Guitar Player
Michel “Pollo” Geerman
I started this project/band in the 80’s Metal (Heavy Rock) genre about two years ago. It took a lot of rehearsal time, as well as finding the musicians. We’re still missing a bassist, but we are ready to officially launch with a concert on September 28, 2024.
Genre: Rock, Metal
Born on: 11/18/1967
Contact
📱+297 5687175
📧 michelgeerman@gmail.com
ⓕ facebook.com/pollogeerman
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Ayrton Tromp
From a young age, I was immersed in music, as the band Ozone often practiced behind our home. Growing up with the sounds of the ’80s and ’90s that Ozone performed had a profound influence on me. Inspired by this environment, I pursued guitar lessons and, at 18, became a member of Ozone. This renowned band, with its rich history, has captivated audiences across Aruba, consistently drawing dedicated followers to their performances.
Genre: Rock, Ska, Pop and Pop latino
Band: Ozone
Born on: 12/21/1996
Contact
📱+297 5940800
📧 atromp96@gmail.com
ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/artn96
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Heidi Middendorp
I am a musician who enjoys listening to and playing all sorts of genres. I play guitar and bass. I started when I was 8 years old, and the rest is history 😁. I also enjoy freelancing to help those who need an extra musician for any event. Music is more of a hobby for me, and playing is a way to express myself; it is also therapy for the heart, mind, and soul 🙌🏽
Genre: Pop, Pop Latino, Tropical, Crioyo, Soca, Ritmo Kombina, Rock, Ska, Reggae, Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Vallenato, Afro Caribbean, Jazz, Instrumental guitar, Tipico, Zouk, Compa
Born on: 6/1/1990
Contact
📱+297 5610318
📧 heidi.middendorp1690@gmail.com
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Mark Maduro (Markkeys)
I am an all-around musician with more than 20 years in the music world, playing various instruments. I have been part of several typical Aruban groups as well as musical bands. Currently, I am focusing more on front-of-house live band mixing.
Genre: Tropical, Crioyo, Reggaeton, Soca, Ritmo Kombina, Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Vallenato, Afro Carribean, Tipico, Zouk, Compa
Born on: 8/22/1986
Contact
📱+297 5693434
📧 markkeysmusic@gmail.com
ⓕ facebook.com/Markkeysmusic
Ruben Geerman
Born in Aruba, school teacher, studied classical guitar and piano in Colombia, modern music at Berklee College of Music, Boston, Master’s in Music Education in CT, National Board Certification. Taught music in Aruba, CT, FL, and CA. Retired, writing a memoir about 42 years of experience as a music teacher.
Genre: R&B, Ritmo Kombina, Rock, Salsa, Afro Carribean, Jazz, Instrumental Steelpan, Instrumental Piano, Instrumental guitar, Tipico
Born on: 6/16/1951
Contact
📱510-338-6626
📧 rgeerman@gmail.com
Jaderick Croes
Music educator, classical guitarist, multi instrumentalist; mandolin, bass guitar, cuarta.
Education: Royal Conservatoire Den haag: Master in music education
Wayne State College, Nebraska; Master of Science in Education (Msc)
Genre: Pop, Jazz, Instrumental guitar, Tipico, Classical, baroque, Renaissance, modern classical
Born on: 10/17/1988
Contact
📱+297 5643015
📧 jaycroes@gmail.com
ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/jaderick.croes
Ashok Hirdaramani
Performing as guitarist for over 50 years.
Genre: Pop / Latin Rock / Jazz / Country/Western / Bachata / Cumbia.
Ashok (Ash) Hirdaramani ( Indian ) born 12 September 1951 in SriLanka moved to India 1960 and now living in Aruba ( Dutch Citizen ) for the last 45 years.
Ash Rock Band won the Best Band in India ( 1970 ) with 51 Top Bands participating. Ash completed his Music Study with Honors from the Trinity College of Music London in 1977. Ash also performed in Dubai UAE in 2014 and the First Aruba Santana Tribute Band (2015) with a 14 Pc Band and also at the Sea Jazz Festival Aruba ( 2017 ) with a 7 Pc Band. Ash is currently performing at Aruba’s Major Hotels / Restaurants & Events. Special in Wedding Destination Aruba as the only Authentic Indian performing Indian / Latin / Caribbean & all Western Music. Ash as a Solo Guitarist / 2 Pc Band / 4 Pc Tribute Band performed with some of the Great Aruban Musicians like Claudius Philips/ Robert Jeandor / Ivan Quandus / Carlos Bislip / Angelo Kock / Shurby Maria / Vio Wester / Chicho Kock and many more.
Ash is also an Author / Writer of 3 Amazing Books in English, printed in Holland and a Motivational Speaker besides his Love & Passion for Music. Starting at age 13 with his first Guitar, Ash today after 60 years of Performing Music in all Genere is a Unique Guitarist with an Exclusive Style.
Born on: 9/12/1951
Contact
📱00 297 563 3879
📧 ashmusicaruba@hotmail.com
Randy Dirksen
It started in 1994 in a Dande group and continued lessons at AMS.
Genre: Crioyo, Soca, Ritmo Kombina, Merengue, Tipico
Born on: 10/22/1977
Contact
📱+297 5676313
📧 rdirksen22@gmail.com
Leoncio Croes
Former musician on guitar with Franco de Vita, CCS-Ven 1976-‘78 / Local band on guitar Cryptus Confession 1978 -‘83 / Performed with Latin 4 & Co at the Manchebo Beach hotel 1985-‘86 / Spectrum group at the Golden Tulip Aruba Caribbean hotel 1987-‘88 / Grupo di Betico 1994-2016 / Nowadays solo entertainer.
Genre: Pop, Crioyo, Rock, Tipico
Born on: 7/28/1954
Contact
📱+297 5921090
📧 leoncio.croes@gmail.com
Godelinde
Godelinde her voice will certainly move you. She accompanies herself with the Tambura and its overtones, teaching the Yoga of Sound which leads to transformative and healing experiences. She is initiated by her teacher from the Himalaya mountains. At the Chakra Institute she graduated as Spiritual teacher and gained her Mantra chanting certificate with special recognition of excellence. As a pedagogue she works therapeutically with music. She spent years studying music (tambura, harp and classical singing) in the Netherlands and recorded her album Island Bliss under the professional guidance of Ivan Quandus.
She performs meditation concerts and sound healings on Aruba and abroad. People share how their unique and mystic experiences with the sounds touch them.
Genre: Singer. Classical, Mantra (Sanskrit), sound healing, Mariah Carey, Jazz, pop. Instrumental Tambura, Harp.
Contact
📱+297 5685718
📧 godelinde@inner-guru.yoga
ⓕ facebook.com/godelindelaufer
Benito Gomes
Benito Gomes is a dynamic guitarist known for his versatile repertoire spanning Caribbean, Latin, and Pop genres. Hailing from the island of Aruba, Gomes’s music is steeped in a rich tapestry of island rhythms and global influences, offering listeners a vibrant and engaging experience. He is particularly recognized for his collaborative work with renowned Aruban steelpan player, Jeremy Lampe.
Contact
📱+297 592-9895
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ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/benito.gomes.1
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