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Porto Blues Fest is back in June to the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal

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Ragtime Rumours, Guitar Summit, Martin Harley and Trudy Lynn are some of the grabbing names of Porto Blues Fest 4th edition.
Porto Blues Fest is back in 5th and 6th June to the "Concha Acústica" ["Orchestra Shell", free translation] of the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal. This event is organised by Trovas Soltas, in partnership with Porto City Hall, via the Municipal Company Ágora. 

Ragtime Rumours, from Holland, debut on 5th June, starting at 10pm. This quartet indeed gets you in the "Rag ?n Roll!" vibe, taking to the stage an energizing mix of old-school ragtime, gypsy jazz and roots/blues.

The Portuguese band Guitar Summit, a project created by Porto Blues Fest, will pay tribute to the best national guitar performers. This edition brings together Budda Guedes, João Cabeleira (Xutos & Pontapés) and Vitor Bacalhau.

Day two, 6th June, thrills everyone with Martin Harley, nominated for the UK American Awards in 2019. Martin Harley is a British singer-songwriter and slide guitarist. Specialising in folk and blues, he and his band have released five albums between 2003 and 2012. The British musician performs at 10pm.

Trudy Lynn closes this 4th edition of Porto Blues Fest. The American electric blues and soul blues singer and songwriter, whose recorded work includes twelve studio albums, one live album, and four compilation albums. She has been nominated for the Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Female Artist Nominee).

Besides the concerts, Porto Blues Fest Parallel Programme features the Cigar Box Guitars exhibition and a Food Area, the Soulfood Court, promoted by chef Chakall.

Tickets for sale.
More info HERE.