Singer-songwriter
- Desert Blues
- Blues
- Rock
- Alternative
- Americana , Roots , Blues
- Band
Antwerpen-Stad

Bio

THE dOGS ATOMIC

ACOUSTIC & STRONGER THAN EVER

After spending two years playing in America, gathering inspiration, stories and adding some extra spice to their sound,

The dOGS Atomic are back — stronger, sharper and more adventurous than ever.

FINALISTS — BELGIAN BLUES CHALLENGE 2026**

**The dOGS Atomic Acoustic Blues have been selected as one of the eight finalists of the Belgian Blues Challenge 2026**, taking them to the live final in Menen on **17 October 2026**.

A fantastic recognition for a band that has never been afraid to take the Blues somewhere different.

Almost two hours of music, stories, laughter and emotion.

The dOGS Atomic take their audience on a musical road trip around the world, fuelled by the stories behind the songs, the inspiration that created them and the adventures collected along the way.

MANCHESTER TOWN — THE 2025 EP

The band's new direction was firmly established in 2025 with the release of the **“Manchester Town” EP**, available on Spotify.

The EP received excellent reviews from the Belgian music press, with **DaMusic** praising The dOGS Atomic for their versatility, authentic songwriting and musicianship.

Five very strong songs with a beating heart, played with great skill and bravado.” — DaMusic

The five-track EP confirmed what the band already knew:

**The dOGS were ready to bite again.**

Now that energy is being taken to the stage in a completely new live experience.

Together with a collection of brand-new songs, they're delivered in the band's unmistakable, unconventional and highly infectious style.

This is **Rock, Blues & Groove at its finest — stripped back, acoustic and alive.**

But this isn't simply an unplugged concert.

The show is filled with stories from the road — the places Jan Willem has played, the musicians he has met and the cultures, people and music encountered along the way.

**It's not just a concert. It's a road trip with a soundtrack.**

**THE dOGS ATOMIC**

**Jan Wellinghoff — Vocals & Guitar**

The No Names • Steve Arvey (ex-Screamin’ Jay Hawkins / Bo Diddley) • Leo Lyons (Ten Years After) • Lauren C. Mitchell (Duke Ellington Project / 2× Grammy winner) • Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter) • Twinkel (ex-Paul Rodgers / Rod Stewart) • songwriterRod Stewart) • songwriter for Quest 4 Belgium

Dries van der Werf — Bass / Double Bass

Ex-Guido Belcanto

Harry van Doren — Piano / Hammond / Accordion

Ex-Guido Belcanto

Stefan Verstraeten — Drums

Joost De Lange — Guitar

Joost De Lange Band

Philippe Possons — Saxophone

Six musicians. A lifetime of music. A world of stories.

One unforgettable acoustic journey.

UNPLUGGED. UNFILTERED. FULL OF GROOVE.

🏆 FINALISTS — BELGIAN BLUES CHALLENGE 2026