Christof van der Ven

**Christof van der Ven** is a Dutch-born, Ireland-based singer-songwriter who first gained attention as a member of the Dublin indie folk outfit Little Green Cars. After the band’s hiatus, he carved out a solo career marked by intimate, weathered folk tunes and warm, gravelly vocals that feel like shared secrets around a campfire. His music often blends raw, rootsy storytelling with subtle Americana textures, as heard in recent releases like the haunting dual-track single “rock salt / driftwood” and the wistful “Turquoise.” Van der Ven’s work thrives on emotional candor—whether he’s navigating themes of love, distance, or self-discovery on tracks like “I can only get so close” or the reflective “For The Ages.” A seasoned live performer, he’s built a reputation for heartfelt shows that turn strangers into temporary neighbors.