Ruben Bertrands

Description

Available in the following formats:
Solo act (with backing tracks), ideal for restaurants and/or family events.
Duo (with guitar or piano player)
Full Band

Biography

Ruben Bertrands started playing harmonica on the streets of Brussels when he was 21 years old. A decade later he has played his honky tonk music all over the world: from the beaches of Spain, to the French Quarter of New Orleans.
His music career started at Belgium's oldest independent radio station (Radio Scorpio), where he hosted an acclaimed weekly show called 'Bluesapalooza'. After a couple of years, the show culminated in the first Leuven Blues festival, which featured over 50 local and international musicians.
During the next couple of years, Ruben founded a non-profit under the m ... oniker 'Leuven Live' and organized over 200 concerts and jam sessions. In 2019 RB hit the road and lived in Morocco and Italy, eventually settling down in Gran Canaria.
When the pandemic shook the world, RB stayed on the Canary Islands, busking beneath the Catedral de Santa Ana, right next to Columbus' House. During this time, he released two albums: 'After Hours' and 'Blues Messenger'.
In 2022 he got selected through ReverbNation for the Richmond International Film Festival, winning the Grand Jury Prize for Best Music. He also made it to the finals of Unsigned Only with his original song 'White Man Boogie'.
After a succesful Kickstarter campaign, he recorded his third album 'The Other Side Of The Coin' with Dirk Lekenne at Studio Fandango. In February 2023 he traveled to the USA to work on the record with NYC Blues Hall Of Famer Hugh Pool.
After two weeks in the Big Apple, RB traveled to New Orleans to experience his first Mardi Gras. He busked on Royal Street, went to local jam sessions and performed at the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival. During this time, he was a steady fixture at Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room.
In 2024, RB was scouted by Spectra Music Group, and subsequently signed a record deal. 'The Other Side Of The Coin' will be released worldwide in September 2024. Read More

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Experience

Grand Jury Prize for Best Music at Richmond International Film Festival 2022
Belgian Blues Challenge Finalist 2022
Unsigned Only Finalist 2022
Performer at the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival 2023
Blues Battle Zuidrand Winner 2024
Signed with Spectra Music Group 2024
Grand Jury Prize for Excellence In Music & Performance at Richmond International Film Festival 2024

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Physical Characteristics

Virtual Services Offer

Journalism

More info on my website: https://rubenbertrands.com/journalism

Harp For Hire

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