Ruben Klay
Musician, Writer, Blues Pilgrim

Ruben Klay grew up near the rivers of East Netherlands and started at a young age in several blues and rock formations,
with whom later on he played as many a gigs a year he could, throughout Europe and the U.K.
Chasing music and inspiration in Ireland, Portugal and even Panama, among others,
eventually spent intense periods of time in the U.S. to get to the roots of Blues and Jazz music.

The adventurous mindset got him at the South by Southwest festival in 2010.
For years Ruben did tons of Rhythm and Blues shows in Amsterdam,
doing tours in between with musicians he met on the road.
Trying to find his own sound and story, he released one album so far
that is still well received among roots lovers.
With his roots in the Blues his music derives from many influences.

Tour references among others
Dallas Borrow
Amanda Pearcy

Memorable Performances

  • De Kaaij, Nijmegen NL 2012 - 2024

  • Holy Ground, Nijmegen, NL 2023

  • Scotland Tour, UK, 2019 (w/ Cindy Peress)

  • Album Presentatoin @ De Nieuwe Anita, Amsterdam, NL, 2017

  • Ramblin’ Roots Festival , Utrecht, NL, 2016 (w/ Amanda Pearcy)

  • Showcase @ Universal Studios, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 2015

  • the Gypsy Shack 3rd year anniversary, Jamestown, CA, USA, 2015

  • Support act for A.J. Croce, Roepaen, Ottersum, NL, 2014

  • EP Release Tour, Mid-West USA, 2013 (w/ Ryan E. Morris)

  • Kerouacians Tour, Southern USA, 2011 (w/ Shawn Bayley)

  • South By South West, Austin, TX, USA, 2009 (w/ Geron James Hoy)

  • East-Side Blues, Nijmegen, NL, 2007 (w/ The Cosmic Brothers)

  • East of Eastern Jazz, Nijmegen, NL, 2007 (w/ The Cosmic Brothers)

  • De Affaire, Nijmegen, NL, 2007 (w/ The Cosmic Brothers)

  • a Tribute to Nina Simone | hospital benefit, De Vereeniging, Nijmegen, NL, 2005

  • MayFest, Norwich, UK 2003 (w/ The MelloTones)

  • De Zwarte Cross, Halle, NL 2003 (w/ The MelloTones)

  • Breda Barst, Breda, NL 2004 (w/ The MelloTones)

  • Liberation Festival, Nijmegen, NL, 2005 (w/ The MelloTones)

  • Le Blues Autour Du Zinc, Beauvais, France, 2005 (w/ The MelloTones)

  • Music Festival Curacao, Willemstad, Curacao, 2005 (w/ The MelloTones)

  • Popronde, Netherlands, 2002, 2003 (w/ the DoubleShots)

  • de Valkhof Affaire, Nijmegen, NL, 2002, 2003 (w/ the DoubleShots)