GOLD Listening Bar

GOLD Listening Bar WELCOME! Communal living space for deep music listening, analogue sound, gathering and sharing.

Kris Goubert is a regular at our bar, open minded and always on the hear-out for something special. From the smooth dept...
14/09/2026

Kris Goubert is a regular at our bar, open minded and always on the hear-out for something special. From the smooth depths of soul to the gritty pulse of reggae, the hypnotic rhythms of Turkish disco, the fiery intensity of Afro beats, and the bold energy of jazz... Kris's selection spans the globe. Smooth, eclectic and heart-warming, thank god it's Friday!

It's the return of Corneel Bullynck! Bringing you a personal selection of favourites, chosen for feeling rather than fun...
13/09/2026

It's the return of Corneel Bullynck! Bringing you a personal selection of favourites, chosen for feeling rather than function. Subtle shifts in mood, faded memories & personal reflections. Music that goes from jazz, folk & rock to experimental ambient pop and beyond.

Come and join him on this ride, as he follows his mood, all feel, no breaks

Our next Wednesday Listening Session will be introduced by Ellen Vanhove:LOW - HEY WHAT (Sub Pop US - 2021)HEY WHAT is a...
13/09/2026

Our next Wednesday Listening Session will be introduced by Ellen Vanhove:

LOW - HEY WHAT (Sub Pop US - 2021)

HEY WHAT is about finding beauty and meaning amid chaos, pain, and uncertainty. Its sparse voices and enormous, distorted sounds create a tension between vulnerability and overwhelming noise. The album feels almost spiritual: human fragility confronting a world that is difficult to understand, yet still offering moments of grace and hope.

Musically it combines Low’s trademark slowcore with ambient electronics, experimental rock, and noise. Its slow tempos, sparse arrangements, and haunting harmonies are contrasted with huge walls of distortion, synths, glitches, and abrasive sounds. The tension between the intimate, fragile vocals and the overwhelming production is central to the album, creating the feeling of music constantly breaking apart and reforming. Despite its experimental nature, the songs remain deeply melodic and emotionally direct.

Will you join us?

Hush hour:

* Doors 17:00, needle drop 20:00 (Doors locked between 20 & 21h)
* Silent listening for the length of the main record, a selection of related records will be played before and after.
* Free entrance - limited capacity - seating only - no reservations. Come early to save your seat in the sweet spot!

IF YOU WANT TO PRESENT AN ALBUM FOR THE WEDNESDAY LISTENING SESSION NEXT SEASON, DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US THROUGH [email protected]. Yowza!

Tomas Van Acker will navigate through jazz infused jams, groovy kraut/kosmische musik and intoxicating psych. Along the ...
08/09/2026

Tomas Van Acker will navigate through jazz infused jams, groovy kraut/kosmische musik and intoxicating psych. Along the way, you can expect some Indian Ocean and Central African stuff, an occasional pop diva appearance and other eclectic delights.
So in tune with the sonic qualities and overall vibe of the bar, you will experience an eargasm!

This Friday we commemorate the 9/11 event that took place 25 years ago, with a theme night dedicated to New York City.Th...
08/09/2026

This Friday we commemorate the 9/11 event that took place 25 years ago, with a theme night dedicated to New York City.

This is a tribute to a city and its inhabitants that are tough and resilient. Its nervous energy has fuelled numerous musical trends and nurtured countless creative musicians.

Think: jazz, bebop, Broadway show-tunes, salsa/latin, disco, early hip hop, punk, post-punk/no wave, house, experimental/minimalism,...

And: Monk, Charlie Parker, Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Grandmaster Flash, Run-D.M.C., Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Brill Building pop, Tin Pan Alley, Fania records, Salsoul records, Paradise Garage, Studio 54, Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, Laura Nyro, Lou Reed, Mink Deville, Ramones, Television, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, Strokes, Liquid Liquid, ESG, Konk, John Cage, Phillip Glass, Steve Reich, Moondog, Arthur Russell, and the list goes on and on and on.....

So, we will have a night of eclectic music made in, or closely associated with New York City. You are invited to bring your personal favourites of quintessential New York records to spin alongside Vincent Mouton, Prosse and Jeroen Vermeersch. Don't hesitate, participate!

This Thursday Pre-release Listening Session with meet & greet is:UNDER THE REEFS ORCHESTRA - WILLIWAW (Capitane records ...
07/09/2026

This Thursday Pre-release Listening Session with meet & greet is:

UNDER THE REEFS ORCHESTRA - WILLIWAW (Capitane records BE - 2026)

A sonic-minded power trio driven by obsessive, biting riffs and asymmetrical sonic cycles. Inspired as much by 19th-century French chamber music as by Jim O'Rourke or Moondog. UNDER THE REEFS ORCHESTRA blends hypnotic jazz, cinematic textures and raw energy into a sound much bigger than a trio. Featuring Clément Nourry on guitar, Marti Melia on saxophone and Jakob Warmenbol on drums, their music leads the listener into a trance among underwater volcanoes.

