31/03/2024
Inspired by the variety and abundance of music in her parents’ collection, it makes sense that her own music is peppered with hints of it all. Make no mistake; however, Kat Riggins is undeniably a BLUES WOMAN! She travels the world with the sole mission of keeping the blues alive and thriving through her Blues Revival Movement. (source: www.katriggins.com/bio)
Kai Strauss, a German blues singer and guitarist from Osnabrück, transitioned from the Bluecasters in the 90s to a successful solo career around 2010. With seven albums, including "Night Shift" in 2022, he's won numerous German Blues Awards. Strauss is renowned as both a bandleader and a skilled sideman, collaborating with legends like Jimmy Johnson and Lurrie Bell. He tours regularly with The Electric Blues Allstars. (Source: www.curacaoblueseasfestival.com)
Singer and bassist Danielle Nicole, known for her role in Trampled Under Foot with her brothers, earned accolades for her bass skills, including a Blues Music Award. Her solo albums, "Wolf Den" (2015) and "Cry No More" (2018), topped charts and garnered awards, including a Grammy nomination. Her latest album, "The Love You Bleed," was released this year. (Source: www.curacaoblueseasfestival.com)
Damon Fowler, an American electric blues and blues-rock artist from Tampa, Florida, defies genre boundaries with influences ranging from country to R&B. He gained recognition as a talented guitarist in his teens and has since collaborated with major names like Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, and Gregg Allman. Fowler has released ten albums, with his latest being Live At The Palladium in 2023. (Source: www.curacaoblueseasfestival.com)