2024 - Magical vibes, for a difficult but frame-worthy 22nd edition!

The premises were not the best: a Vallemaggia physically wounded by the terrible flood and touched psychologically as well, aware that nothing will be like before. We immediately wanted to give a signal of revival and rebirth of the whole valley and, favored (it seems a nonsense) by the ideal weather and the natives' will to react, we presented an almost complete edition with the people of the Blues (and not only) who understood and filled the squares. The start in Moghegno offered two European evenings, enhanced by concerts by Harlem Lake and The Cinelli Brothers. In Gordevio Selwyn Birchwood, with his “Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues” and with influences ranging from Buddy Guy to Jimi Hendrix, impressed the audience with a very personal guitar style. The 6th edition of the “Magic ROCK Night”, featured a stupendous “Swiss Rock Night” with the crème of the crème made in Suisse: CoreLeoni and China who set the Gordevio field on fire and flames, offering the numerous fans an evening that will remain in the annals of Magic Blues! Avegno showcased three great comebacks and an excellent Swiss band, the Graubünden-based Bluesick, one of the welcome surprises, capable of thrilling the entire audience in attendance, proving to be the ideal springboard for the extraordinary lightning-fast performance of King Kings. The day before excellent set by Joe Colombo with his power trio and Luca Giordano's group, enhanced by Blues prophet Mighty Mo' Rodgers, who, after Birchwood, presented us with another face of modern blues. Closing in Maggia with the boogie of Elias Bernet and another blues legend, Duke Robillard, who delighted the palate of his admirers. A concert for fine palates who can grasp the subtleties of the music offered by the 75-year-old from Rhode Island. A dizzying final evening with two extraordinary groups. The big surprise of this edition Davide Delcò, our own guitarist extraordinaire, and the Band of Friends by the legendary Gerry McAvoy, who joined by Brendan O'Neill on drums and two phenomenal guitarists, Jim Kirkpatrick and Paul Rose sent the audience into raptures! Best concert! There could not have been a better closing for an edition that will be remembered yes for the vicissitudes mentioned in the opening, but also for the great music offered night after night. Special evening with the Vasco Jam to celebrate 40 years of activity with two super guests Claudio “Il Gallo” Golinelli historical bassist of Vasco Rossi and Andrea Braido.

Sponsor e partner. As a reminder, "Vallemaggia Magic Blues" is promoted by the Association of the same name with the support of Organizzazione turistica Lago Maggiore e Valli, the Canton with Swisslos, the Valley`s municipalities and numerous sponsors, who have believed and continue to believe in "The smallest big blues festival in Switzerland." The main sponsor Heineken, the main co-sponsor Raiffeisen, joined by da Hans e Vivian Borter, Polygon, Delea Vini & Distillati, Rapelli SA, Henniez, Azienda Forestale di Cevio, Carrozzeria Paradiso Avegno, Fart, Securitas, Azienda Forestale di Avegno, Elektroplan AG, Caffé Carlito, Securitas, Fart, Fondazione Cultura nel Locarnese, HolAp, Pro Brontallo, e L-Sound. Also supporting the event are Policentro, Società Elettrica Sopracenerina, Responsiva, Vedova Trasporti, Bibite Romerio, Tipografia Bonetti, Freidesign e Ticketcorner. Media partners are laRegione, Radio Ticino, RSI, TicinoBy Night and Day e TicinOnline. To all a big THANK YOU!!!

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