This morning at Hungary’s one-and-only Rock Museum press conference was held regarding to the forthcoming programs of the 32 Gastroblues Festival – Paks 2024. Were announced by Ádám Gárdai – Gastroblues Festival main organizer, János Süli – patron, Dr. Antal Kovács – Paks Nuclear Power Plant communications director. Invited guests: representatives of Visk and Galánta, as well as performers to be heard at the festivals. Also an exhibition was introduced by Béla Tamás Tóth (Tűzkerék xT). On the spot received a sample in tasting the wine selections which will quench the thirst for the visitors at Gastroblues Festival e.g. courtesy of the Anda, Eszterbauer, Légli, and Takler wineries.
From the Hungarian classics rock guys the public can hear fifty concerts on five stages. The star performers are Omega Testamentum – which preserves the legacy of the legendary band Omega under the leadership of drummer Ferenc Debreczeni, will play at the ASE Sports Hall – 5th of July. The Ismerős Arcok 25 years old this year, and Gyula Bill Deák, 75, and his band will perform on the 7th of July at the ASE Sporttelep. The Szebényi-Gottárd duo, i.e. the Blues MD, will give a concert with Iván Vitáris and Ganxsta Zolee. Tornoczky All Access will perform in front of the audience; Led by Károly Németh, supplemented by Luca Kézdy and János Závodi, the Mini ensemble; and at the church concerts. Club concerts from Monday to Sunday. Several formations from neighboring boarder present themselves, such as the Pál Balázs Jenő Band from Rozsnyo and the Brothers Zenekar – Kézdivásárhely.
The audience hungry for blues will not be fasting … Sicilian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso the awesome star performing this year’s at the 32nd Paks International Gastroblues Festival. From July 1 to 7. The Italian musician is coming to Paks with his trio. The 27-year-old Matteo Mancuso, who plays with a special right-handed finger technique, has gained huge popularity on YouTube with his videos, and is one of the hottest talents on the international blues scene. In addition to blues, he also plays swing, jazz rock, hard rock and country. He has also played with Al Di Meola, Steve Vai and Joe Bonamassa.
The other foreign performer the French superb rock guitarist lady – Laura Cox will rock the show. Laura Cox, was also raised by the people of the internet and has made three records so far.
The Gastroblues Festival has been providing financial support for the needy for years. The festival will receive proceeds from the tasting tickets, the charity cooking competition, the tickets for the church concerts, and the proceeds from the wine-friendly meeting.
Chief organizer Ádám Gárdai informed that this time the main venue of the Gastroblues Festival, the ESZI Hall, will be replaced this year by the ASE Sports Hall, which has much better acoustics. The club concerts will take place in the ASE restaurant and the Gastroblues Club, and the church concerts will take place in the Evangelical Church. The location of the Gastroblues Piknik in the Carpathian Basin is ASE Sporttelep.
The traditional wine lovers’ meeting will take place on July 5-6, those interested can taste the wide selection of wines from the regions wineries. Fans of blues, jazz and rock music may ease their hunger and enjoy gastronomic pleasures in addition to their favorite genres, as well as sip quality wines.
At the press conference was delivered a catalog presenting the 30 years Gastroblues Traveling Exhibition.
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