Robbert Fossen Band

About

Robbert Fossen is the Dutch blues singer who made it to the final of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, the only Dutchman to do so, carrying the flag for the Netherlands there. He's an award winner with a deep, dark brown voice that stretches well beyond one style, even though his main inspiration is the big city blues of 1970s and 80s Chicago. His band has gone through different line ups since 2006, and he has a knack for surrounding himself with strong players. Bassist Jan Markus and award winning drummer Eduard Nijenhuis, who play together as The Dynaflow, have been backing him for ages. Keyboardist Ivan Schilder and roots guitarist Richard van Bergen have also joined the group. Fossen is a familiar face in Haarlem, where he helped bring blues nights to town, including the first Haarlemse Blues Club editions in 2006. Expect a trip through American music history, from Chicago to Memphis.