During the month of October, takes place the VIII Alicante International Blues Festival, organized by the Alicante Blues Society (Sociedad de Blues de Alicante), a non-profit cultural association operating at the provincial level. As in previous editions, it features activities at the Teatro Principal de Alicante, the Aula de Cultura de la Fundación Mediterráneo, and Las Cigarreras.

It kicks off on Friday, October 2nd at 8:00 pm at the Aula de Cultura de la Fundación Mediterráneo with a performance by “Wax & Boogie“. This band comes  from Barcelona and is led by singer Ster Wax and pianist David Giorceli. In recent years, they have become one of the most highly valued acts on the blues, rhythm and blues, and boogie scene. They are currently presenting their 5th album, titled “Make up Your Mind”, which was recorded at “Jump Start” Studios in Paris.

Additionally, at the Las Cigarreras Cultural Center, outdoor concerts with free admission and bar service will be held on both Friday and Saturday.

On Friday, October 16th, the band from Granada, “El Oso y sus Sabandijas“, will perform starting at 7:00 PM. Led by El Oso de Benalúa, its members have played in venues and festivals across Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany. Their repertoire spans from Bo Diddley to Little Walter, Bobby Blue Bland, Otis Rush, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Lowell Fulson, Howlin’ Wolf, Earl Hooker, and J.B. Lenoir.

For Saturday, October 17th around 5:30 PM, the audience will  enjoy a performance by the Valencian band “Los Fabulosos Blueshakers“. Formed in 2007, their repertoire ranges from Chicago blues and jump blues to Texas blues in its most cheerful and dynamic style. They were the winners of the VII Blues Contest organized by the Barcelona Blues Society.

Following them, at around 8:00 PM, “Jimmy Barnatán & The Cocooners” from Cantabria will take the stage. They are a Blues & Soul Rock band with 5 albums to their credit and several hundred concerts under their belt at the most significant festivals of the genre, as well as in England and New York. Led by singer, actor, and writer Jimmy Barnatán, they have established themselves as one of the most relevant blues lineups on the current scene.

The festival will close on Thursday, October 29th at the Teatro Principal de Alicante at 8:00 PM.
For this edition of the Alicante Blues Festival, “A Meeting with the Blues” presents the Chicago artist “Sheryl Youngblood“—a powerful singer, drummer, songwriter, bandleader, and Blues, Gospel, and Soul artist who is a regular on the Chicago blues scene. A Gospel Grammy Award winner, recipient of the Blues Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and a member of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, she will be backed by an international band with an extensive track record.

The Festival organization wishes to express its gratitude for the support received from the Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, the Teatro Principal, and La Fundación Mediterráneo.

More information at http://www.bluesalicante.com and https://festivalbluesalicante.es/

TICKET SALES at the following links:
Teatro Principal: https://tprincipal.janto.es/espectaculo/sheryl-youngblood/SHERYL26
Fundación Mediterráneo: https://fundacionmediterraneo.es/actividades/musica/wax-and-boogie/