30 July 2026 – 21:00 / Avegno
Unmissable evening, Blues, Soul, and timeless virtuosity! Paul Jones & John Etheridge, two British legends for the first time at Vallemaggia Magic Blues. Opening with the welcome return of Ticino's Delta Groove Band
Paul Jones & John Etheridge: Blues, Soul, and timeless virtuosity! Two British giants, one stage. Paul Jones, legendary voice of Manfred Mann, enchants with harmonica and intense interpretations. John Etheridge, soul of Soft Machine, turns guitar into a living voice: it sings, whispers, burns. Together they create a unique alchemy: every concert is different, built on improvisation, dialogue, and pure energy. Two masters, two friends, living music vibrating with freedom. A date with great music history. Thrills!!
Opening act: Delta Groove Band. Their journey starts with the myth of Robert Johnson, father of the Delta Blues, who inspired giants like The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. Born in Ticino in 2016, they blend tradition and original songs with authentic energy. Finalists at the 14th Swiss Blues Challenge, they bring passion, roots, and truth to the stage. Unforgettable: their 2019 concert in Avegno, opening for Delta Moon and winning over Tom Gray himself. An unmissable night. Welcome to Magic Blues!
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Paul Jones & John Etheridge
UK

Paul Jones & John Etheridge: Timeless Blues, Soul & Virtuosity! Two giants of British music share the stage for an irresistible sonic journey where every note resonates with history, passion, and freedom. Paul Jones, the unmistakable voice of the legendary Manfred Mann and a true icon of British rhythm & blues, joins forces with John Etheridge, the extraordinary Soft Machine guitarist and refined explorer of contemporary jazz. Together, they blend experience, charisma, and talent in a musical dialogue of rare intensity. With voice and harmonica, Paul Jones turns every song into a lived story, a tapestry of irony, emotion, and authentic blues feeling. John Etheridge responds with a guitar that sings, whispers, and burns, effortlessly shifting between lyricism and virtuosity. Their chemistry is pure magic: no two performances are ever the same. Each concert is an unpredictable adventure, spontaneous, intimate, and full of musical alchemy. Jones carries the legacy of a legendary career, from collaborations with Eric Clapton and Van Morrison to decades of success as singer, actor, and broadcaster. Etheridge, with his unmistakable touch, weaves the language of the blues with the sophistication of modern jazz, creating a sound that’s both elegant and powerful. Paul Jones & John Etheridge — two masters, two friends in perfect harmony, rekindling the raw power of the blues and the boundless freedom of jazz in a concert that is vibrant, soulful, and unforgettable. An experience that celebrates music in its purest and most passionate form. An appointment with music history!!!
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Delta Groove Band
CH

Who could forget the magical evening of July 31, 2019 in Avegno, when the Delta Groove Band opened for the American group Delta Moon, winning over the audience and receiving heartfelt praise from their late frontman, Tom Grey. An event remembered as one of the most successful nights ever. It all starts far away, in Mississippi in 1911, where a poor, mud-covered African American boy was born—destined to change the history of music: Robert Johnson, the King of Delta Blues. His songs, born of sweat and dust, have inspired generations of artists, from the Rolling Stones to Eric Clapton, from Bob Dylan to the Allman Brothers, and continue to resonate with the rawest strings of authentic Blues. The Delta Groove Band carries on that legacy. The four musicians from Ticino, each with different backgrounds but united by a love for Delta Blues, bring their sincere passion to the stage. Founded in Ticino in 2016 as a quartet, the band has evolved over time through collaborations and experimentation. Today, with Frapolli (drums), Reichlin (bass), Croci (slide guitar), and Frei (guitar and vocals), they also perform original songs rooted in the traditions of Mississippi. Last year, they reached the finals of the 14th Swiss Blues Challenge on the stage in Giumaglio. Their mission remains unchanged: to keep the deep spirit of Delta Blues alive and relevant. It will be a pleasure to relive those unforgettable emotions together!
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