NederlandsKing of the World, a household name in the Dutch/European music scene for over 10 years, offers Blues Rhythm and Roots of the highest level. With a new studio CD (release October 1, 2024), featuring special guests Matt Schofield, Shirma Rouse & Christine Tambakis, the gentlemen of King of the World are determined to once again live up to their reputation as the hardest working band in the Netherlands.
After its formation in 2012, the band was quickly labeled a “supergroup” because of the rich musical history of its members, including Snowy White, Matt Schofield, Cuby & the Blizzards, and others. Now, twelve years later, King of the World remains more than worthy of this title and the band has lost none of its energy, drive and creativity. Featuring Belgian guitar virtuoso Stef Delbaere and singer/drummer Marlon Pichel, the band has reinvented itself and stands for quality roots, rhythm & blues with a diversity of vocal highs.
The band has built a stellar reputation both in the studio and on stage, receiving rave reviews for their six previous albums and many shows, including at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Ribs ‘n Blues, Vienna Spring Blues Festival, Paradiso, and other Dutch pop temples. In addition, the band has received numerous Blues Awards, including for best keyboardist, best drummer, best bassist (3x), best guitarist, and best band. Gitarist Magazine counts Stef Delbaere among the top blues/rock guitarists in the Benelux. King of the World has been seen and heard several times in TV and radio shows, including Vrije Geluiden (TV), Pauw and Witteman (TV 2x), Derksen on the Road (TV), Jongens van het Noorden (TV), Spijkers met Koppen (radio) and TROS-muziekcafé́ (radio).
The new CD features a new band sound with more room for the vocal qualities of the band members, with singer/drummer/composer Marlon Pichel taking an increasingly prominent role.
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Ruud Weber – zang/bas
Stef Delbaere – gitaar
Govert van der Kolm – toetsen/zang
Marlon Pichel – drum/zang
Distributie: CRS (Continental Record Services)
Contact/Boekingen: KOTW Productions
Tel: 06-41860102
info@kingoftheworld.eu
Press quotes (2022)
“KOTW is on top of their game!” (Jazzism 1-2022)
“One of the most qualitatively consistent blues rock groups from the Netherlands and surrounding areas. In the past decade the band has developed its own signature. A fine addition to their steadily expanding repertoire.” (Heaven, March-April 2022)
“A mix of solidly rocking, funky, bluesy songs and beautiful ballads.” (Music Maker, March-April 2022)
“Thanks to groups like King Of The World, the blues can last a very long time.” (Lust For Life, March 2022)
“Royal Ten is an album that has it all; dynamics, variety and quality.” (Real Roots Cafe, February 2022)
“The joy of playing shines from the recordings. In addition to being often energetic, intense and exuberant, they are sometimes subdued and personal.” (Music That Needs Attention, February 2022)
“The album is the anniversary album of 10 years of King of The World. Then this is definitely a Royal album to celebrate royally.” (M Podia, February 2022)
“The more you play the album, the better the album ‘Royal Ten’ becomes. I can recommend ‘Royal Ten’ to any music lover.” (Concertmonkey, February 2022)
“The material is among the best King Of The World has produced in its 10-year history.” (Rootsville, February 2022)
“A delightful record that demonstrates that this band only gets better with age.” (Bluestown Music, February 2022)
“After 10 years, there’s nowhere near the wear and tear on King of The World. Their ‘Royal Ten’ is a strong and varied album that ventilates their creativity and all their musical qualities.” (Rootstime, February 2022)
“The songs come across as a whole and fit together perfectly. This album could go a long way when KOTW is able to return to their acclaimed live performances soon.” (Blues Magazine, January 2022)
“A majestic good sounding album with eleven self written songs.The always tight playing rhythm section forms the basis for more than excellent guitar solos and superb sounding Hammond and piano playing. A very fine album that makes you feel like a king.” (Mania, January 2022
