Wouter en de Draak Utrecht, Netherlands
Both the guitarist Joris Alblas and melodeonist Wouter Kuyper have had years of experience in playing balfolk in the
Netherlands and surroundings each in different bands.
In a refreshing blend of their instruments it's usually the accordeon taking the lead, but they just as easy switch roles when the guitar eloquently plays the melody and the accordeon subtly fills in the harmony.
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