Blues to Bop Lugano is back!
Blues to Bop 2022
25 August to 28 August 2022
Blues to Bop finally returns to Lugano with an outstanding programme and international guests. A line-up that will give ample space to American roots music, interpreted by well-known musicians and some of the most interesting youngsters on the blues scene. On Saturday 27 August, Blues to Bop will host a special evening of Estival Jazz.
The 32nd edition of Switzerland's longest-running blues festival will celebrate the history of blues music with three days of free concerts and insights. The 10 international guests will take turns on "three stages" in the city's squares (Piazza della Riforma, Piazza San Rocco and Piazza Cioccaro), performing in all registers of the genre.
Line-up:
• Bobby Rush Band (USA)
• King Solomon Hicks (USA)
• Toni Green with Groove City Band (USA)
• Vasti Jackson and the Mississipi Trinity (USA)
• Nikki D &The Sisters of Thunder (USA)
• Nikki Hill (USA)
• Lilly Martin (CH)
• Marco Marchi & The Mojo Workers (CH)
• Roberto Testini & The Blues Swingers (ITA)
• Egidio “Juke” Ingala & The Jacknives (ITA)
Blues to Bop is an event organised by the Divisione Eventi e Congressi of the City of Lugano, in collaboration with Banca Stato and AIL. Media partner RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera. Free entry.
