Bands
Solo
The new solo project of Bart Praet, was given the name “Dawn”.
The strings of the mandola are central ... They are accompanied by the emotional sound of the duduk and keys.
Every instrument is put through a looping station and some effects are added.
This way musical lines are interwoven to form a unity ...
Sometimes the sound is subdued and soft, sometimes it is sparkling and exuberant.
On the menu is totally new folk music, with spicy influences from other genres.
The result is a contemporary folk, based on tradition and experiences with and influences by other bands.
Goest(r)ing
Goest(r)ing is a brand new trio that approaches traditional music in a unique way. The group consists of Bart Praet (hommel, Uilleann pipes), Joris Jacobs (double bass, flute, vocals) and Jan Maris (guitar, hommel, vocals). What binds them together is not only a long-standing friendship, but also their collaboration as colleagues at the KunstParel Art Academy since September 2024.
The original idea behind Goest(r)ing was to focus on the 'hommel', an instrument that recurs in various forms in their sound palette. Around this core, the trio weaves a rich and surprising musical fabric, with influences from traditional folk music, but also with fresh interpretations of work by contemporary domestic and foreign artists who inspire them.
All three have immersed themselves in their instrument(s) through lessons and masterclasses at home and abroad, which has given them a broad musical background and an open, curious approach to repertoire and ensemble playing.
Goest(r)ing guarantees warm sounds, subtle ensemble playing and a love of music that transcends generations and borders.
Duo Praet - Masure
The DuO Praet - Masure originated from the idea of Bart Praet to make a flute CD. For this, he enlisted the help of string virtuoso Philip Masure.
Although flute and guitar play a central role, vocals have gradually been added and Bart also takes on the Uilleann Pipes. A typical Celtic sound is therefore not strange to
these gentlemen.
Although the majority of their set consists of Celtic music, they regularly make a trip to other places. Soft influences from other genres are not avoided. All this brings a lively set that is always fascinating and varied.
Arjaun
Arjaun is a band round the brothers Walter and Dirk Evenepoel. Singing songs in the local dialect of their home town. An evening of fun is guaranteed!
Elanor
Elanor is a young Belgian folk group with roots in Ghent. In May of 2013, five seasoned musicians put their instruments together. A steaming accordion, a solid and sound hurdy-gurdy, virtuosic bagpipes and swinging flutes served in a spicy broth of bass and guitar.
The music is energetic, easy to dance to and innovative with traditional elements.
Original compositions and arrangements also allow a sitting audience to swing with pleasure.
Bert Leemans (EmBRUN, Les Boîtes, Triple-X, Variomatic) and Bart Praet have known each other for years as fellow musical countrymen. One melody after another emerged from Bart’s bagpipes and flutes. Bert eagerly caught the melodies and secretly stored them between the panels of his accordion. Some time later Bert shared the stage with Thomas Hoste (Cecilia). Presumably both hurdy-gurdy devotees stood listening to a mouth watering French hurdy-gurdy group... with a lot of desire to start working together. The three gentlemen met, the seed of Elanor had sprouted!
The trio was immediately reinforced by a finely tuned DADGAD guitar, played by the keen and young scion Kuni Quintens. Jelle Van Cleemputte (Les Bandits de Belleville) ensures with his jazzy bass lines that the drone violence is enveloped in beautiful harmonies.
In 2013, Elanor launched a demo CD, rather as a business card to organizers.
The first full CD "A Clear Look" came in the spring of 2016.