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Results of Blues Aperitiv 2023

Published by Comments Off on Results of Blues Aperitiv 2023 <p>The 24th edition of the Blues Aperitiv talent contest was successfully held on 15 April 2023 in the large hall of the House of Culture in Šumperk.</p>

Seven talented bands from Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will play in the finals of the Blues Aperitiv competition on 15 April in Šumperk

Published by Comments Off on Seven talented bands from Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will play in the finals of the Blues Aperitiv competition on 15 April in Šumperk <p>Seven talented bands have been selected by an expert jury for the final of the Blues Aperitiv competition, which will take place on 15 April at the House of Culture in Šumperk. The bands Amiya (Poland), Back To Roots (Czech Republic), Cold Licks (Czech Republic), Dark Leaves (Poland), Her Memories (Slovakia), Kiero Grande (Slovakia) and Readymade Backsliders (Czech Republic) will perform live.</p>

Alvin Youngblood Hart and Marquise Knox’s Chicago Blues Festival to perform at Blues Alive

Published by Comments Off on Alvin Youngblood Hart and Marquise Knox’s Chicago Blues Festival to perform at Blues Alive <p>We have added the names of five more stars who will perform at Blues Alive on November 16-18, 2023. Again this year, festival-goers can expect a diverse mix of the best of what can be heard on the world blues scene today. Last year's successfully established second stage under the name Jam Stage will be elevated to a full festival stage, where international stars will also play.</p>

Announcing the next edition of the Blues Aperitiv competition for new talents

Published by Comments Off on Announcing the next edition of the Blues Aperitiv competition for new talents <p>The 24th edition of the Blues Aperitiv competition is intended for blues and blues-based talents regardless of their country of origin. The main attraction for the winners is the opportunity to perform at the Blues Alive Festival, which takes place November 16-18, 2023.</p>

The 26th edition of Blues Alive is over, tickets for 2023 are on sale now

Published by Comments Off on The 26th edition of Blues Alive is over, tickets for 2023 are on sale now <p>This year's edition brought several successful innovations, but most importantly, once again, a large portion of great blues. We are already announcing the names of the first five performers and opening pre-sale tickets for the 27th edition of Blues Alive, which will take place on November 16-18, 2023.</p>

Blues Alive festival begins in Šumperk

Published by Comments Off on Blues Alive festival begins in Šumperk <p>In total, nearly forty music acts will perform at the House of Culture and other venues in Šumperk this year. We also offer a second festival stage called Jam Stage. Concerts will be complemented by a painting exhibition, jam sessions, listening programs, a masterclass by Jontavious Willis and a film screening. The big news is the opening of a permanent exhibition of the Blues Alive Hall of Fame. The festival is sold out, only tickets for the accompanying events are available.</p>

This year’s festival edition includes legends Anthony Geraci and Popa Chubby, Ana Popović and a tribute to singer Etta James

Published by Comments Off on This year’s festival edition includes legends Anthony Geraci and Popa Chubby, Ana Popović and a tribute to singer Etta James <p>In total, over 35 local and international performers will perform during three days in the House of Culture which this year for the first time will also offer a second festival stage, and at other venues around Šumperk. The concerts will be accompanied by a photography exhibition, jam sessions, listening sessions, masterclasses and film screenings.</p>

The lineup of this year’s Blues Alive is complete

Published by Comments Off on The lineup of this year’s Blues Alive is complete <p>The American singer Sugaray Rayford cancelled part of his European tour (which was to include a performance at Blues Alive), but the good news is that we managed to get not only a star of comparable size, but also one of the great legends of the contemporary blues scene: pianist and singer Anthony Geraci with his band The Boston All-Stars.</p>

This year’s Blues Alive will feature Sugaray Rayford, Carolyn Wonderland and Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

Published by Comments Off on This year’s Blues Alive will feature Sugaray Rayford, Carolyn Wonderland and Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio <p>Joining the previously announced names on the 26th Blues Alive program are one of today's greatest soulblues singers Sugaray Rayford, brilliant guitarist and acclaimed songwriter Carolyn Wonderland, and world-renowned Hammond organist Delvon Lamarr and his trio.</p>