Björn van der Doelen en de Huursoldaten

Björn van der Doelen has been charmingly navigating between musician, storyteller and performer for years. The press is full of praise. Stef Bos calls him “one of the best songwriters in the Netherlands”, music magazine OOR labels him a “Americana artist of stature” and 8weekly sees “a star in the making in his almost self-created music genre”. He puts everything into perspective with Brabant sobriety: “The Mozart of mediocrity,” he says, but that mainly reflects his self-mockery - not his ambition or quality. But don't worry, no man with an inferiority complex is speaking here. At the same time he also calls himself “the king of the prairie”, “the pearl of Brabant” and “the white Socrates”.  That special period forms the heart of this performance. A love story. From the sandbox to the grave. From Stratumseind ​​in Eindhoven to the beauty of the Austrian Alps. Don't expect a classic theater concert, but an intimate evening in which small love songs alternate with pounding up-tempo country honks. Where hilarious anecdotes about youth, longing and loss blend seamlessly with poetic texts. An ode to ordinary life, played by a great band that oozes friendship and love. Purely for nice, sweet, fun and sociable people with a good attitude.

Björn van der Doelen & de Huursoldaten consists of: Björn van der Doelen – vocals, acoustic guitar, Mischa Porte – Drums, vocals, Harmen de Bresser – Bass, vocals, Mirthe de Jonge – Cello, vocals, Alex Akela – violin, mandolin, accordion, guitar, Ellen van der Doelen – vocals, Ruud van denAll straight outta Brabant!