Dutch Trumpet Sensation Eric Vloeimans And American Accordion Master Will Holshouser Bring Their Expressive And Playful Music To Eight Us Cities And Towns October 13-22, 2023

The adventurous duo featuring Dutch trumpet sensation Eric Vloeimans and American accordionist Will Holshouser bring their expressive writing and playful, virtuosic improvising to eight US cities and towns, October 13-22, 2023.

Their evocative original compositions bring together their omnivorous range of influences from jazz, classical and folk music: rich harmonies, catchy melodies and energetic improvising, spanning the range from deeply emotional to fun. Together, these two virtuoso musicians use the intimacy of the duo setting to full effect, taking listeners on a journey through a variety of musical landscapes and creating a thrilling and unforgettable listening experience.

They’ll play new music as well as selections from their 2022 album Two for the Road, which earned critical acclaim as “simultaneously cerebral and fun…my default soundtrack,” (Bill Brownlee, There Stands the Glass) and for its “beauty and eclectic influences.” The album is available via Bandcamp and Spotify.

Fall 2023 Tour Dates Include

Friday, October 13

Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 8 p.m. Free; suggested donation $10-$20. Presented by Unwrinkled Ear. Concert also features Wendy Richman.

Sunday, October 15

Tiny Pink House Concerts, Potrero Hill, San Francisco. 7 p.m. Drinks at 6 p.m., light dinner at 8 p.m. $25. RSVP [email protected].

Musicivic Presents Eric & Will October 17 & 18

Tuesday, October 17

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville, PA
7:30 p.m. Free; donation welcome.

Wednesday, October 18

Temple Ambler, Ambler, PA
7:30 p.m. Free; donation welcome.

Thursday, October 19

Bop Shop, 1460 Monroe Street, Rochester, NY
8 p.m. $20.

Friday, October 20

Panther Creek Arts, 1468 Sawyer Hollow Road, West Fulton, NY
7 p.m. $20.

Saturday, October 21

Barbes, 376 Ninth St., Brooklyn NY
8 p.m. $20 suggested.

Sunday, October 22

Weymouth Center, Southern Pines, NC
7 p.m. Tickets start at $30.

This tour is made possible with support from V–Flow Music and Stichting Envelope.

About Eric Vloeimans

Eric Vloeimans (trumpet) is one of the best-known musicians in his native country, the Netherlands. He has led a wide variety of ensembles over the years and is a frequent guest soloist with bands and orchestras of all kinds. He has won eight Edison prizes (the “Dutch Grammy”) for his recordings including, most recently, for his 2022 recording Wild Port of Europe. He has also toured throughout Europe, Asia and the US with his own groups and artists such as Mercer Ellington, John Taylor, Peter Erskine, The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Wayne Horvitz, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and many others.

About Will Holshouser

Will Holshouser (accordion) is a veteran of the New York music scene who has performed all over the world with artists including violinist Regina Carter, clarinetist David Krakauer, and improvisers Han Bennink & Michael Moore as well as with his own projects. He has also performed with Antony & the Johnsons, Kiran Ahluwalia, Uri Caine, Guy Klucevsek, New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, Martha Wainwright, Loudon Wainwright, Suzanne Vega, and others.