Dutch alternative rock band Racoon from Goes (Zeeland) started life in 1997 as
an acoustic duo consisting of singer Bart van der Weide and guitarist Dennis
Huige. The following year, they added Paul Bukkens on drums, Stefan De Kroon on
bass and their four-piece band was born. Their debut, self-released single "It's
an Ice Cream Day" got them noticed in the industry and, after performing at the
Noorderslag Festival, they received an offer of a recording contract from Sony.
In 2000 their debut album - Til Monkeys Fly - was released, featuring the
singles "Feel Like Flying", "Smooth...