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Valerius is an Dutch pop rock band from Amsterdam, Netherland. While they were in high school, Brothers of lead vocalis & guitarist Jesse Nambiar and guitaris Kay Nambiar, bassist Ivaar Comer and drummer Georgy Patrick formed band called Valerius that taken from place where they often hang out called ’Valeriusplein’ (which on its turn is named after Adrianus Valerius). After a brief period they re-formed with bassist Xander Vrienten. The following year they released their debut album Valerius in 2010, which contained four hit singles: "She Doesn’t Know", "Whenever", "Greenlight" and "Show is done"; it also enjoyed major chart success in Indonesia and gigs on Europe (France, Belgia, England).

After having done various tours and support acts throughout the world, the band entered their studio in 2011 to write their follow-up to "Valerius". Adding a keyboard player is Jelte Tuinstra and new drummer is Klaas van Donkersgoedturned out to be the key to their new sound, with electronic synths and beats throughout the album without leaving their signature funky guitar sound.

Valerius new single entitled "You've Got it" was released in May 2012 and received positive appreciation from music lovers in Europe, the Netherlands and Indonesia. The second single was released in Octobre 2012 and received positive appreciation from their fans in Europe, the Netherlands and Indonesia.

VALERIUS RELEASES NEW ALBUM "MARILYN WHITE" in the fall of 2012. Having signed with major record company Universal Music the band has just released their single "You've Got It" which has been receiving great feedback from both radio stations and TV shows in the Netherlands as well as in other countries.

"Marilyn White" is due to be released this fall in The Netherlands and Indonesia, with other territories soon to follow. Key members and brother Jesse and Kay Nambiar are the founders of the band and will be doing various promotional tours this Summer and Fall to promote their brand new album.

September 2012, Valerius performing in grand concert organized by the Java Soulnation Festival 2012 alongside a James Morrison, Robin Thicke, Color Me Badd, Theme Park and many more.

Valerius also been a opener artist of the Jonas Brothers in 2009.

Valerius Facts:

1. "She Doesn't Know" was one of Holland's biggest summer hits and one of Holland's most viewed music videos.

2. "Valerius" entered the Indonesian album charts at #3. 3. The band was the first Dutch act to have #1-hits in Indonesia.