Pic by Kees Straver

Pic by Cliff de Booij - live at Castlefest 2024

Pic by Kees Stravers

2024 Sunfire performance @amfitheater Mrągowo Polen

2024 Piknik Country & Folk Festival, Mrągowo Polen

Pic by Kees Stravers

Pic by Kees Stravers

2024 Sunfire with audience @amfitheater Mrągowo Polen

FOH 2024 Piknik Country & Folk Festival, Mrągowo Polen

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BAND MEMBERS

Satria Karsono ‘Billy Tanner’ – vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica
Sophie Zaaijer ‘Madam Sawyer’ - violin
Berend de Vries ‘Deputy Frost’– guitar
Michel Beeckman ‘Henry River’ – bass
Jeroen van Leeuwen ‘Cole Burner’ – drums

GENRE

Western Folk - Bluegrass - Alternate Rock - Folk Rock - Folk - Roots Rock

SIMILAR ARTISTS

The Bridge City Sinners - The Dead South - Mumford & Sons

HIGHLIGHTS +200 SHOWS

Swiss: Main stage International Trucker & Country Festival Interlaken
Polen: Headliner Piknik Country & Folk Festival at Mragowo Amfi theater for 6000 visitors
The Netherlands: Castlefest, Wild Rooster Festival, Kempernerpop, The Life I Live, Elfia, Zomerfolk
Belgium: Na Fir Bolg, het Schotsweekend
UK: Lakefest, Fantasy Forest Cheltenham
France: Cidre et Dragon
Germany: Matrix, Rockpalast Bochum, Festival Mediaval

And many more…

Sunfire

AN UNIQUE VOICE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

Sunfire Western Folk: a powerful mix of folk, americana, bluegrass, country, roots & rock.

The band Sunfire has been causing quite a stir, literally and figuratively. On many stages throughout Europe this Dutch group have performed their own and innovative Western Folk style: a dynamic and solid blend of Americana, folk, country, bluegrass, roots and rock. Famous for their unique sound and exhilarating shows, they have garnered a loyal fan base worldwide.

Dressed entirely according to the latest western fashion in the late nineteenth century and armed to the teeth with musicianship Sunfire brings compelling stories and exciting music from the Old West, where standing still is not an option. Expect drama, excitement and a touch of humor during a show, whether it is at a festival, a music venue or a theater performance. Hold on to your hats, because these pioneers of the Western Folk Scene will take you along for a ride.

”Whoever doesn’t get a kick out of this is brain dead.” according to Folk Magazine

Sunfire is Satria Karsono (lead vocals, banjo, guitar), Sophie Zaaijer (violin, vocals), Berend de Vries (guitar, vocals), Jeroen van Leeuwen (drums, vocals) and Michel Beeckman (bass, vocals).

 

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