Barcelona 19-21 October 2018
Blues Dance Festival
Conditions and cancellation policy:
In the event of cancellation by the organisation, the whole amount paid will be refunded.
In the event of cancellation by the pupil:
Up to one month before the event starts: 50% refund
Up to two weeks before the event starts: 25% refund
No refunds will be made after 5th October.
Registrations (in the same role or level) or tickets may be transferred to another person by
sending a mail to bluesdancebarcelona@gmail.com only before 5 October. After this date, no
refund or name change will be accepted.
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Night Program
Friday Night
Chino and the Big Bet
Chino is a classic of Drag the Blues; he has been with us in most of the editions. This time as a trio, they will play Chicago and Texas blues, sometimes deep and serious and sometimes playful. Clear rhythms full of breaks and slides. Nothing is better as a beginning of the festival.
Friday 22.30
Dave Riley + Tota Blues & JLPardo
Our combination of aces. They come straight from the past with their Chicago blues. Dave comes from New Orleans with his European tour, and he joins with two greats from Spain, Tota from Barcelona and JLPardo from Madrid. They have known each other for a long time, and this can only end very well this time they play especially for dancers.
Friday 00.00
Friday 01.30
Carla Sunday Quartet
New band this year, with lots of energy and personality, especially from his singer Carla. When you listen to it, you will notice it. A blues choise and some soul at the end, perfect for lowering the tone of the night until the end. The lights will go down even more, obviously.
Fusion Room
Saturday Night
Dumpy Lobsters
The Dumpy Lobsters are great musicians from Barcelona who play traditional Blue Jazz with a lot of class. In the style of New Orleans, perfect for dancing and especially Ballrooming. They also offer this combination with a dose of humour that comes over well with the dancers on the floor and the spectators who have the pleasure of hearing them.
Saturday 22.30
Saturday 00.00
The Teasers (Tina & Joe)
High quality and elegance. This two interprets select a carefully repertoire for each occasion. The musical styles are from classics of retro and modern styles like blues, soul, jazz, pop, or rock. Without forgetting current themes adapted to the sound and style of their formation.
Saturday 01.30
Solà & Estella
Blues duo, more classic, to end the night after a visit to blues-soul with the last group. Guitar, banjo, dobro and instruments created by themselves. Rhythms faster and clearer to finish with all the energy of the night. Change your dance dynamics, look for the roots and let yourself go with the music. Keep it simple. Dance folk blues.
Sunday Night
Sunday 00.30
Cédric Clerc
Our special guest Cédric was invited as a teacher this year, but as a blues music lover he wants to play very danceable music for us :)
It will be a short exhibition, don't get there late!
Two Roads
Versions that you surely know and you will like to hum while you dance. Close your eyes, it's slow and smooth; just let yourself be carried away with your partner. Two Roads are specialists in creating this magical atmosphere, and we love them whenever they come. Half blues, half fusion; they will be the last band of the ten that have visited the festival. Until next year.
Sunday 01.30