Thursday
2023-04-13
Robert Luti - Slide Guitar Workshop
Apr 13, 2:00 PM
Roberto Luti, best known for his appearances on Playing for Change videos, is one of the world’s best slide guitar players. He plays two shows with Luke Winslow-King at the first two days of Veszprém Blues Festival, but to kick off, he holds a 90-minute interactive workshop on Thursday afternoon to share his tricks and advice and answer all your questions about slide guitar, or blues guitar playing in general.
Location: Hangvilla Konferenciaterem
Interview with Brian Kramer
Apr 13, 5:00 PM
Sam Redbreast Wilson interview the artist responcible for VBF’s art.
Friday
2023-04-14
Kid Andersen: Songs People Play Wrong Workshop
Apr 14, 2:00 PM
Kid Andersen is not only an outstanding guitarist, but also a well-known producer. Greaselan Studio - led by Andersen - produces the highest level of contemporary blues. He is one of the most sought after players on the West Coast. Besides playing for Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, he was also a member of John Németh’s group. During this workshop, he shows the essence of some iconic songs in a really entartaining way, and shows how people play them wrong. And also shows you how to do it right.
Location: Hangvilla, Konferenciaterem
Interview with Rick Estrin
Apr 14, 5:00 PM
Sam Redbreast Wilson interviews the harmonica phenomena Rick Estrin.
Saturday
2023-04-15
Raphael Wressnig: Blues & Funk on Hammond Organ Workshop
Apr 15, 2:00 PM
Raphael Wressnig - voted as Best Organ Player of the Year multiple times by Downbeat - introduces us to the world of the Hammond organ, diving deep into New Orleans grooves, Memphis soul, downhome blues and acid jazz licks and playing styles. If we get lucky, he also shares the secret of how many times a hammond organ can be lit.
Location: Hangvilla Konferenciaterem
Interview with the Cinelli Brothers
Apr 15, 5:00 PM
Sam Redbreast Wilson in discussion with the Cinelli Brothers.
Sunday
2023-04-16
D'Mar - Blues Drumming Workshop
Apr 16, 2:00 PM
D’MAR is a very highly skilled drummer, producer and showman. Despite his position as a drummer for world stars, it’s no challenge for him to steal the shoe behind his instrument. D’MAR played with Little Richard for 17 years, and now is a member of Rick Estrin & the Nightcats. His workshops are full of fun and are not only for drummers!
Location: Hangvilla, Konferenciaterem
Interview with Early James
Apr 16, 5:00 PM
Sam Redbreast Wilson interviews Early James, one of the most innovative characters of the contemporary blues scene.
Conference Room
