We now have the four bands that will be competing for a place in the 2027 European Blues Challenge! They are:
–Chino Swingslide Quartet (Barcelona)
–Cooking Raw Blues (Madrid)
–Danny Boy Blues Band (Valencia)
–The Ubangi Stump (Alicante)
–The Ubangi Stump (Alicante)
The Ubangi Stomp is a blues and rock & roll band from Alicante, formed in 2016. Following a decade of intense live performances and accolades such as the BluesCazorla 2025, the band has established a career marked by several albums and a sound inspired by blues, rhythm & blues and boogie-woogie. Their most recent album, Crits (2026), showcases the musical maturity they have achieved over the past ten years.
–Chino Swingslide Quartet (Barcelona)
The Chino Swingslide Quartet is the evolution of the project led by Hernán Senra, one of Barcelona’s leading figures in the blues scene. With a line-up combining slide guitar, double bass, drums and harmonica, the band performs electric blues based on their own compositions, rooted in tradition yet with a contemporary flair. Following an extensive international career and the recognition they received at the 2013 European Blues Challenge, the group stands out for the quality of their live performances and their intense yet elegant style.
Congratulations! We look forward to seeing you at the Kiosko del Arenal (Volotea Stage) on Sunday 26 July from 7.30 pm!
-Cookin’ Raw Blues (Madrid)
Cookin’ Raw Blues is synonymous with a great party. This Madrid-based band serves up a fresh, danceable blend of blues, combining the rhythms of the West Coast with the classic sound of Chicago blues, all delivered with energy and impeccable taste. Since the release of their debut LP Hard Nuts To Crack (2021), followed by One More Glass of Wine (2024), the band has established itself thanks to the extensive experience of its musicians, who are regulars on Spain’s leading blues stages. Whether performing as a powerful electric quintet or in more intimate acoustic formats, their elegant and high-energy live show has become one of the most exciting offerings on the blues scene.
–Danny Boy Blues Band (Valencia)
With more than 25 years of experience, Danny Boy Blues Band is a solid Valencia-based group led by the charismatic singer and harmonica player Danny Boy Sánchez, and a leading name in the Spanish blues scene. Alongside experienced musicians such as César Crespo and Californian drummer John Craver, they blend traditional blues, jump blues, and West Coast swing into an elegant, authentic, and powerfully energetic live performance.