Second Stage

Friday 09/08

23:00-23:45

"Away" - Daniel Balthasar from Jacques Molitor on Vimeo.

(Photo: Véronique Kolber)

Daniel Balthasar started writing songs at the age of 16 in a little room in the basement of the family's house. He had limited guitar lessons by their gardener where he learnt the basics of the instrument. His talent in songwriting became clear when he self released his debut album “Fingerprints”, which had an incredible airplay and was followed by an invitation to the SXSW Festival in Austin/Texas. Most of his songs are written from personal experience. Driven by a creative and dynamic band, his style became very versatile and is a mixture of singer songwriter, indie rock and folk for which was invented the word “sepia rock”. Nevertheless, he tries to keep his songs simple but likes to add strings, beats and experimental sounds.
In January 2013, Daniel Balthasar & Band released their 5th album “Everything Is Temporary”. It was recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in the UK and again, it contains a duet with Sarah Bettens from the Belgian band K’s Choice.

(source: www.facebook.com/danielbalthasarband/info)