KID COLLING CARTEL
It’s with ingenuity, passion and a contagious energy both powerful and delicate that Kid Colling embodies the world of a Alternative Blues Rock: a mix of blues, rock enriched with soul and a groovy rhythm.
Influenced by guitarists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Black Keys or Joe Bonamassa, Colling expresses the “Roots” by the warmth and the generosity of his sound and guitar play.
His creative approach to music as well as the groove and the catchy melodies, make him a reference as a singer-songwriter in the world of Alternative Blues Rock.
HEAVY PETROL
Founded in 2011 by the common desire of five friends to do blues covers, the band quickly ended up composing its own songs. Numerous concerts followed, allowing Heavy Petrol to gain a certain notoriety.
The band’s sound is strongly influenced by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter and Joe Bonamassa.
Today, Heavy Petrol consists of Woody Lunari on vocals and harmonica, Chris Moiny and Steve Richer on guitars, Dan Kries on bass, Konni Troost on drums and Elise Nunes on vocals.
Having accompanied on stage renowned artists such as Brother Dege & the Brotherhood of Blues, Allman Betts Band, Ana Popovic and Junior Mack among others, and having performed on the stages of the “Blues and Jazz Rally” and “Blues Express” festivals, the band had the great honour of representing Luxembourg at the final of the last European Blues Challenge which took place in April 2019 in Ponta Delgada in the Azores.
REMO CAVALLINI
Remo Cavallini’s career began on stage opening for local blues bands at the age of only 14. Since 1999 Remo has worked and played with different bands and artistes.
In January 2009 he became the General Manager of the Blues School in Differdange. Later that year he founded the Remo Cavallini Band and released his first album « Authentic South » followed by his second album “Self Control” in 2014.
His style of music is most definitely rooted in blues, but he often blends in elements of other genres such as rock, jazz and funk.
His guitar-playing is influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Peter Green, Albert Collins and Gary Moore.
SAN-HO-ZAY
San-Ho-Zay, a sensational blues band, their spellbinding music, tinged with deep emotion, will captivate your soul. Prepare to be transported on an unforgettable musical journey. Let yourself be carried away by San-Ho-Zay’s groove with Ewen curreli, Yann Téqui, Gilles Thoma, Dietmar Dumlich and of course René Cavallini, the Blues legend from Differdange!
THE RUSTY CHAIR
In its current formation established in 2017, musicians from various backgrounds gathered around multi-instrumentalist Yannick Weiss (guitar, percussion, harmonica), recognizable by his gravelly voice, to give birth to the band « The Rusty Chair, » which found its niche in the realm of music ranging from acoustic blues to rhythmic and melodious folk.
The group’s unconventional lineup consists of the following musicians:
Frédéric Flausch (accordion)
Romain Schaeck (banjo, mandolin, ukulele, guitar)
Xavier Rogers (acoustic bass)
José Silva (guitar, vocals)
Yannick Weiss (vocals, guitar, percussion, harmonica)
All are passionate musicians, ensuring a warm, sometimes intimate atmosphere ranging from typical melancholic blues to uplifting and festive tunes.
They favor small concert venues, clubs, and blues-rock oriented cafes and bars for their performances.
In 2019, the group released its debut album « Rehearsal Sessions. »
Their repertoire varies between covers of well-known standards such as the legendary « Little Red Rooster » by Willie Dixon and original compositions. Musicians like Tom Waits, Howlin’ Wolf, La Rue Kétanou, and Louis Armstrong have influenced the group.
Improvisation during performances is essential for us, drawing inspiration from the venue and the audience where we perform.
RAMBLIN’ SOUTH
Based in Luxembourg, RAMBLIN’ SOUTH encompasses the rough and warm essence of the South, mostly inspired by Rock, Blues and Jazz.
Established in 2015 some of the bands highlights so far include performances at Blues Express in Differdange, Fête de la Musique Dudelange and Luxembourg, Blues ‘n Jazz Rallye in Luxembourg, CCRD Op der Schmelz, Nancy Web-TV, Rocklab Studio Sessions and regular gigs in local bars and pubs.
In September 2019, Ramblin’ South won the Blues Contest in Luxembourg and qualified to represent the Grand Duchy at the European Blues Challenge held in Malmö, Sweden, in June 2022.
A healthy mix of own compositions and interpretations of existing songs, bundled with exciting boogie beats and Lisa’s wonderful voice, makes a RAMBLIN’ SOUTH concert an unforgettable event.
BO & THE SOX
Thrill and dance to the sound of the best old school blues standards from Chicago and beyond!
Based between Toulouse (France) and Luxembourg, Bo & The Sox have crawled the stages, bars and streets of the Grand-Duchy since 2022 sharing their off-the-grid interpretation of old school blues standards to an always enchanted crowd.
Bo & The Sox are Bo (voice, guitar), David Soul (guitar), Tom (drums) & Slim Gio (bass).
