At the age of seven, Rik built his own guitar using a tin can, a chunk of wood and a nylon string. He has been making music ever since.
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Rik writes, sings, and plays his own songs, drawing from a wide influence of styles: folk, blues, rock 'n' roll, gypsy, and country. His music tells stories of travel, perseverance, and - of course - love.
He plays shows throughout Europe armed with a variety of tools to create a full and interesting sound, from his slide and harmonica to his incredible vocal range.
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Rik was invited to open Folk in a Field in 2018, and is a regular in UK folk clubs such as Redbourn and The Stables. Dutch blues legend Michael de Jong was counted amongst Rik's fans before his sad passing in 2018.
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Rik van den Bosch is an outstanding guitarist
