The Jayhawks

Alt-country pioneers whose timeless songs, rich harmonies and masterful songwriting helped define the sound of Americana. The Jayhawks have belonged to the most influential bands within American roots and alternative rock music for more than four decades. Vanuit Minneapolis the group around Gary Louris and Mark Olson built up an impressive repertoire in which folk, country and rock come together in timeless songs full of melancholy, warmth and refined vocal harmonies. With classics such as 'Blue', 'Waiting For The Sun' and 'I’m Gonna Make You Love Me', The Jayhawks grew into one of the founders of the alt-country movement, an influence that is still audible in countless contemporary artists. Their music breathes the open landscape of the Amerikaanse Midwesten, but thanks to the strong melodies and universal stories, it appeals to an audience far beyond those borders.