The Woods

LIVE ALBUM OUT NOW!

Includes new song ‘One Shot’

The momentum around the Groningen-based band The Woods continues to grow with the release of their first live album, over 100,000 streams of their single Underneath the Sun, and a spot in the finals for Best Blues Band in the Netherlands.
Live at Vera will be available on all digital streaming platforms starting May 17.

Live at Vera delivers a powerful mix of live performances of tracks from all previously released albums, complemented by the brand-new, unreleased song One Shot. Captured directly from the mixing board, the album is a full recording of the band’s high-energy album release show at the sold-out Vera venue. It features fourteen tracks that showcase the band’s full musical range. One of the album’s highlights is a special collaboration with vocalist Megan Fleur Haakman on the track Stay Home.

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From left to right:

Johan Zielstra – Hammond, rhodes, piano

Martijn Drijfhout – Bass, vocals

Joris Bos – Vocalist, Guitarist

Pieter Dokter – Drums and percussion

If i’d want to take someone on tour with me, i’d pick Joris because of his awesome tone and vibrato

Paul Gilbert

The Woods is a modern blues-rock band from Groningen, formed in 2016. They play a fusion of seventies rootsy rock, soul and blues. Lead singer and guitarist Joris Bos has been writing music and touring since the young age of 15. Their songs are characterized by soulful vocals and melodic solo’s with roaring keys. Their latest EP ‘Good to see you’ was well-received and their single ‘Underneath the Sun’ gained substantial airplay on among others NPO Soul and Jazz. Dutch Guitar magazine ‘Gitarist’ reviewed their album as an ‘Amazing EP’.

It’s clear how much joy they experience on stage, as these men truly love making music together. Over the years, Joris has formed several bands, but bassist Martijn has always been his loyal musical partner, ever since 1999.

They have released three EPs: Stone Cold (2019), Hurricane (2021), and Good to See You (2024).
Their music is full of hints of soul, blues, rock and even funk, and really comes alive during their energetic live performances.

The Woods are Joris Bos (vocalist/ guitarist), Martijn Drijfhout (bass/ vocals), Johan Zielstra (keys) and Pieter Dokter (drums/ percussion)

The Woods is een moderne blues-rockband uit Groningen, opgericht in 2016. Ze spelen een fusie van zeventiger jaren rootsy rock, soul en blues. Leadzanger en gitarist Joris Bos componeert en toert al sinds zijn 15e. Hun muziek kenmerkt zich door soulvolle vocalen en melodische solo’s met bulderende toetsen. De EP ‘Good to see You’ werd enthousiast ontvangen en door onder andere het vakblad de Gitarist gerecenseerd als een ‘Waanzinnige EP’. De single ‘Underneath the Sun’ kreeg langdurige (radio) airplay op onder andere NPO Soul en Jazz.

The Woods is een ervaren band die genieten van het samen muziek maken. Ze brengen een volle bak enthousiasme op het podium. Leadzanger en gitarist Joris Bos heeft door de jaren verschillende bands gevormd, met bassist Martijn altijd als zijn trouwe muzikale partner, sinds 1999.

Ze hebben vier albums uitgebracht: Stone Cold (2019), Hurricane (2021), ‘Good to See You’ en hun meest recente album ‘ Live at Vera’ begin 2025.

The Woods zijn Joris Bos (vocalist/ guitarist), Martijn Drijfhout (bass/ vocals), Johan Zielstra (keys) en Pieter Dokter (drums/ percussion)

ALBUMS

Good to see You (2024) is produced by Zilveren Harp winner Jeroen Tenty and recorded at the Mi5 studios in Hoorn.

It features four tracks in various genres, showcasing the band’s versatility. From the alt-rock atmospheric interplay of Hammond and guitar on ‘Let’s get out of here’, to the soulful harmonies and humming guitar solo on the ballad ‘Underneath the Sun’.

‘Underneath the Sun’ gained substantial airplay on national radio on among others, NPO Soul & Jazz.

The EP ‘Hurricane’ featuring six songs was released early 2021. About the single ‘Broken’:

… It is an amazing indie rock song that has elements of Led Zeppelin, Levenson and Motley Crue. That ending solo is one of the most amazing things I’ve heard in some time. ★★★★★

Diego (Spotify Playlist Curator)

They released their first EP ‘Stone Cold’ January 1st 2019 featuring 5 songs.