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Graz Blues Stage Vol. 9
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Orpheumgasse 8, 8020 Graz
GRAZER BLUESTAGE 2026
FR. 23.01. GIUDI e QUANI
JOAKIM TINDERHOLT (NOR)
ITSA. 24.01. MARCO PANDOLFI (IT)
"SIR" OLIVER MALLY GROUP (AUT/D)
FR. 23.01. 20:00
GIUDI e QUANI (IT) - "Two Piece Blues-Rock Band"
Giudi e Quani, a power duo from Verona, Italy, offers a unique and bold mix of rock-blues, punk, and soul. The band was founded in 2016 by drummer and vocalist Giuditta Cestari and guitarist and backing vocalist Francesco Quanilli. On stage, they unleash a positive energy tornado that emanates from rock-blues and leads the audience through a concentrate of aggressive sounds with punk elements and surprising soul nuances. From the very beginning, they captivated audiences with their raw power and embarked on an endless series of concerts in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and the UK. They have played at major festivals like I-Days and Pistoia Blues and opened for artists such as Wolfmother and Ana Popovic. In 2019, they released their first album "GIUDI E QUANI," and 2024 is the year of "OUT OF MY WAY," led by the single "FOOL YOURSELF." 2024 and 2025 are important years for the duo, as they will spend both years touring and performing at major festivals and clubs in Italy (Morborock, Vitignanostock, Jazzinsieme, Blues In Villa, among others), Switzerland (Honky Tonk Festival), and the Basque Country. Giudi e Quani is a concert and a band that people will talk about for weeks after seeing them.
LINE-UP
Giuditta Cestari - Drums & Voice
Francesco Quanilli - Guitar & Voice
FR. 23.01. - 21:30
JOAKIM TINDERHOLT (NOR) - Blues & R’n’B
Joakim Tinderholt began his professional career as a blues singer and guitarist just over twenty years ago at the Muddy Waters Blues Club in Oslo, Norway. He then formed a band with experienced musicians to play in clubs and at festivals across Scandinavia. His debut album "You Gotta Do More" (2014) received international acclaim and led to numerous performances in Central and Southern Europe. The following two releases, "Hold On" (2017) and "Deadlines" (2023), were popular with fans and critics alike, solidifying Tinderholt's reputation as a mainstay in the European rhythm & blues and rock’n’roll scene. Since 2017, Joakim has returned to Italy almost every year, accompanied by the solid rhythm section of Lucky (The Goodfellas, King Lion and the Braves, Ray Gelato, Kid Ramos...) and Vincenzo (Leroy Emmanuel, L.A. Jones, Jeremy Spencer...). A spectacular jump blues concert that will get you moving with your hands, feet, and more! All three albums have been nominated for the Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen).
PRESS:
"You Gotta Do More" was nominated for American Blues Blast Awards for best new artist. "Deadlines" for best soul blues.
"Joakim Tinderholt captures lightning in a bottle every time he steps into a recording studio" - Blues Blast Magazine
"Tinderholt generates precisely the sort of good-time voltage that keeps vintage blues and R&B sounds relevant in the here-and-now" - Roots Music Report
LINE-UP
Joakim Tinderholt / Voice and Guitar
Mr. Lucky Luciano / Bass
Vincenzo Barattin / Drums
SA. 24.01. 20:00
MARCO PANDOLFI (IT) - Roots Music/Blues
Marco Pandolfi, an Italian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, was once primarily known for his blues harmonica playing. Today, he offers unique live performances where traditional blues meets folk songwriting. He sings while playing guitar and harmonica simultaneously. With over thirty years of experience in the music scene, he performs in clubs and at festivals across Europe and the USA. He has collaborated with renowned musicians such as Richard Ray Farrell, Paul Oscher, Bob Margolin, and Greg Izor. His latest albums consist solely of original compositions, and his music is played on the radio worldwide.
