Tangled Eye

A new trio formed by three experienced musicians Dede Priest - vocals, violin Jasper Mortier - drums Jan Mittendorp - guitar An original line-up plus original songs. Raw and simple with a deep love for American roots music. They have a broad taste and an open mind so a lot of musical influences will come by. Despite the short existence of trio they have already shows scheduled in Holland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark and Austria DEDE PRIEST grew up in Dallas TX. Classically trained on the violin but it was always clear that her voice was her first instrument. As a little girl, Dede would sing along to whatever she could find but it was the rawness of Blues and Gospel that shaped her talent the most. Moving to Austin TX where she earned a degree in Philosophy, then followed her heart and let the music lead. In Austin TX Dede began singing professionally and has shared the stage with a.o. Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Leon Russell, Tommy Shannon and Harry Belafonte. Performing in the USA and all over Europe, Dede Priest continues to forge ahead with successful shows including prestigious events such as Rhythm & Blues Night Oosterpoort (NL) Peer Bluesfestival, Simply Blues Viana (PT), Trasimeno Blues Festival (I), Martin Luther King Keynote (USA). JASPER MORTIER mainly known as bass player but lately he found a new passion: playing drums !! Over the last ten years Jasper toured extensively over the whole of Europe. He worked with numerous great artists like Preston Shannon, ‘Sax’ Gordon Beadle, Monti Amundson, Philip Walker, Candye Kane, Sherman Robertson, Terry Evans, Long John Hunter, Eddy Clearwater, Paul Oscher, Doug Jay, Boo Boo Davis, Byther Smith, Boyd Small, and many others. Right now he is the regular bass player for Ralph de Jongh & Crazy Hearts and the Jimmy Reiter band. JAN MITTENDORP mainly known as booker – Crossroads Agency – with his own record label – Black and Tan Records. Since 1993 also touring Europe as a guitar player with USA artists like: Percy Strother, Smokey Wilson , Byther Smith, Burton Gaar, Roy Roberts, Larry Garner, Boo Boo Davis, Erskine Oglesby, Jody Williams, Roscoe Chenier, Clara McDaniel, Boyd Small, Billy Jones, Hosea Leavy, Percy Strother, Harrison Kennedy and many others. With Boo Boo Davis he performed on all major European festival like North Sea Jazz, Jazz a Juan, Montreux Jazz Festival and Peer Bluesfestival. Since 2011 also very active with his new solo (DJ) project miXendorp. One Stranded American and two Flying Dutchmen: An original line-up plus original songs. Raw and simple with a deep love for American roots music.