Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

Alt-country meets powerpop with a danceable cumbia twist

American songwriter Chuck Prophet joins forces with the fiery cumbia band ¿Qiensave? to form Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes, a genre-blending collaboration that feels both fresh and familiar. Known for his cinematic storytelling and fusion of rock, folk, country, and blues, Prophet now spices up his trademark West Coast sound with infectious, Mexican-inspired rhythms courtesy of ¿Qiensave?.

Their joint album Wake The Dead was born during Prophet’s recovery from illness and channels joy, resilience and grief into a heartfelt collection. The result is a celebratory cumbia-rock fusion, with lead single Wake The Dead radiating upbeat energy and cathartic release.

Prophet, once part of psychedelic roots band Green on Red, has spent decades refining a raw yet witty songwriting style that peers into the darker corners of the American Dream. This new project offers a more jubilant, defiant take—where heartbreak and rhythm go hand in hand.

Details
Friday, 31 October 2025
Doors: 19:00 | Start: 20:00
Location: LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
🎟 Tickets: €27.00 (incl. €3.00 service fee)
🎟 Standing tickets via Rotown; seated balcony tickets via LantarenVenster