Raffie de Driver

Raffie de Driver started out as the driver for Goldband, and by singing along in the car, he eventually found his way into party bars and onto festival stages. His songs resemble those of your favorite folk singer, but they are peppered with an absurdity, humor, and self-deprecation that go far beyond the average folk anthem.

Ex-chauffeur Raffie de Driver isn’t on stage as a joke, but as an artist who makes crowds roar along, laugh, and occasionally even fall silent. With a voice that balances between traditional Dutch levenslied and semi-ironic Nederpop, he sings about longing, doubt, and self-mockery. It sounds sincere, but never dead serious; slightly exaggerated, yet sharp enough to stick with you.