The Serenes

Frisian (Dutch) band existed from 1988-1995. Formed in 1988 by Theo de Jong and Paul Dokter on vocals and guitar, both previously in The Toylets. They are joined by Ale Bosma on bass and Joan Hooghiemstra on drums. The debut album Barefoot And Pregnant is released in 1990. By the time the second album Back To Wonder is released in 1993, Dokter and Bosma have left the band. Bosma is replaced by Pyter Kuipers on bass. The band splits in 1995. Theo de Jong continues as Slide, releasing one single in 1995, and later continued as Simmer.