PRESS:
"You gotta love the Blues to play the Blues. Marco Pandolfi is deep in love with the Blues - you can tell that by the way he plays. He’s great now and he’s keeping the Blues alive. That is the REAL BLUES" - PAUL OSCHER - Muddy Waters Band and Multiple Blues Music Award Winner
LINE-UP
Marco Pandolfi / guitar, harp, vocals
SA. 24.01. 21:30
"SIR" OLIVER MALLY GROUP & PETER SCHNEIDER feat. FRANZ KREIMER
For over four decades, Oliver Mally has been regarded as one of Austria's most prominent blues musicians. With his distinctive voice, intense stage presence, and uncompromisingly honest songwriting, he has made a name for himself far beyond the borders of the country. The "SIR" Oliver Mally Group, founded in 2020, is a perfect outlet for his musical aspirations. The fusion of traditional blues elements with singer/songwriter elements and more modern sounds, personal lyrics, and an urgent groove. Their debut album "Tryin’ to Get By" (2021) was critically acclaimed and nominated for the German Record Critics' Award. The band's repertoire ranges from captivating blues numbers to poetically melancholic ballads. Always at the center: Mally's unadulterated storytelling and the dynamics of a well-rehearsed formation that not only plays the blues but lives it. Since 2023, the band has been expanded by Munich guitar master Peter Schneider, who provides the perfect counterpoint to Mally. On this evening, keyboard maestro Franz Kreimer will also join as a special guest. Kreimer has earned his credibility over many years through enormous versatility in various formations (EAV, Ausseer Hardbradler, Scurdia, etc.). The band will present entirely new songs and prove that blues is by no means a genre of the past, but a timeless language that touches, moves, and transcends boundaries.
PRESS:
"He has a distinctive voice and an admirable approach to the blues. There are shades of John Lee Hooker on the latter, but Oliver doesn’t copy! An impressive performance. Do try to check it out." - Victor Ian Leyland - BLUES IN THE SOUTH (UK)
"Shake Up The World - Live by the 'Sir' Oliver Mally Group is a Blues & More festival that flows seamlessly. It embodies passion, lightness, temperament, and verve in terms of blues." - BLUES NEWS (D)
LINE-UP:
Oliver Mally: guitars, vocals
Peter Schneider: guitars, harp
Peter Lenz: drums
Franz Kreimer: Wurlitzer, Moog, accordion
CURRENT ALBUM: SHAKE UP THE WORLD - LIVE
LINE-UP
Oliver Mally / guitars, vocals
Peter Schneider / guitars, harp
Franz Kreimer / Wurlitzer & Moog
Peter Lenz / drums
FR. 23.01. GIUDI e QUANI
JOAKIM TINDERHOLT (NOR)
ITSA. 24.01. MARCO PANDOLFI (IT)
"SIR" OLIVER MALLY GROUP (AUT/D)
FR. 23.01. 20:00
GIUDI e QUANI (IT) - "Two Piece Blues-Rock Band"
Giudi e Quani, a power duo from Verona, Italy, offers a unique and bold mix of rock-blues, punk, and soul. The band was founded in 2016 by drummer and vocalist Giuditta Cestari and guitarist and backing vocalist Francesco Quanilli. On stage, they unleash a positive energy tornado that emanates from rock-blues and leads the audience through a concentrate of aggressive sounds with punk elements and surprising soul nuances. From the very beginning, they captivated audiences with their raw power and embarked on an endless series of concerts in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and the UK. They have played at major festivals like I-Days and Pistoia Blues and opened for artists such as Wolfmother and Ana Popovic. In 2019, they released their first album "GIUDI E QUANI," and 2024 is the year of "OUT OF MY WAY," led by the single "FOOL YOURSELF." 2024 and 2025 are important years for the duo, as they will spend both years touring and performing at major festivals and clubs in Italy (Morborock, Vitignanostock, Jazzinsieme, Blues In Villa, among others), Switzerland (Honky Tonk Festival), and the Basque Country. Giudi e Quani is a concert and a band that people will talk about for weeks after seeing them.
LINE-UP
Giuditta Cestari - Drums & Voice
Francesco Quanilli - Guitar & Voice
FR. 23.01. - 21:30
JOAKIM TINDERHOLT (NOR) - Blues & R’n’B
Joakim Tinderholt began his professional career as a blues singer and guitarist just over twenty years ago at the Muddy Waters Blues Club in Oslo, Norway. He then formed a band with experienced musicians to play in clubs and at festivals across Scandinavia. His debut album "You Gotta Do More" (2014) received international acclaim and led to numerous performances in Central and Southern Europe. The following two releases, "Hold On" (2017) and "Deadlines" (2023), were popular with fans and critics alike, solidifying Tinderholt's reputation as a mainstay in the European rhythm & blues and rock’n’roll scene. Since 2017, Joakim has returned to Italy almost every year, accompanied by the solid rhythm section of Lucky (The Goodfellas, King Lion and the Braves, Ray Gelato, Kid Ramos...) and Vincenzo (Leroy Emmanuel, L.A. Jones, Jeremy Spencer...). A spectacular jump blues concert that will get you moving with your hands, feet, and more! All three albums have been nominated for the Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen).
