<w0>Des Konings Fest</w0>
Des Konings Fest, the longest-running free festival at the Burgerweeshuis, is set to be something very special again this year.
Featuring a great mix of rock, blues, roots, country, and plenty of good vibes on stage and in the historic courtyard. The lineup consists of bands from the Netherlands, Belgium, and the USA.
Loyal visitors to Des Konings Fest know that the Burgertuin is the place to be on King's Day, but anyone looking for an alternative celebration who loves roots, blues, and country should definitely come and check it out.
The schoolyard opposite the Burgerweeshuis will also be part of the festival, featuring a lovely terrace for food and drinks, plus plenty of room for the youngest festival-goers to play.
Boogie Beasts
Boogie Beasts is a Belgian alternative blues band from Limburg and Liège. Founded in 2011, the band blends blues and boogie with rock and garage rock. Expect dirty beats, hypnotic slide guitar, wailing harmonica, and fuzz—lots of fuzz.
La Ratte
La Ratte is a Dutch/German trio playing gritty swamp blues that is quirky, unpolished, and heavy. They put on a rugged show deeply rooted in American roots music.
Mambo Sun
What do you get when you bring together members of The Grand East, Cloudsurfers, and Stones Sessions? Mambo Sun! A band that sounds fantastic. Danceable, infectious, and never a dull moment. This five-piece rock outfit serves up fresh, raw rock 'n' roll with a flamboyant, vintage nod to the 70s, without ever getting stuck in retro territory.
The Bird Experience
Mees Vullings, known from Heath, launches his solo project The Bird Experience: a raw mix of rhythm and blues, blues rock, and psychedelia. With harmonica, horns, and gospel vocals, he delivers an intense, energetic, and experimental sound. The upcoming debut album promises a bold, versatile, and limitlessly expressive musical experience.
Charlie Parr
Charlie Parr is an American country-blues musician. His raw voice carries a significant part of American folk, blues, and country history. Parr counts pioneers like Bukka White, Mississippi John Hurt, and Charlie Patton among his influences.
