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Doghouse Sam & His Magnatones

• Belgium• Active: 2015–
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A Belgian/Dutch rhythm and blues trio, Belgian Blues Challenge winners and European Blues Challenge runners-up.

Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Upright Bass, Drums
from
Belgia/Nederland
Doghouse Sam & His Magnatones are a rhythm-and-blues trio built around frontman Doghouse Sam on vocals and guitar, with Martin Ubaghs on upright bass and Franky Gomez on drums, drawing members from both Belgium and the Netherlands (Source: official website). Sam has performed in bands since age 16, and the trio has built its reputation on a "primitive/brutal approach" to classic rhythm and blues, favouring emotionally direct songwriting over technical showmanship (Source: official website). Ubaghs has toured internationally backing artists including James Intveld and Billy Lee Riley, while Gomez was named Best Drummer of the Netherlands in 2010 after working with James Harman and Watermelon Slim (Source: official website). The band won the Belgian Blues Challenge in 2015 and placed second at the European Blues Challenge the following year, and has performed in more than 15 countries across Europe (Source: official website). Their discography includes "Buddha Blue" (2012), "Knock Knock" (2014), the EP "A Doghouse Tribute To The Blues Greats" (2017) and "Going Places" (2017), with "Gone Too Long" (2024) among their more recent releases (Source: Discogs). A new album was in the works for release in autumn 2026 (Source: official website).

Musical Influence

Doghouse Sam & His Magnatones' Belgian Blues Challenge win and European Blues Challenge runner-up finish, alongside more than 15 countries of touring, have made them a benchmark act for classic-style rhythm and blues in the Belgian scene (Source: official website).

Formative experiences

  • •2012: Debut album "Buddha Blue" released (Source: Discogs).
  • •2015: Won the Belgian Blues Challenge (Source: official website).
  • •2016: Runner-up at the European Blues Challenge (Source: official website).
  • •2024: Sam named Best Vocalist BE (Source: official website).

Collaborators

James Harman

Franky Gomez has played with.

Watermelon Slim

Franky Gomez has played with.

James Intveld

Martin Ubaghs has toured with as backing musician.

Billy Lee Riley

Martin Ubaghs has toured with as backing musician.

Watch & Listen

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Press & quotes

"Very skilled musicians who play their songs relaxed and with humor."
Belgian National Radio 1 jury member · Award jury, Belgian National Radio 1 — Jury statement

Discography

YearTitleProducerStudioLabelChartSalesMusiciansYouTubeNotes
2012Buddha Blue——————Debut album (Source: Discogs).
2014Knock Knock——————Studio album (Source: Discogs).
2017A Doghouse Tribute To The Blues Greats——————EP (Source: Discogs).
2017Going Places——————Studio album (Source: Discogs).
2024Gone Too Long——————Recent release (Source: Discogs).

Awards & Recognition

2015
Belgian Blues Challenge
Winner
2016
European Blues Challenge
Runner-up
2010
Best Drummer NL
Franky Gomez
2024
Best Vocalist BE
Doghouse Sam

External links

Official website

Booking / Contact

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