22 June 2026
De Keuken, the DIY experimentation kitchen event hosted at the Pletterij in Haarlem, celebrated ts tenth edition. Organizer and host Martijn Comes curated a strong line-up around the theme: do something new for the first time.
Jerboah opened the night with and energetic mix of jazz, funk, and Latin-infused music grooves…, or what they call genre-bending alt-rock impro post-pop. Their set featured new material, combining drum. guitar, flute and electronic wind-instruments in a way that kept the audience constantly engaged.
Marcel Wierckx creates the kind of music he wants to hear. He is inspired by many composers and films, like The Shining. Alone on stage with a guitar, a stack of effects, and two projectors, he build immersive performances that blend sound with visuals. His set centered on new compositions, performed live for the first time.
Closing the evening was Bhajan Bhoy. He stepped out of his compfort zone and created a DJ set. Not in a traditional way with a mixer, USB sticks and pretending to mix live. He used a table full of electronic effects and a harmonium, constructong the entire set live from scratch. The result was a focused, half-hour journey into sound.
The great thing about the Pletterij is that they deliver the second best thing. Being there is the best. You see the artist at work as close as possible and you feel the energy flowing through the room. But if you couldn’t make it or you were not aware of the event… you can enjoy the show on their YouTube channel, just click here.
For De Keuken – 09, click here.
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