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We are proud to announce that we have produced a double CD + DVD of our tenth anniversary show at the Boerderij. This memorable show with special guests MATT SCHOFIELD, SHIRMA ROUSE, BIG PETE & CHRISTINE TAMBAKIS is captured on picture and sound and from now on available to order in our pre-sale promotion! This concert was unique and legendary, making this double CD + DVD an absolute must-have for all fans of the above artists and KING OF THE WORLD. NOTE this is a limited edition, so be quick! Join our Pre-sale Promotion, order before July 1, and receive... Read More

I’m proud to announce that from the beginning of this year I will be playing EICH amps and cabinets from Germany. I’m using a T900 head with a 115XS and a 110XS cabinet for incredible power in lightweight constructions. For more information check: www.eich-amps.com

What a great start to the new year! Our first show on March 17 at @Cultural Café de Amer is now sold out! Therefore, as of now, registration for a second show is open! As many of you know, these are always special shows at the Amer so grab that chance to be there! Tickets: 06 83 22 56 80 reserveren@cafedeamer.nl

Here is a short video of our gig at the Breda Jazz Festival 2023. We had a great show and here you can see Lars do his magic on the song “Blues as blues can get” . Enjoy!

With great sadness and pain in our hearts we want to let you know through this way that our sound artist Arjan van Dijk passed away last Friday, May 5. We knew there would come a time when he would lose his rock-hard battle against cancer but the shock remains enormous. Exactly two weeks before his passing he still mixed us up in Germany and we made fine memories together for one last time. This enormous perseverance and unparalleled drive is characteristic of how we have been ‘on the road’ with Arjan for more than 10 years. He has shaped... Read More

We got some great video;s from our show in the Hedon Zwolle (NL) and we made a nice oromo trailer for the band. Check it out;

We are proud to announce that our CD ROYAL TEN is nominated for Blues CD of the Year 2022 by the Dutch Blues Foundation. Feel free to vote through this link: Vote Blues CD 2022

After a fantastic sold-out show in de Bibelot Dordrecht, we are on our way to Germany and Austria for some very nice gigs. We’re very excited to be in Germany and Austria again and hope to see you all at the shows. 20 Jan – Haus Eifgen – Wermelskirchen (GER) 21 Jan – Club Bastion – Kirchheim unter Teck (GER) 22 Jan – Bluesclub Chiemgau – Rimsting (GER) 23 Jan – Rockhouse – Salzburg (AUT) For tickets check the Tourdates

This Sunday afternoon, September 11, I will play with Rich Wyman (USA) in De Cactus Hengelo. This man with his great voice and piano is a great performer and songwriter. I am looking forward to it! There are still some tickets on https://www.decactus.nl/.

31 years ago I (Ruud) played with Albatross at the Waterpop Festival in Wateringen and tonight (Friday, July 22) we get to play there with King of the World on the 45th anniversary. Fantastic Festival! Don’t miss it!