Paul de Leeuw

Jan Dulles, Jaap Kwakman and Jan de Witte are the three men that make of the three “J” in the Dutch pop band 3JS. The three have known each other for quite some time (since 1996), and have been making music together since 2002, gaining widespread popularity in their home country of the Netherlands.

Because I do not speak Dutch, I don’t actually know what the MC was saying before introducing the band, but it seemed to get the crowd really excited, because they started to cheer until the band came on stage; which really just resulted in the cheering becoming louder in volume. Right from the get go, they are a bit swoon worthy, with very easygoing personalities. Two armed with guitars and the lead vocalist, they begin to play their songs. Half of their songs are in English and the other half are in Dutch, but regardless of what language all the songs are great, especially with the excitement that you only get from a live show. The chemistry between them are like watching brothers just jamming together, that’s how close they seem, and it really comes across when they play. They also exchange a bit of banter both with each other as well as with the audience.

Trijntje Oosterhuis, is a very interesting performer who hails from the Netherlands, and adopts a sort of pop and jazz style. One of the things that I instantly pick up on is that her voice is fantastic and definitely tells a story, especially in a song called “Fragile” which she is backed up by a roster of stellar musicians. The vibe is utterly fantastic with the audience hanging on her every word. Throughout this song I realize how R&B her sound is, it’s very transferable in that it could be sang by anyone in any style and some how work. I’m surprised that it isn’t her biggest song yet but that is with good reason as she continues her set, playing and array of her biggest songs such as “Never Can Say Goodbye” and “Knocked Out”. All of which have the most entrancing choruses and locking harmonies it’s hard not to be in a trance watching her do what she does best. I can’t wait to get home to buy the album.

I had a wonderful evening. He is such a talented artist. His voice is amazing and he is a really good guitar player. I loved every second of it.I am definitely going to a concert of his again.