Krissy Matthews' GUITARMANIA 2026 - feat. RUSSELL MARSDEN, PABLO VAN DE POEL, OSKAR LOGI, JAX HOLLOW, CONNOR SELBY, PHILIPP “PHIPU” GERBER
KRISSY MATTHEWS presents:
KRISSY MATTHEWS GUITARMANIA 2026 feat. RUSSELL MARSDEN (UK - BAND OF SKULLS), PABLO VAN DE POEL (NL - DEWOLFF), OSKAR LOGI (ISL - THE VINTAGE CARAVAN), JAX HOLLOW (USA), CONNOR SELBY (UK), PHILIPP “PHIPU” GERBER (CH)
(presented by Eclipsed, Musix, Musikreviews.de)
KRISSY MATTHEWS, the only 33-year-old blues/rock guitarist with British-Norwegian roots, already looks back on over 20 years of stage experience. At the tender age of 12, he performed with the "Godfather Of British Blues" John Mayall. At 15, he was taken under the wing of blues legend BB King, and a year later he was the last guest musician to share the stage with the great, unfortunately deceased Jeff Healey. He has now earned a reputation as one of the best and most respected guitarists in the scene.
As someone who has experienced how valuable and inspiring it is to learn from the "greats," he is always eager to draw the blues audience's attention to new talents.
For example, on his current sensational successful album "Krissy Matthews And Friends" (2024, RUF Records). There, he brings together a total of 80 musical friends and companions in 24 songs. Among them are stars such as Chris Farlowe, Arthur Brown, Inga Rumpf, Stoppok, Curt Cress, Dennis Chambers, Big Daddy Wilson, Clem Clempson, Siggi Schwarz, Hamburg Blues Band – to which KRISSY MATTHEWS belongs as part of the permanent lineup. But also younger colleagues like Kai Strauss, Miller Andersen, Danny Bryant, Layla Zoe, Vanja Sky, Dani Wilde, and many more. On the European tour for the album release, some of these guest musicians were already heard live, which thrilled both the audience and KRISSY MATTHEWS so much that it inspired him to go on tour for the first time in 2025 with five or six of his favorite guitarists under the title GUITARMANIA. The lineup for the next edition in 2026 is already set:
The tour KRISSY MATTHEWS' GUITARMANIA 2026 FEAT. RUSSELL MARSDEN (UK - BAND OF SKULLS), PABLO VAN DE POEL (NL-DEWOLFF), OSKAR LOGI (ISL - THE VINTAGE CARAVAN), JAX HOLLOW (USA), CONNOR SELBY (UK), and PHILIPP “PHIPU” GERBER (CH) will take place from May 6 – 18, 2026, and includes 13 shows.
These are the impressive musicians of KRISSY MATTHEWS' GUITARMANIA 2026:
RUSSELL MARSDEN, singer and guitarist of the English band of Skulls, which has released five successful albums with chart placements in the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, and the USA, will, of course, include the band of Skulls hit "You’re Not Pretty, But You Got It Goin‘ On," which topped the US Billboard Headseeker charts in 2009.
PABLO VAN DE POEL from the Netherlands will join the first seven GUITARMANIA shows. As the singer, guitarist, and producer of his blues/rock trio DeWolff, PABLO VAN DE POEL represents incredibly authentic, psychedelic blues rock in the style of The Cream, The Doors, and Deep Purple, seemingly hailing directly from the 60s and 70s, which has earned the band fantastic reviews and full concert halls for almost 18 years. PABLO VAN DE POEL is considered one of the best blues guitarists in the Benelux region.
OSKAR LOGI AGUSTSSON, guitarist of the Icelandic heavy blues/retro rock band The Vintage Caravan, will bring a powerful statement to the GUITARMANIA program with a selection of his favorite songs from the band's previous seven albums, influenced by classic rock and early metal.
JAX HOLLOW, the songwriter, singer, and guitarist from Nashville (USA), is one of the most exciting young guitarists to emerge from the scene in recent years. The energetic mix of rock, country, blues, and pop made a splash in 2021 with her debut album "Underdog Anthems." She has also shared the stage with legendary rock icons like Billy Gibbons, Rick Springfield, and Sammy Hagar, and impresses established colleagues such as Joe Bonamassa and Melissa Etheridge, as well as the press, who recently described her stage presence as "Hendrixian...with a touch of Jimmy Page and Eddie Van Halen."
CONNOR SELBY from Essex, England, is being hailed by the British media as the next big star of storytelling blues since his signing with Provogue Records in 2023. He was awarded "Young Artist of the Year" at the UK Blues Awards in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Now 27, the guitarist, who has already shared the stage with The Who, Pearl Jam, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Beth Hart, P.P. Arnold, and Robert Cray, impresses with virtuosity and profound lyrics.
PHILIPP “PHIPU” GERBER is referred to by the press in his Swiss homeland as a blues wizard. With his bands Bluedög, Dögz, and with the Hardcore Blues Band, PHIPU GERBER has earned an excellent reputation in the scene over the years, including tours and concerts with Nazareth, Ten Years After, and Anna Popovic. Known for hearty blues rock with extensive guitar solos and driving grooves, the musician from Solothurn will also dazzle the audience at GUITARMANIA 2026.
The foundation of the GUITARMANIA band consists of KRISSY MATTHEWS' long-time associates GERRY REYNDERS (BE) on drums and SLAWEK SEMENIUK (PL) on bass, who provide the musical foundation for the guests at the highest level.
Visitors can look forward to a three-hour program where each of the six guitarists will first present their own solo songs and then share the stage at a final All-Star Jam Session.
Like no other tour in 2026, KRISSY MATTHEWS' GUITARMANIA offers such a range of different blues/rock styles, presented by the currently hottest guitarists of the new generation. Blues rock and guitar fans will be completely satisfied and should not miss these fantastic shows!
KRISSY MATTHEWS' GUITARMANIA 2026
feat. RUSSELL MARSDEN (BAND OF SKULLS), PABLO VAN DE POEL (DEWOLFF), OSKAR LOGI (THE VINTAGE CARAVAN), JAX HOLLOW, CONNOR SELBY, PHILIPP “PHIPU” GERBER
Doors open at 7:00 PM
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