Ties Delen (NL)

Ties is a multi-instrumentalist / producer / composer from Haarlem whose music blends a wide range of genres (such as jazz/neo-soul and house/funk) into an immersive and melodic live experience. When it comes to live performance, Ties has widespread experience with playing keys in both funk/disco bands as well as improvising live over multiple DJ sets. He is known for his ability to catch on instantly and play along with any groove, making him go by the name ‘Ties on the Keys’ for a reason...

Ties has collaborated and performed with a diverse range of notable artists, playing live keys with house legend Kevin Saunderson (Inner City Detroit) at Loveland festival, and co-composing and recording for the rising Amsterdam based electronic music duo Makèz. He also performed on major stages with multiple bands throughout the Netherlands, such as TivoliVredenburg, Patronaat, Bevrijdingspop Haarlem (main stage), Toekomstmuziek and Rollende Keukens.