Born in 1963, Bat Battiston is a guitarist, singer and harmonica player, but above all, an authentic bluesman. Robert Johnson, Elmore James and John Lee Hooker inspire him in his acoustic performances. When he picks up the electric guitar, however, it is the three kings of the blues - Freddie, B.B. and Albert King - who shape his artistic vision, leading him to form several bands over the years. From the 'Kids' of the early 1990s to the 'Flagstones' and the 'Blues Fellas.' A pivotal moment in his musical journey was his trips to the heart of Mississippi, where he met one of his greatest inspirations, R.L. Burnside. He does not remember every concert, but over the years, he has performed on countless stages, from venues in Switzerland and northern Italy to renowned blues festivals (including the Charleston Blues Festival in the United States). In 2010, he met bassist Federico Albertoni, resulting in an intense artistic collaboration. On the Magic Blues stage, Bat will be joined by Albertoni and all the musicians of his band ‘Freddie & the Cannonballs.' The band, winners of the Swiss Blues Challenge 2021, has been nominated twice at the Swiss Blues Awards and reached the semifinals at  the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Making the event even more special will be the participation of guitarist and vocalist Marcel “Jimi” Aeby (More Experience), who will help transform this evening into what some have already called a “Ticino Blues Summit”.

Iris Moné is a singer-songwriter from Ticino who, with her captivating energy, is taking her music around the world. Live, her rich voice and music manage to engage and entertain while also deeply touching listeners' hearts, sharing with the audience the life experiences behind her songs. Downloaded in sixty countries on five continents, her modern soul tracks blend the sophistication of Sade with the energy of Bruno Mars, ranging from emotional ballads to songs that invite the audience to dance. She has graced the stages of major festivals and historic venues both in Switzerland (Montreux, Moods, Mühle Hunziken, Atlantis) and abroad (Leverkusener Jazztage, The Bitter End NY, Belly Up in California and Swiss Embassy in Washington). After some experience in bands from Ticino (Wanted Witches, Wave Flow) and Switzerland (Little Venus, Swiss Miss), in 2006 she was crowned “Queen of the Festival” following her participation in Blues to Bop in Lugano, where she stood out among internationally renowned artists. Later (2013) she was a finalist in the first edition of The Voice of Switzerland, and her single The Lie earned her national recognition. For the past ten years, Iris Moné has been living in Southern California, where she is increasingly in demand. She continues to release new singles, warmly received by both critics and audiences. She has taken her music on a minitour through Costa Rica, Panama, and El Salvador. Previously (2016 and 2017) she had the honor of performing the U.S. national anthem at the San Diego baseball stadium, broadcast live on television.