Straight from the heart, straight at the audience. With a powerful frontwoman and a tight-knit band, Five Dollar Shake turn every performance into an intensely felt live show.

The band was the surprising winner of the 2024 Dutch Blues Challenge, and in 2025 they represented the Netherlands at the European Blues Challenge in Split. Their debut album Bigger Heart also came out that year, launched during a sold-out release show at De Helling. The record received glowing reviews, with Musicmaker describing it as "a kick-in-the-gut upbeat steamtrain." Live, shows go from full throttle to goosebumps and back, with visible joy in playing and genuine emotion.

You won't find classic 12-bar blues with endless guitar noodling with Five Dollar Shake. Do expect catchy songs with heavy rock hooks and raw lyrics, made to be played at full volume.