PBII

2020 Unfortunately, the Covid virus has struck and a number of Save The Earth's planned shows are not possible Get on. Of course we are not sitting still and are busy getting a sequel to 1000Wishes off the ground. We have the help of director Rob van de Meeberg and Bianca von der Oelsnitz of the artist agency KB Events. It has been decided not to work with a large orchestra, which is becoming too expensive at this time. In collaboration with Rene Haak from Podiumverhuur Haaglanden a design has been made for the new show, this will be further elaborated by Rob and Rene. Ernst Daniël Smid has since been found willing to take on one of the leading roles -opa-.

2018 - 2019 The title is renamed from RockET to Wubbo's Last Words SAVE THE EARTH. Jörgen Raymann is found willing to play the lead role, Roelof Hemmen and Reinier van der Berg provide support through video recordings. The direction is in the hands of Gijs de Lange. The project team is expanded with Harm Edens and Ger Apeldoorn as copywriters. Senf Theaterpartners is responsible for the agency, Marc de Bruijn from MBN Producties and George Onkiehong from Cimon will be the producers. GV Stage Equipment from Leeuwarden by Remon Visser is going to do sound and light. The videos and light show are designed by Remko Smids. The CD Rocket is given a new look and a number of songs are re-sung by Bert, of course the title of the CD is also changed.

The show Save The Earth is staged in 25 theaters. We do not have the luxury that we could do many try-outs, so the performance is being adjusted and further developed during the tour. Thanks to a close collaboration with Jörgen Raymann and Bert Heerink and not least with the sound and light company GV Equipment of Remon Visser it will be an unforgettable experience. This certainly also applies to the string quartet, this often changes line-up and then you see the ease of music on paper. These professional ladies and sometimes a gentleman take place behind the music stand and play along as if they do it every day.

2017 The CD Rocket The Dreams Of Wubbo Ockels is recorded and produced in the Hollandspoor Studios by Chris Muller. The CD will be released on May 18th.

2017 40 years On the occasion of the 40th anniversary a combined concert will be given in the Boerderij in Zoetermeer. Part 1 with PBII, which plays the Rocket music, supported by percussionist Ignas te Wiel and a string quartet. Part 2 with old Plackband songs and the former members Kees Bik and Albert de Keijzer.

2015 - 2016 The band is captivated by Wubbo Oclels' "Final Speech". With the help of his widow Joos Ockels a start is made for a new project. This will initially be called Rocket The dreams of Wubbo Ockels. The music for the project is being written. The project will support the Happy Energy foundation. The content becomes Wubbo's warning to be economical on our planet, or sustainability. A start is made on setting up the project team.

2012 - 2014 It is the preparation period for the 1000Wishes project. Plans are being developed for a new project. The story is made up by Alex and based on this book and music are written. The rock opera 1000WISHES is born. In it the band tells the epic story of Erik, a boy of 9 years old, who has cancer and is fighting heroically with his illness. Nathalie Mees is recruited as a soprano and becomes a regular member of the band.

The fantastic Hofstad Youth Orchestra, conducted by Marcel Geraeds, pledges its cooperation. The CD 1000Wishes is recorded in the Hollandspoor Studios with our permanent producer Chris Muller. The book Eric and the land of a thousand wishes is written by Ronald van der Pol. Also important is the contribution of the theater collective Blonde Bizon, who are responsible for the script and direction, They think Frits Lambrechts, David van Alten and Pieter van Dijk are willing to take on the acting roles. Mannes van der Burg makes beautiful professional animations. The sound is provided by the Da Capo company. Band and orchestra do not fit on stage, it is decided stage on stage, designed by Jasper van Coolen of Podium Verhuur Haaglanden. Project leader will be Rene Haak.

Ultimately, approximately 130 employees are involved. The rock opera 1000Wishes is performed for the main sponsor in the Theaterfabriek in Amsterdam and then a number of times in the Rijswijkse Schouwburg. This is such a great success that an extra concert is given. The performance will be recorded on DVD under the direction of Perry Hokke from ELM Visuals. The reactions in the press and trade journals are unprecedentedly positive, and the reactions of the audience during and after the performance are fantastic. It is great that not only much attention is paid to Kika's work, but that there is also a substantial one amount can be transferred.

2011 Michel wants to focus on his role as a keyboard player and so a new singer is recruited in the person of Ruud Slakhorst. This one comes from the band Edge Of Sanity and is also a gifted lyricist. Harry den Hartog leaves the band and is succeeded by Alex van Elswijk

2010 Between May and November, it works with producer / studio recording engineer Chris Muller recorded the album “Plastic Soup”. The CD "Plastic Soup" is released and receives rave reviews in the media. The theme of the album, the pollution of the oceans, not only focuses on the environmental problem, but also ensures good sales figures. A live DVD PBII@Boerderij.org will be made of the release concert

Guest musicians Heidi Jo Hines, John Mitchell and John Jowitt will be cooperating, who can also be heard on the CD.

2008 - 2009 In April 2008, after the departure of Kees Bik and Albert de Keijzer, Ronald Brautigam, Michel van Wassem and Tom van der Meulen, decided to make a new start. PBII is a fact and is completed with bassist Harry den Hartog.