Blues Caravan 2026 - Laura Chavez | Matthew Curry | Elise Frank

At Ruf Records, one milestone follows another: Just recently, the internationally renowned blues/rock label celebrated its 30th anniversary in grand style, and now its popular live revue, Blues Caravan, is up next. In 2026, the show will embark on its world tour for the 20th time. The list of artists who have made significant career leaps through the Blues Caravan is as long as it is impressive. This includes, among others, Ana Popovic, Samantha Fish, Aynsley Lister, and Joanne Shaw Taylor – to name just a few. The three headliners of the anniversary edition, who will now follow in their footsteps, embody an exciting mix of experience, great emotion, and youthful freshness. Laura Chavez, hailing from California, is certainly the most well-known among them. The gifted guitarist was the driving force in singer Candye Kane's band for many years (Blues Caravan 2005 & 2008) and has played countless concerts alongside Nikki Hill, Vanessa Collier, and rock 'n' roll legend Mitch Ryder. Matthew Curry is a true insider tip for those familiar with the blues and rock scene. The newcomer in the group is the French artist Elise Frank. As the frontwoman of the formation FRANK, founded in 2021, she has already performed at renowned music festivals such as the Cognac Blues Passions Festival and the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival. Her performances in the upcoming Caravan tour are highly anticipated.