Julian Sas
A Dutch blues-rock guitarist and bandleader active since the mid-1990s, deeply rooted in the Rory Gallagher tradition.
Musical Influence
Julian Sas has kept the Rory Gallagher-style blues-rock guitar tradition alive in continental Europe for three decades, both through his own band's steady output and through direct collaboration with Gallagher's former rhythm section in dedicated tribute concerts (Source: nl.wikipedia.org).
Formative experiences
- •1996: Julian Sas Band founded; debut album "Where Will It End?" released (Source: MusicBrainz).
- •2005: "Twilight Skies of Life" charted at #90.
- •December 2025: Gerben Koolen joined as new bassist (Source: juliansas.com).
Instruments & Equipment
Guitar
Deeply rooted in the Rory Gallagher tradition.
Collaborators
Rory Gallagher's former bassist; performed in the "Julian Plays Rory" tribute concerts.
Rory Gallagher's former drummer; performed in the "Julian Plays Rory" tribute concerts.
Watch & Listen
Walter Trout and Julian Sas Jamsession part 1 - Rocknacht - Groesbeek 5-12-1997
Blues Moose
Julian Sas - Hey Joe (HQ)
Walter Trout and Julian Sas Jamsession part 2 - Rocknacht - Groesbeek 5-12-1997
Walter Trout and Julian Sas Jamsession part 3 - Rocknacht - Groesbeek 5-12-1997
Walter Trout and Julian Sas Jamsession part 4 - Rocknacht - Groesbeek 5-12-1997
Walter Trout and Julian Sas Jamsession part 5 - Rocknacht - Groesbeek 5-12-1997
Walter Trout and Julian Sas Jamsession part 6 - Rocknacht - Groesbeek 5-12-1997
Watch & Listen
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Where Will It End? | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1997 | A Smile to My Soul | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005 | Twilight Skies of Life | — | — | — | — | — | — | Charted at #90 (Source: MusicBrainz). | |
| 2009 | Wandering Between Worlds | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012 | Bound to Roll | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016 | Coming Home | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019 | Stand Your Ground | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022 | Electracoustic | — | — | — | — | — | — | An acoustic-leaning album (Source: MusicBrainz). |
External links
Booking / Contact
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