Anton and his live band - that's one unit. Anyone who has ever seen the band play knows how much passion is behind the project "Anton van Doornmalen". This is pure music. If you have ever visited a concert, you know who Anton ist. But do you also know the live band? Here is an overview - who is actually who?
Laurens van Wessel
Musical direction, studio productions
Bass guitar, guitar and vocals
Laurens is the musical director of Anton van Doornmalen's band and is responsible for the performances and concerts. He works in his own recording studio as a producer and arranger with various musicians. He also performs regularly on stages at home and abroad.
Internet: www.wescoproductions.com
Joke de Jong
violin, alto violin, percussions
Joke runs her own music school and is booked as a freelance violinist for various studio recordings. She is also a member of the Zeeland Philharmonic Orchestra and various small ensembles, where she plays both classical and modern music.
Internet: www.strijkersacademie.nl
Jorge Nieuwenhuis
guitar and vocals
Jorge runs his own music school and plays in various bands as a guitarist, sometimes in front of several thousand people. He is also booked for studio recordings and assists in arranging music.
Internet: www.popschoolroosendaal.nl/Gitaarles/
Merijn Nelemans
keyboard and piano
Merijn plays with his own band all over the Netherlands and accompanies various musicians on the keyboard. He is also the musical director of various theater concerts and teaches in his own music school.
Internet: www.mnentertainment.nl
Johan Boere
percussions
Johan owns one of the most famous and biggest percussion schools in the Netherlands. He also plays in his own drum and percussion group "Slagerij van Kampen" in the biggest halls in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Internet: www.drumlessen.nl/johan-boere