Concert: Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks

In Avegno for the first evening, two bands of the highest calibre. Krissy Matthew has earned a reputation as one of the most unique guitarists the 21st century has ever seen and has acquired a wealth of experience that most musicians can only dream of. He has released several records, performing at clubs and festivals all over the world! Krissy and her band have shared the stage with big names such as Toto, Gregg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani, Beth Hart, Jimmie Vaughan and Los Lobos. Krissy arrives with his trio, whom we are curious to hear again at Magic Blues, after their brilliant performance a few years ago in Caslano.

Next up is guitarist and singer-songwriter Chris Bergson who is described as ‘New York's soulful blues street poet’ (Mojo) and ‘one of the most inventive in modern blues music’ (All Music Guide). His Chris Bergson Band is ‘one of today's most talented ensembles... from blazing Rock to Funk, Soul to Delta Blues and everything in between’ (Magazine). At Magic Blues he will be accompanied by Ellis Hooks who has performed with Stax legends such as Steve Cropper and Little Milton and is considered by critics to be the true continuer of the celebrated Southern traditions of Soul, Blues and Gospel. Given the powerful nature of his recordings and his historic concert intensity, Hooks may well be the artist who brings these historic traditions into the 21st century. Certainly a world-class duo in Avegno.