Van Tastik is the stage name of a Virginia-born musician who tours Europe as a one-man band, based in Utrecht. Armed with a resophonic guitar and a suitcase bass drum, he plays a self-styled blend of gothic folk, southern rock and country blues. Since hitting the road in 2017 he has clocked over 100 shows a year, with appearances at the BBC Scotland Live Fringe Stage and the Eden Festival.
Van Tastik performed on December 13, 2025 at Brewpub Kromme Haring in Utrecht, followed by a performance at Neushoorn in Leeuwarden on December 27.
In February 2026, Van Tastik was scheduled at Poppodium Iduna in Drachten (February 12) and Muziekcafé Scooters in Leeuwarden (February 20).
Van Tastik won the Best Classic Rock Act award from WigWam Radio in 2021.
The single 'HANGMAN' was in the top 3 of the Cool Top 20 for five consecutive weeks.
The third single 'Drag Me To Hell' was released on June 24, 2021 as a precursor to the debut album 'The Church of Van Tastik'.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
74concertSat 28.11.The Hillbilly Moonshiners
64concertMon 22.3.Morgan Wallen Tribute
85concertFri 6.11.Church of Cash - A Tribute To Johnny Cash (USA)
81concertFri 13.11.Nate Smith
81concertFri 27.11.Martijn Fischer · Sings Hits by Hazes
81concertFri 26.3.Pokey LaFarge
81concertSat 3.4.Ilse DeLange
80concertMon 16.11.Waylon Wyatt
79concertSun 18.10.Waylon - Time Jumper - REPRISE
79concertWed 11.11.Waylon
78concertWed 7.4.The Hindley Street Country Club
74concertFri 11.12.The Hillbilly Moonshiners
John Coffey brings raw punk and rock 'n roll to dB's in Utrecht, with support from Van Tastik. An evening of energy and moshpits.
Van Tastik performs at Paraplufabrieken in Nijmegen on 27 September 2026.
VAN TASTIK performs at Camping De ReCreatie in Leusden.
Van Tastik performs at Warmoes in Utrecht.