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Acda en de Munnik is a successful band in The Netherlands. Thomas Acda and Paul de Munnik met at the Amsterdam Academy of Cabaret, where they decided to work together to make a theatre show. They arranged their first show after Thomas convinced a producer of their talents. The producer initially didn't want to listen to any of their work, but Thomas was persistent. Eventually the producer asked Thomas about his strongest line of text. Thomas said, "Als je bij me weggaat, mag ik dan met je mee" (If you leave me, can I come with you), which convinced the...

Chantal Acda (b. 1978) has worked under the Sleepingdog moniker since 2006, making three affectionately received albums; Naked In A Clean Bed (2006), Polar Life (2008) and, most recently, With Our Heads in the Clouds and Our Hearts in the Fields, in which she worked closely with Adam Wiltzie (Stars of the Lid, A Winged Victory For The Sullen). They toured the UK and Benelux with Low. At the same time, she was a constant on-stage presence with Isbells. After all this, it was time for her first real solo record. Playing in various formations had made her conscious of...