Derek Erkelens (1971 - bass guitar and double bass). Derek has been performing on the stage since the age of nine blowing his jazz trumpet. When he was seventeen years old he discovered the bass guitar and has not stopped playing since. Derek writes his own music, coaches bands, performed in 013, and toured Holland with Chris Pattipeilohy. His musical favorites include soul, funk, indie, jazz and blues. In April he was asked to join as bass player. He directly said yes, but had no idea where he was musically heading. His first experience with country, rockabilly, and Americana style was downright shocking. “After seeing the enthusiasm of the boys about this music and playing it for a few years; it made me change the music I listen to.” He just had to get a double bass for this sound. In no time Derek, the drummer Eric and the rhythm guitarist Matthijs were developing the foundation to the new sound of CashFlow. The soul searching question that you need to ask him is: “Do you like country and rockabilly Derek?”