Take six European unmistakable spearheads of rockin´ blues artists who have steamrolled all corners of the European blues scene for over twenty years and put them all together in one band.

Take THESE six seasoned artists, and put them in the same band, and you get a dedicated group who want something MORE, and that in a relatively short time proved this - with everyone in the group contributing to a hefty lovechild of an album produced by Budda Guedes - creating an insanely tight, precise and entertaining band that truly will excite the audience with its mixture of blues, jump, boogie and rock´n roll!

With members from Portugal, Spain, Norway, Poland and Italy - you get an eclectic mix of culture, but also a pretty unstoppable stream of musical ideas, storytelling and general outlook on life - well anchored within the traditions of them ol´ blues!

Innovative and with respect for traditions, something new, with a keen eye on the Old Masters.

The members of Blues Against the Machine holds accolades as Winners of the European Blues Challenge, Blues Top Awards, national Blues Awards - and find themselves headlining blues festivals all over Europe.  

Blues Against the Machine are: BUDDA GUEDES (PT) - Vocals, Guitar; ERIC SLIM ZAHL (NO) - Vocals, Guitar; DANNY DEL TORO (ES) - Harmonica, Backing Vocals; BART SZOPINSKI (PL) - Keyboards, Backing Vocals; VASCO MOURA (PT) - Bass, Backing Vocals; NIK TACCORI (IT) - Drums, Backing Vocals

Formed in 2004, Budda power Blues is my Power Trio, where I sing, compose and play guitar. It almost became confusing to me due to the absurd dedication I had during all these years.

Trio Pagú is a band formed in 2004 that seeks to mix my musical references from Brazil, especially MPB and Bossa Nova, with the European and Portuguese perspective

This is the extended version of Budda Power Blues, featuring João Andresen on harmonica, Rui Pedro Silva on trumpet, and João Martins on saxophone.

It brings a sound more in line with the Memphis blues style, with an electrifying sextet full of rich sonic textures.

Two of the most respected and influential names in the national Blues/Rock scene join forces in a project that celebrates the essence of the Blues, the guitar, and the song. In an acoustic and intimate format, Budda Guedes and Vítor Bacalhau merge musical worlds, experiences, and sensibilities in an emotional and deeply human sonic journey.

With a career marked by versatility and wholehearted dedication, Budda Guedes is a key figure in the Portuguese Blues scene — a virtuosic guitarist, powerful vocalist, bold producer, and inspiring educator. Vítor Bacalhau brings his own unique vision of Blues/Rock, shaped by experiences both in Portugal and abroad, defined by solid original work and a natural connection to the stage.

This project is born from mutual respect and the desire to create something that breaks away from the usual format. On stage, they deliver a performance where guitar and voice come to life in a raw, honest, and close-up setting. Through original songs, reimagined covers, and shared stories, the audience is invited into a world where virtuosity never overshadows emotion and musicality.

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