"Dutch guitarist Bram Stadhouders is a trailblazing composer and innovating improvisor, who is consistently exploring the boundaries ambient electronic, jazz, classical and global music.
Throughout his illustrious career, Bram has forged creative alliances with an eclectic mix of artists and ensembles, spanning from the prestigious Netherlands Chamber Choir to Norwegian avant-garde improv icons like Arve Henriksen, Sidsel Endresen, Nils Petter Molvaer, Terje Isungset, and American Jim Black, among many others. His innovative contributions to the band Under the Surface, as well as his groundbreaking solo endeavors—ranging from 'Suite X,' a project that elegantly blends baroque influences with his guitar play, to the unique spectacle of performing on a Big Barrel Organ and church organs and the guitar simultaneously, or crafting immersive auditory landscapes with the surround guitar project 'Orbit', and even the feat of playing a guitar sculpted from ice — have earned widespread critical acclaim. Bram's unique musical journey has captivated audiences in over 60 countries across four continents, showcasing his versatility and commitment to pushing the boundaries of musical expression.
Boasting more than 800 performances worldwide, Bram stands as a masterful performer renowned for his emotionally charged live shows, which not only showcase his unparalleled technical skill but also his boundless creativity. Each performance, whether solo or in collaboration, serves as Bram's personal invitation to his audience to embark on a journey through uncharted sonic territories, offering a window into the guitar's vast expressive possibilities.