A wizard of the electric guitar. In an era dominated by pedalboards, laptops, and samples, Eric Steckel swims against the tide, bringing audiences back to the days when great guitars roared through big amplifiers. Hailed as a rising star of Blues/Rock, Steckel delivers electrifying performances that have captivated audiences in over 30 countries. His on-stage energy and unique blend of Bluesmetal are not to be missed. He has shared the stage with legends such as Ray Charles, Steve Vai, Gregg Allman, B.B. King, John Mayall, and Johnny Winter. He debuted at age 11 with the album A Few Degrees Warmer, and in 2003 impressed John Mayall at the Sarasota Blues Festival, becoming the youngest guitarist ever to perform with the Bluesbreakers. In the following years, he took part in festivals and sold-out tours across Europe, opening for Johnny Winter and Gregg Allman. Among his most acclaimed albums are: Havana (2006), Feels Like Home (2008), Dismantle The Sun (2012), Black Gold (2015), and Polyphonic Prayer (2018), which marked the beginning of the ‘Bluesmetal’ era with tracks like Tennessee. His album Grandview Drive (2020) expanded his sound into arena rock, cementing Eric as a confident guitarist and songwriter. With over 23 years of experience on stage and in the studio, Eric Steckel continues to bring his Bluesmetal to the world, captivating guitar enthusiasts everywhere. Welcome to Magic Blues.

Sideburn, formed in Lausanne, are a hard rock powerhouse that combines massive riffs, a vintage sound, and unstoppable live energy. Born in the mid-1980s (initially under the name "Genocide" before changing their name and style in 1987), they forged a unique identity rooted in the rock tradition of the ’70s and ’80s, with clear influences from icons like AC/DC, ZZ Top, and Rose Tattoo. For over a quarter of a century, Sideburn have been delivering pure, aggressive rock ’n’ roll infused with blues that evokes the red desert lands of Australia. Their undeniable talent has led the band to release several studio albums and perform on international stages. Despite lineup changes, the heart of the band has always been founding member and vocalist Roland Pierrehumbert, accompanied since 1999 by solid drummer Lionel Blanc. Their reputation as an outstanding live band is proven by the impressive list of rock giants they have shared the stage with: they have opened for legends such as Kiss, Dio, Motörhead, Def Leppard, Krokus, Thin Lizzy, Rose Tattoo, and Airbourne. This year, to celebrate their achievements and please their fans, they released the epic compilation Loaded, which is not just a best-of but a true manifesto of their career, featuring the best studio recordings and the most explosive live performances, fully capturing the band’s electrifying energy.