17 July 2025 – 21:00 / Giumaglio
From Holland the quintessential European jam band and from Belgium the world-acclaimed Blues-Rock for the “7th European Blues Night!”
For the past 7 years our festival has been giving space to European blues by inviting every year the winning band of the last “Swiss Blues Challenge” and two other national winners. This year, since on Friday, July 18 right in Giumaglio, the Swiss Blues Challenge Final will be held, with the last two Swiss winners as guests the evening dedicated to European Blues will see 2 bands on stage. The Dutch Leif de Leeuw Band, finalists at the European Blues Challenge in 2015, will open the evening; they are the ultimate European jam band! Leif has been voted best blues rock guitarist in the Benelux six times in a row, and Sem Jansen is the winner of the TV show “Hit the Road.” For fans of the “legendary” Allman Brothers Band, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Little Feat, Warren Haynes and his Gov't Mule, not to mention the Clapton of Derek & the Dominos an absolute must-see concert.
Next up from Belgium The Bluesbones, finalists at the European Blues Challenge in 2017, are a globally acclaimed blues-rock band that has been igniting the music scene since their debut in 2011. Their unique sound has captivated audiences around the world, earning them wide recognition and praise. With each new release, they push the boundaries of the genre and reinvent themselves, solidifying their status as pioneers of the blues-rock scene. A concert not to be missed! It will undoubtedly be a great evening of blues “made in Europe”!
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The Bluesbones
B

Finalists at the European Blues Challenge in 2017, BluesBones are a Belgian blues-rock band acclaimed worldwide, setting the music scene ablaze since their debut in 2011. Their unique sound, blending blues with elements of rock, soul and funk, has captivated audiences around the world, earning them widespread recognition and praise. Their latest album, Unchained, released in April 2023, quickly climbed the blues charts, reaching No. 1 in the IBBA Blues Charts Top 40 UK and No. 3 in the Blues/Rock Charts Top 50 USA. With three No. 1 hits in the IBBA Blues Charts Top 40 UK and numerous victories in national and international competitions, BluesBones have cemented their reputation as one of the most dynamic and innovative blues-rock bands. Their music comes alive with an unstoppable and unmistakable groove that is pulsating and vibrant. Renowned for their ability to consistently deliver top-notch music and electrifying live performances, the BluesBones have amassed a devoted following and earned critical acclaim on every continent. With each new release, they push the boundaries of the genre and reinvent themselves, solidifying their status as pioneers of the blues-rock scene. As one of the top bands on the European continent, they continue to evolve and compete with the most established names on the world blues scene. A concert not to be missed!
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Leif de Leeuw Band
NL

A finalist in the European Blues Challenge in 2015, the Leif de Leeuw Band is the ultimate European jam band! Leif has been voted best blues rock guitarist in the Benelux six times in a row, and Sem Jansen is the winner of the TV show “Hit the Road.” The six band members deliver a show full of fiery guitar solos, with two dueling drummers, ripping Hammond sounds, where improvisation is paramount in songs with a strong narrative. The band has built a solid international reputation over a decade of touring throughout Europe, America and China. After playing an Allman Brothers Band tribute tour in the Netherlands and Europe in 2018 and 2019, the band's “new” direction became evident. A lineup with two drummers, Hammond, bass, two electric guitars, and, in addition, Sem's beautiful raw vocals always refers back to Southern Rock. In fact, there is room for improvisation in every song, which makes sure that no two performances by the band are the same. The sound is an excellent blend of rock, blues, Americana, country and Southern rock with heartfelt lyrics; in short, it has a nice 1970s feel. For fans of the “legendary” Allman Brothers Band, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Little Feat, Warren Haynes and his Gov't Mule, not to mention the Clapton of Derek & the Dominos, an absolute must-see concert.
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