Dutch-born and Rock 'n Roll bred, Joost Scheltes was captivated by music from an early age, hammering out tunes on a beat-up toy piano until it cracked. His passion was ignited by the raw energy of Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis, which led him to dream of becoming the frontman of a Rock 'n Roll band.
At fifteen, his focus shifted to the electric guitar. Influenced by loud, distorted music, he embraced the Blues as the foundation for mastering the instrument—a path suggested by his former teacher and one he has never strayed from. While working the muscle, crafting his sound one gritty riff at a time, one question kept haunting him: “What kind of man am I growing into?”
Devoted to finding the answer and showcasing his struggle to grow up, in 2024 he released his debut single, “Seventeen,” under the name “van Joost.” With this release, he’s not just a player anymore—he’s the frontman, fulfilling the promise he made to himself many years ago.