Dieter van der Westen & Eric van der Westen acoustic duo

The authentic sound of the Van der Westen brothers

The idiosyncratic musical brothers Van der Westen bring an energetic mix of self-written Americana, folk, blues and soul. With performances on renowned stages and festivals in the Netherlands and Flanders, the brothers have built a good name in the live scene of the Low Countries. Their energetic stage presence and authentic sound ensure that they always leave an unforgettable impression on the audience. Whether it is at a small-scale blues or folk festival, in a small theater or during a living room festival, the brothers Van der Westen succeed time and again in enchanting people with their musical stories.

Silent love for Americana

Since 2015, Dieter and Eric have been bringing their quiet love for Americana to the fore in a small, intimate setting. Previously, the brothers had their own musical careers separately, Dieter with his Dutch Moroccan band Kasba with which he plays all over the world and has played with BLØF, Paul de Leeuw, Frank Boeijen and the Metropole Orchestra. Eric has an extensive career in jazz music and works with, among others, the composer of the fatherland Martin Fondse, Paul van Kemenade and the Turkish superstar Sezen Aksu.