Vaiva’s Blues Band is a Lithuanian blues band which is an interesting mix: a tremendous multi-decade experience of Lithuanian blues veterans intertwined with a fresh, young voice of Vaiva (who is a blues dancer herself). The sound of this band fills the stage with energy, emotions and invites you to immerse yourself in memories that you may not have experienced yet. Having performed at 5 Bluesila festivals and other dance (and not only) events locally and abroad, Vaiva’s Blues has become an inseparable part of the Lithuanian blues dance community. Every concert for them is like a celebration, as they believe that feeling the shared pulse of blues with the audience is the best gift that a blues musician can get.
Vaiva Gudaitytė – voc, ukulele
Aleksandr Belkin – voc, perc, harp
Arvydas Meška – keys
Andrius Afinogenovas – bass
Jessie and The Kings
Woven from a truly global band of musicians from Australia, Italy, Spain, Serbia and Germany, Jessie and the Kings blend the ache of the blues, the groove of soul and the heartbeat of roots music into the 21st century.
The band is fronted by the captivating Jessie Gordon, known for her shapeshifting voice capable of switching between sultry jazz and wailing blues. Jessie brings a magnetic presence to the stage and the skill of a seasoned bandleader, songwriter and storyteller.
The band features iconic bluesman Stef Rosen from Berlin on guitar and vocals, a true craftsman with his deep knowledge of traditional blues, he showcases incredible dexterity on the guitar and heartbreaking vulnerability in his song writing. Stef’s performances are a masterclass in simplicity and clarity.
Joining them from Australia is Mark Turner, also on guitar and vocals. Mark is a firecracker with energy to burn, talent flowing seamlessly from his fingers, harmonies and joy flowing effortlessly in his vocal stylings.
From Serbia, Marko Jovanovic brings his musical mastery in the form of a perfectly phrased harmonica. Marko has a delicacy and subtlety that is rarely found in the world of blues harp. His choices are timed and tuned with such precision, and yet his most profound skill is his ability to play from his heart.
The band is held together by Paolo Furio Marasso and Lorenzo Bergamino on bass and drums, providing the backbone, the heart and the soul of this musical extravaganza. These two have known each other for decades and it shows in their impeccable groove, their immediate rapport, their incomparable feel.
This band is all-star talent, bringing you world-class entertainment, one blues song at a time.
Special Delivery Duo
Special Delivery Duo – George Trubnikov (trumpet, vocals) and Pavel Arakelyan (piano) – play blues the way dancers love it: alive, breathing, and full of groove. Their duo lives somewhere between classic blues, jazzy swing, and soulful grit. You’ll hear upbeat shuffles, slow blues you can melt into, playful musical conversations, and just the right amount of space to move and connect. They love mixing familiar blues and soul classics with lesser-known gems that surprise you in the best way. This is music with a heartbeat – clear rhythm, strong feel, and an atmosphere that invites you straight onto the floor.
Belkin-Sochin’ Duo is part of the well-known Lithuanian and foreign blues, country and rock’n’roll group “THE ROAD BAND”. The duo has more than 30 years of blues experience and has participated in many Lithuanian and European blues and country festivals, such as Suwalki Blues Festival (PL), Mragowo Country (PL), Blues Nights (LT), Visagino Country Festival (LT) and many others. The duo plays blues standards and original blues compositions, as both members of this duo are songwriters as well.
Aleksandr Belkin – vocals, guitars, harp, songwriter.
Olegas Sochinas – guitars, songwriter.