PRESS:
"You Gotta Do More" was nominated for American Blues Blast Awards for best new artist. "Deadlines" for best soul blues.
"Joakim Tinderholt captures lightning in a bottle every time he steps into a recording studio" - Blues Blast Magazine
"Tinderholt generates precisely the sort of good-time voltage that keeps vintage blues and R&B sounds relevant in the here-and-now" - Roots Music Report
LINE-UP
Joakim Tinderholt / Voice and Guitar
Mr. Lucky Luciano / Bass
Vincenzo Barattin / Drums
SA. 24.01. 20:00
MARCO PANDOLFI (IT) - Roots Music/Blues
Marco Pandolfi, an Italian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, was once primarily known for his blues harmonica playing. Today, he offers unique live performances where traditional blues meets folk songwriting. He sings while playing guitar and harmonica simultaneously. With over thirty years of experience in the music scene, he performs in clubs and at festivals across Europe and the USA. He has collaborated with renowned musicians such as Richard Ray Farrell, Paul Oscher, Bob Margolin, and Greg Izor. His latest albums consist solely of original compositions, and his music is played on the radio worldwide.
PRESS:
"You gotta love the Blues to play the Blues. Marco Pandolfi is deep in love with the Blues - you can tell that by the way he plays. He’s great now and he’s keeping the Blues alive. That is the REAL BLUES" - PAUL OSCHER - Muddy Waters Band and Multiple Blues Music Award Winner
LINE-UP
Marco Pandolfi / guitar, harp, vocals
SA. 24.01. 21:30
"SIR" OLIVER MALLY GROUP & PETER SCHNEIDER feat. FRANZ KREIMER
For over four decades, Oliver Mally has been regarded as one of Austria's most prominent blues musicians. With his distinctive voice, intense stage presence, and uncompromisingly honest songwriting, he has made a name for himself far beyond the borders of the country. The "SIR" Oliver Mally Group, founded in 2020, is a perfect outlet for his musical aspirations. The fusion of traditional blues elements with singer/songwriter elements and more modern sounds, personal lyrics, and an urgent groove. Their debut album "Tryin’ to Get By" (2021) was critically acclaimed and nominated for the German Record Critics' Award. The band's repertoire ranges from captivating blues numbers to poetically melancholic ballads. Always at the center: Mally's unadulterated storytelling and the dynamics of a well-rehearsed formation that not only plays the blues but lives it. Since 2023, the band has been expanded by Munich guitar master Peter Schneider, who provides the perfect counterpoint to Mally. On this evening, keyboard maestro Franz Kreimer will also join as a special guest. Kreimer has earned his credibility over many years through enormous versatility in various formations (EAV, Ausseer Hardbradler, Scurdia, etc.). The band will present entirely new songs and prove that blues is by no means a genre of the past, but a timeless language that touches, moves, and transcends boundaries.
PRESS:
"He has a distinctive voice and an admirable approach to the blues. There are shades of John Lee Hooker on the latter, but Oliver doesn’t copy! An impressive performance. Do try to check it out." - Victor Ian Leyland - BLUES IN THE SOUTH (UK)
"Shake Up The World - Live by the 'Sir' Oliver Mally Group is a Blues & More festival that flows seamlessly. It embodies passion, lightness, temperament, and verve in terms of blues." - BLUES NEWS (D)
LINE-UP:
Oliver Mally: guitars, vocals
Peter Schneider: guitars, harp
Peter Lenz: drums
Franz Kreimer: Wurlitzer, Moog, accordion
CURRENT ALBUM: SHAKE UP THE WORLD - LIVE
LINE-UP
Oliver Mally / guitars, vocals
Peter Schneider / guitars, harp
Franz Kreimer / Wurlitzer & Moog
Peter Lenz / drums
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