THE HORSE BLINDERS
Wann d’Selma duerch deng Dreem geeschtert, wann s du net weess, ob s du dech fir Hierken oder Mettwurscht entscheede solls a wann s du ee Selfie mam Thierry vann Werveke an der Täsch hues, dann ass alles kloer: The Horse Blinders sinn an der Stad!
De Roger Melcher an de Roland Meyer vun de Winklepickers, de Jacquen Bock vun de Crossroads, de Ronald Mullenders vun Dapple Rose an de Mulles Scholtes vun de Convertibles zerwéieren een erfrëschend sprëtzege Mix de Lux vum Allerfeinsten: knallege Pop, säftege Blues an zolitte Rock op Lëtzebuergesch: witzeg, lëschteg, satiresch a kabarettistesch Texter, aus dem Liewe gegraff, vun der Long op Zong! Wien do net wibbeleg gëtt ass selwer Schold.
The Horse Blinders, fënnef gestanen al wäiss Bouwen, déi wësse wat se maachen an déi wëssen, wéi se hire Publikum zum Lauschteren, zum Laachen an zum Danze kréien. Cheers!
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BMAD
BMAD, aka Boogie Music Against Depression (or Blues Makes A Difference), was established in 2020 amidst the pandemic as a duo, intent on having a good time and shielding themselves from drifting into depression. By 2023, BMAD expanded into a trio, with Christian Ries playing the piano and singing with his gravelly voice, Paulo Simões strumming the guitar, and Rob Schauls commanding the drums.
BMAD delights audiences with a captivating blend of boogie-woogie, blues, and timeless jazz classics, alongside their own compositions. Their distinctive sound bears marked influences from esteemed musicians such as Leroy Carr, Roosevelt Sykes, Blind John Davis, Memphis Slim, Eddie Boyd, Jimmie Bell, Sammy Price, Champion Jack Dupree, Fats Waller, Eroll Garner and Louis Armstrong …
- Christian Ries: stage piano, vocals
- Paulo Simões: guitar
- Rob Schauls: drums
BOTTLENECKS
Let the electrifying energy of the Bottlenecks take you to the moon!
This luxemburg-based Blues-rock band will thrill you for sure!
With Georgiev Angel on harmonica and vocals, Petz Flammang on drums, Daniel Eiffener on guitar and Pascal Cremer on bass, this talented group will take you through a wide range of musical genres, from rhythmic Bluesrock over Mississippi Delta Blues to Boogie.
With their experience and contagious passion, these four musicians guarantee you a nice groove at every performance.
JOHANNA RED
Au fil des années, elle construit son univers inspiré par des artistes tels que Beth Hart, B.B King, Koko Taylor, Freddie Scott, Otis Redding, Eta James, Stevie Ray Vaughan mais aussi Joe Bonamassa, Led Zepplin, AC/DC…
Après plusieurs expériences au sein de différents groupes et afin de pouvoir s’épanouir pleinement et librement dans son univers, elle décide de lancer son propre projet.
Son premier EP « Rise Again » sorti en octobre 2020, marquera le début de l’aventure.
S’en suivront une série de concerts notamment au festival des Rendez Vous de L’Erdre à Nantes.
Son premier album « Stronger Than You Thought » est prévu pour mai 2024. Le premier single de cet album “Catch Me” est sorti le 14 février 2024.
Elle propose actuellement un nouveau set accompagnée par les Black Cats. Ce backing band est formé par des musiciens autant à l’aise en studio que sur scène et ayant notamment travaillé avec des artistes tels que Richie Kotzen, Laura Cox, Marko Balland…
En parallèle, elle est chanteuse au sein du collectif « Rock Legends Experience »(cover interactif Rock 70/80), avec qui elle participe à l’émission de TV « Les Chroniques du Rock » diffusée sur Moselle TV.
MG BLUES BAND
En 1994, Mike et Gabriel animé par le plaisir de se produire sur les scènes blues créent le trio MG blues band. Beaucoup de musiciens de la région ont participé à L’aventure. Plus de 300 concerts à leur actif. Depuis 3 ans la formation d’origine s’est reformée avec Stéphane à la batterie.
Les maitres comme BB King ou JB Lenoir les inspirent, MG interprète une musique dotée d’une âme très personnelle. Ils ont croisé la scène avec des artistes tel que: Calvin Russel, Shémékia Copeland, Big Georges Jackson, Melvin Taylor, Déborah Coleman, Joe louis Walker, Bille Deraime, Little Charlie, Sharrie Williams, Edigio Juke Lingala….
Mike Matuszewski : Chant et basse
Gabriel Chrétien: Guitare
Stéphane Devismes : Batterie
Sans prétention, leur but est de transporter le public dans un univers propre à leur inspiration. Leur technique n’est qu’un moyen d’y parvenir. MG est avant tout un style à découvrir ou redécouvrir.