Saxton Sunday Sounds:

Every third Sunday of the month, the Slachthuis (Slaughterhouse) is dedicated to Saxton Sunday Sounds – a time for attentive listening to inspiring singer-songwriters, at the invitation of Sam Saxton. Beautiful music deserves a stage and a listening ear, which is why Sam wants to create a place where the music and the artist's story are heard with care. The concept consists of three parts: Sam will open the afternoon musically and then give the stage to an up-and-coming talent from the region. Finally, an established artist will round out the program. Sam will host the afternoon and briefly interview the other artists about their writing methods and inspirations. Special attention will be given to the featured artist's favorite album. Why was this particular record so important? After the show, the album will be played in its entirety throughout the Slachthuis, while drinks are enjoyed.


Melle:
Melle captures the essence of music with an unrefined, natural, and authentic sound, embodying a raw and youthful spirit. His music is organic and intentionally lacks polish, giving a sense of pure, unfiltered expression.

He’s inspired by Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Tom Odell and Julia Jacklin, but he grew up listening to bands like The Beatles, Coldplay and Abba which is why he instinctively writes songs with beautiful harmonies and recognisable melodies.

Melle is a real instrument collector, playing over 20 different ones on his debut debut album and stuffing his studio with a cimbalom, theremin, taishogoto, his signature ‘cigar box guitar’ and much more.This unique palette of textured sounds sets him apart most of all and so does his soothing voice that sounds as if he’s sitting right next to you on the couch.

In his songs he illuminates both the joys and challenges of relationships and shows his views on the problems of today’s society, like capitalism and inequality. His latest song ‘Living Like That’ demonstrates that perfectly: “It’s a song about our society, overwork, mental health, and the pressures of capitalism. In today’s world, people are often pushed to their limits until they can’t take it anymore. We’ve become so used to constantly working that we lose sight of what truly matters. Through this song, I hope to offer some support


Sam Saxton:
Sam Saxton is a singer-songwriter from the Haarlem area who draws inspiration from artists like Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, and Carole King. She grew up surrounded by a variety of soul and country music. She was particularly drawn to American music from the 1970s, not least because her father is an American citizen. After a career as a professional hockey player, she chose music. Along the way, she met Haarlem guitarist Bas Kors. As a duo, they traveled throughout the country and played at numerous venues. They created their own sound, fell in love, and are now writing music together. Their debut album, "TAKE A RIDE," was released in mid-2023.