Gerbman
Gerbman is a young blues guitarist from the Netherlands, committed to carrying the sound of classic electric blues into a new generation. His playing is built on feel, dynamics and tone, combining vintage-inspired sound with strong live energy.
Deeply influenced by Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, Eric Clapton and John Mayer, he focuses on expressive phrasing and touch-sensitive playing rather than technical excess. His sound is shaped by Stratocasters, tube amplifiers and a constant search for feel over perfection.
Alongside his musical development, Gerbman is also a business administration student, bringing structure, discipline and long-term focus into his work as a musician. This combination of musical passion and professional mindset shapes the way he approaches both music and performance.
Based in the Netherlands, he continues to build his name through live performances, jam sessions, original music and a growing body of online content.
One of his first real moments on stage came at the age of 10, playing live in front of an audience for the first time. That moment still lives on the site as a reference point — where it all started.
Origin
The Beginning
The connection to guitar started early. Long before live shows and band rehearsals, Gerbman was already drawn to the sound of electric blues guitar. What began as curiosity quickly grew into a daily practice and a lasting dedication.
One of the earliest known photos of him playing electric guitar dates back to January 17, 2015, during his first lessons. From that moment on, the focus was never just on learning songs, but on understanding sound, phrasing and feel.
For years now, his teacher has been Rotterdam guitarist Niels Onstenk, conservatory-trained and named Best Guitarist of the Netherlands in 2013 (Radio 2 / Gitarist). Week after week, those lessons sharpened the touch, the tone and the timing you hear on stage today.
Over the years, that early fascination developed into a clear musical direction centered around blues.
Roots
Blues Influences
Gerbman's playing is firmly rooted in the classic blues tradition. The phrasing of B.B. King, the authority of Albert King, the drive of Freddie King and the fire of Stevie Ray Vaughan form the foundation of his style. Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and John Mayer further shaped his understanding of tone, dynamics and musical freedom.
These influences are not just references, but part of the framework through which he approaches guitar playing. His focus lies in dynamics, articulation and making every note carry weight.
Rather than copying the past, he uses these influences to build a sound that feels authentic in the present.
- Stevie Ray Vaughan
- B.B. King
- Albert King
- Freddie King
- Eric Clapton
- Jimi Hendrix
- John Mayer
The Band
Gerbman & Blues Flood
Gerbman & Blues Flood is a power trio built around groove, feel and interaction. Inspired by the energy and chemistry of Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, the band delivers high-energy blues and blues rock with a strong focus on dynamics and live interplay.
The trio format leaves room for expressive guitar playing while staying tightly connected as a rhythm section. Their performances are built for real stages, clubs, blues cafés and festivals where feel matters more than perfection.
For Gerbman, the band is where everything comes together — tone, phrasing, groove and live energy.
Music
Music
Gerbman has released his own blues album, In The Pocket, available on Spotify. The record reflects his early development as a guitarist and his connection to groove-based blues playing.
Alongside recorded work, he continues to focus on live performance as the core of his musical identity.
Community
Blues Community
Blues has always been about connection between players. Gerbman regularly plays at jam sessions and live events, where sharing the stage with other musicians remains an important part of his musical development. These moments help shape feel, timing and musical communication in the most natural setting possible.
One example is a jam session performance with Bas Paardekooper, a respected name in the Dutch blues scene. Moments like these reflect Gerbman's growing presence within the wider blues community.
Live
Stages & Venues
Gerbman has performed at venues including Café De Stamboom in Den Haag, Rootz in Den Haag, Café de Hommel in Vlaardingen and De Eendrachtshoeve in Zuid-Beijerland.
He was invited as a talent to appear at Blues aan de Zaan in Zaandam by the Ruben Hoeke Band, a respected name within the Dutch blues scene. This invitation reflects early recognition of his playing within the live blues circuit.
Featured Live Moment
Gerbman performing live with the Ruben Hoeke Band at Blues aan de Zaan.
With each performance, the focus remains the same — building a reputation through real playing, real tone and real connection with the audience.
Live