Cortez

Cortez are a six-piece Dutch band, playing their own repertoire of country-folk pop songs. With two lead vocalists, male and female, and several members playing a variety of instruments, Cortez are able to add different flavours to each self-penned song. A dynamic rhythm section, an organic blend of vocal harmonies and a pinch of twang give things the extra push. Influences range from <a href="spotify:artist:7ITd48RbLVpUfheE7B86o2" data-name="The Decemberists">The Decemberists</a> to <a href="spotify:artist:4vpDg7Y7fU982Ds30zawDA" data-name="The Band">The Band</a> and from <a href="spotify:artist:2qc41rNTtdLK0tV3mJn2Pm" data-name="Ryan Adams">Ryan Adams</a> to <a href="spotify:artist:2QoU3awHVdcHS8LrZEKvSM" data-name="Wilco">Wilco</a>.

Cortez started more than twenty years ago as an acoustic living room combo, gradually building a solid live reputation in The Netherlands. The unsigned band issued two cd’s and is currently working on a third album, aiming for a slightly bigger sound. Performing live shows in an intimate semi-acoustic theater setting or on a big festival stage, Cortez is as versatile to fit every occasion.

Cortez:
Sander van der Horn: lead vocals, acoustic guitars and harmonica
Deborah Warta: lead vocals, accordeon and acoustic guitar
Matijn Blijenberg: electric guitars, mandolin and banjo
Jeroen Bosboom: drums and percussion
Maarten Plug: pedal steel guitar, dobro, mandolin, guitar and backing vocals
Arno Keet: bass guitars