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Dutch band The Barstool Philosophers was formed by long time friends Ivo Poelman (guitar) 
and Martin Kuipers (drums) back in 1997, albeit nameless in the initial phase. Mark Portier (bass) 
and Rene Kroon (keyboards) hooked up with them shortly after, and in 2002 the band was completed when Leon Brouwer (vocals) joined in 2002.

Portier left the band in 2004 in a case of opportunity knocks though, but his replacement Bas Hoebink (bass) turned out to be a good one, and with that minor line-up alteration dealt with the band started developing their style in earnest.

Five years down the line and The Barstoool Philosophers make their debut as recording artists with the CD Sparrows. The album gets plenty of good reviews, and they are amongst the lucky few who got to experience sales good enough to warrant a second pressing, which isn't too common an experience in this day and age. As of September 2010 The Barstool Philosophers are planning their follow-up album, with tentatively set for release sometime in 2011.