JB MEIJERS

When JB Meijers plays, he plays with precision and impact, both as a solo artist and as a renowned collaborator. Not only is he a gifted guitarist, but he's also a fantastic songwriter. He himself doesn't exactly recall the number of songs he has penned for other artists, as he mentions at the beginning of the documentary JB's Paradise. However, he estimates it to be around 300. You probably know a few of them, such as 'Calm Before the Storm' by The Common Linnets. In addition to his work with The Common Linnets, JB was a longstanding member of De Dijk, collaborated with acts like Fatal Flowers, Mercury Rev, Ken Stringfellow (of The Posies), and Acda & De Munnik.

Moreover, he happens to be an excellent guitar instructor, showcasing, feeling, and demonstrating his expertise in his own guitar course, where he examines styles "like a scientist under a microscope." If it wasn't already clear from the above: JB Meijers belongs at the Bridge Guitar Festival and is an act that cannot be missed.