Dirk
Balthaus

Upcoming events

23 July 2026, 20:30, Amsterdam (NL)

De Roode Remise, Haarlemmerplein 11

29 Augustus 2026, 20:00, Amsterdam (NL)

Volkstuin Sloterdijkermeer, Sloterdijkerweg 20

14 November 2026, time tba, Amsterdam (NL)

CREA, Nieuwe Achtergracht 170

Recent history

5 July 2026, 13:00-13:45 & 15:00-15:45, Wijk aan Zee (NL)

Jutterspad Festival, Julianaweg 35

15 May 2026, 20:30, Amsterdam (NL)

Skek, Zeedijk 4-8

22 November 2025, 10:00, Amsterdam (NL)

Studio Theemsweg, Recording

21 November 2025, 17:00, Halfweg (NL)

Broedplaats Bogota, Bogota Fair

20 November 2025, 20:30, Amsterdam (NL)

Skek, Zeedijk 4-8

2 November 2025, 20:30, Amsterdam (NL)

De Roode Remise, Haarlemmerplein 11

14 October 2025, 20:30, Amsterdam (NL)

De Nieuwe Anita, Frederik Hendrikstraat 111

27 September 2025, 14:00, Amsterdam (NL)

CREA Nieuwe Achtergracht 170

Wayward Fool

Miko Balthaus
voice/guitar/compositions
 
Leon Balthaus
cajon
 
Dirk Balthaus
piano/voice/arrangements
 
Erik Schall
cello

 
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Troubadour folk with a beat, blending grounded old- soul nostalgia with the restless pull of the open road

 
Warm, nostalgic songs with a restless, road-trip kind of energy.
 
After some time away, the project returns as a family band, bringing together a fresh sound, a new identity, and a release tour to mark the start of this new chapter.
Throughout spring, summer and autumn 2026 Wayward Fool will release four new singles, each one offering a glimpse into where the music is headed.
Built on stories gathered from years of travelling and performing across continents, shaped by a background in jazz, carried by steady rhythms, rich cello arrangements and close family chemistry, Wayward Fool blends folk storytelling with groove, warmth and a sense of adventure.
 
Now, the band is ready to bring their sound to stages across the Netherlands (and beyond).