The Treves Blues Band, Italy’s premier blues band, returns with great pleasure for its 50th anniversary tour, accompanied on this special occasion by a true global blues icon: Lou Marini of the Blues Brothers. Fabio Treves' journey began back in 1974, when he set out to bring blues to the forefront and introduce its history and masters to a wider audience, during an era dominated by singer-songwriters and progressive rock. It was an incredible success, fueled by his relentless touring across the country. There is hardly a club that has not welcomed the Puma of Lambrate to its stage! The list of musicians who have performed live or recorded with the “maestro” is endless. He has also had the honor of sharing the stage with legendary artists, including the iconic Frank Zappa (Milan and Genoa, 1988). Today, from the height of his endless experience, he remains a key figure in the blues scene and valuable mentor for young musicians eager to explore the genre. Lou Marini, who shares a connection with Frank Zappa (Zappa in New York, 1976), is often referred to as an “unsung jazz hero.” A masterful multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, educator, and producer, he has built a remarkable career as a sought-after sideman in top-tier musical groups. Any renowned jazz musician in New York will tell you that he is “one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.” Based in New York, Marini is celebrated for his chameleon-like ability to craft and perform inventive ideas across jazz, rock, blues, and classical music. He is truly one of the most prolific luminaries in the industry, demonstrating unwavering dedication to his craft. Throughout his career, Marini has been a key member of several prestigious musical groups, including the Woody Herman Orchestra, Doc Severinsen, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Band, Levon Helm & the RCO All-Stars, Dr. John, the Saturday Night Live (SNL) Band, The Blues Brothers, Maureen McGovern, the Lew Soloff Quintet, Blue Beck with Joe Beck, Eric Clapton, Red House, and the Magic City Jazz Orchestra. An unforgettable evening awaits in Maggia—an event not to be missed!

Andy Egert is a regular presence on the Swiss blues scene and has always been a guarantee for refined blues in the style of Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Alvin Lee, Peter Green and Johnny Winter, as well as acoustic blues in the vein of Robert Johnson. Andy Egert blends all this with his deeply personal and heartfelt connection to the devil's music. Active for over 30 years, his constant live presence in Switzerland, along with tours and performances across numerous European countries and the United States, has earned the former street musician recognition on the international scene. With over a hundred concerts a year, he is Switzerland's most active blues musician. His annual tours with legendary Chicago bass player Bob Stroger (who performed at the Vallemaggia Magic Blues back in 2004), as well as with former Canned Heat frontmen Robert Lucas (RIP) and Dallas Hodge have also become legendary! Throughout his career, he has opened for Johnny Winter, Stan Webb's Chicken Shack, Steve Marriott, Bernard Allison, Joe Bonamassa, Dr Feelgood, Canned Heat, Charlie Musselwhite, Sugar Blue, Louisiana Red, John Lee Hooker Jr and many more. Stylistically versatile, the Andy Egert Blues Band navigates with ease and mastery through powerful Chicago blues, blues-rock, power boogie, as well as acoustic blues and funk blues. In 2010 he was honored with the prestigious 'Swiss Blues Award' at the Basel Blues Festival!