With WILLIWAW, their third album, Under The Reefs Orchestra opens a new chapter. Blending surf jazz, cinematic rock and hypnotic trance, the Brussels trio delivers a free-flowing, organic and deeply immersive work, driven by the breath of improvisation.

Our kind of shizzle! Come and check out this exciting band. Meet the musicians and get a signed copy of their engaging new album!

Aftrwards they will be spinning a vinyl selection exploring the album's wider musical universe, from Moondog to International Anthem, through Miles, Kamasi, UK jazz, cinematic sounds and the Belgian scene.

Hush hour:
* Doors 17.00, needle drop 20:00
* Silent listening for the length of the main record, a selection of related records will be played before and after by the artist!
* Free entrance - limited capacity - seating only - no reservations.
Come early to save your seat in the sweet spot!

Our next Wednesday Listening Session is a soul concept album about adultery:MILLIE JACKSON - CAUGHT UP (Spring Records U...
07/09/2026

Our next Wednesday Listening Session is a soul concept album about adultery:

MILLIE JACKSON - CAUGHT UP (Spring Records US - 1974)

CAUGHT UP is raw, sensual, dramatic soul—a brutally candid portrait of love, betrayal, desire, and revenge. Jackson’s spoken-word storytelling and emotionally charged vocals make it feel less like an album and more like overhearing someone’s private life unfold.
Musically, it's soulful, funky, bluesy, and theatrical—lush arrangements, deep grooves, and gospel-inflected vocals supporting Jackson’s fierce storytelling. The music moves between slow-burning sensuality and hard-driving funk, giving the album a raw, cinematic feel.

One of the defining soul albums of the Seventies! Can we get a witness ?!

Hush hour:

* Doors 17:00, needle drop 20:00 (Doors locked between 20 & 21h)
* Silent listening for the length of the main record, a selection of related records will be played before and after.
* Free entrance - limited capacity - seating only - no reservations. Come early to save your seat in the sweet spot!

IF YOU WANT TO PRESENT AN ALBUM FOR THE WEDNESDAY LISTENING SESSION NEXT SEASON, DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US THROUGH [email protected]. Yowza!

These are our wonderful Wednesday Listening Sessions for September:9/9 MILLIE JACKSON - CAUGHT UP (Spring records - 1974...
06/09/2026

These are our wonderful Wednesday Listening Sessions for September:

9/9 MILLIE JACKSON - CAUGHT UP (Spring records - 1974)
(Raw, sensual, wounded, and unapologetically honest — soul music about love, betrayal, desire, and survival. A concept album about adultery)

16/9 LOW - HEY WHAT (Sub Pop - 2021)
Selected and introduced by Ellen Vanhove
(Bleak, intimate, experimental — beauty and grief colliding in slow motion. Electronic slowcore bliss)

23/9 FUNKADELIC - FUNKADELIC (Westbound - 1970)
(Psychedelic, funky, wild — raw Black counterculture energy melting rock, soul, and cosmic groove)

30/9 OUTKAST - THE LOVE BELOW
(Sensual, eccentric, futuristic — love, lust, loneliness, and self-discovery wrapped in playful genius. A Hiphop masterpiece)

Save those dates!

Hush Hour:
* Every Wednesday.
* Doors 17.00, needle drop 20:00 (Doors locked between 20 & 21h)
* Silent listening for the length of the main record, a selection of related records will be played before and after.
* Free entrance - limited capacity - seating only - no reservations. Come early to save your seat in the sweet spot!

IF YOU WANT TO PRESENT AN ALBUM FOR THE WEDNESDAY LISTENING SESSION, DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US THROUGH [email protected]. Yowza!

Bart Rosseau is drummer for the mighty Fifty Foot Combo, among other bands. His collection is a mix of tour memorabilia,...
31/08/2026

Bart Rosseau is drummer for the mighty Fifty Foot Combo, among other bands. His collection is a mix of tour memorabilia, travel souvenirs, flea market finds and hours spent in record stores. This Saturday night he’ll be playing a selection with a slight preference for instrumental music, leaving room for instrumental jazz à la Gabor Szabo, popcorn, soul, and roots reggae. Give the drummer some!

Skauwte & Skemer aka Dan Durnez is an eclectic Selector, flipping the soundtrack with the weather—whatever the forecast,...
31/08/2026

Skauwte & Skemer aka Dan Durnez is an eclectic Selector, flipping the soundtrack with the weather—whatever the forecast, whenever the mood strikes. He has a preference for psychedelic sounds and offbeat music—from sunny grooves to raw guitars and twisted synths.
Jazz, funk, soul & global grooves. Psych-rock, folk & blues. Post-punk & wave. Come rain or come shine!

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Goudstraat 2
Ghent
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Woensdag 17:00 - 01:00
Donderdag 17:00 - 01:00
Vrijdag 17:00 - 01:00
Zaterdag 17:00 - 01:00

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