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BRIDGE Around Town Saturday
Free city festival
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BRIDGE Around Town is the free city festival of BRIDGE Guitar Festival Eindhoven. In addition to all the ticketed concerts, we’ll have live music on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, at various locations around the city. From raw country and smooth jazz to electrifying surf rock, blues, gypsy, and psychedelic rock. From shredding guitars to serene melodies – there’s something for every music lover. Don’t miss it!
DeWolff
Pure seventies blues-rock madness: roaring guitars, Hammond organs, and raw energy. DeWolff delivers rock and soul roots like you've never heard before.
Yasi Hofer
Yasi Hofer is an acclaimed German rock guitarist who was discovered by Steve Vai. Her performances stand out for their powerful melodies, hypnotic grooves, and technical perfection.
Goblyns
Goblyns combines krautrock, zamrock, funk, and more into a hypnotic, danceable journey of unique grooves and innovative sounds.
Boogie Monster
Soulful seventies vibes with boogie, blues, and lush arrangements. Boogie Monster delivers summer grooves and goosebumps in one breath.
Cindy
Cindy delivers groove-pop and psycho-funk filled with love, connection, and positivity. Inspired by Sault, Fela Kuti, and The Shadows, they make you dance to soulful funk, disco, and pop grooves.
Ciao Lucifer
The Amsterdam-based indie-pop duo Ciao Lucifer combines sharp lyrics with catchy choruses. Their energetic live shows deliver fun and musicianship that get everyone dancing.
BOSKAT
The duo BOSKAT delivers raw, energetic rock 'n' roll with dark lyrics and playful riffs. If you don't leave the venue crowd-surfing after a show, you'll at least be on edge again.
Modder
Sludge-doom band Modder unleashes crushing riffs, thunderous bass, and industrial synths, aiming to dominate stages and elevate riff worship with their powerful sound.
Gumbo Kings
Gumbo Kings have grown into a leading live act with their unique blend of soul and rhythm 'n blues, drawing inspiration from artists like The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys.
Alkahest
The Eindhoven-based post-black metal band Alkahest delivers a dynamic mix of sludgy riffs, blastbeats, and raw screams for an intense live experience. Made possible by Muziekhub Zuid.
Ronny deCarlo's Fonque Nouveau
Ronny deCarlo blends jazz, hip-hop, and futuristic sounds with Fonque Nouveau. Echoes of funk, trap soul, and Afro/Latin rhythms create a fresh, energetic mix with a cinematic vibe.
Al-Qasar
Al-Qasar brings retro-futuristic Arabic psychedelia with influences from the Mojave and Sahara. Grooves of bass, drums, and percussion come together to create an immersive wall of sound.
Calicos
Calicos' sound swings between the alternative style of Sharon Van Etten or Kurt Vile while maintaining their signature alt-country sound.
Global Charming
Global Charming brings BRIDGE sharp, rhythmic post-punk that cuts through the daily grind — with quirky guitars, playful synths, and lyrics about everyday chaos.
Vitja Pauwels
Guitarist Vitja Pauwels is one of Belgium's most versatile and endlessly curious musicians. His distinctive guitar playing blends jazz, pop, and experimental sounds seamlessly.
Arto van Roey
Arto is an adventurous guitarist and composer who constantly explores the boundaries of sound and form. From jazz and contemporary classical to theatre and audiovisual art.
The Associated
The Associates is a jazz trio that blends styles into a dynamic and unique sound, delivering a performance that creates an unforgettable musical experience.
Yuuf
Yuuf is a London-based music collective with members from four different countries. They blend their diverse musical influences into a unique mix of world music and psychedelic instrumental sounds.
Ottla
What began as a one-time project by Bert Dockx has grown into a full-fledged band. Expect a dynamic mix of jazz, improvisation, electro, and noise.
Yan Lâle
Yan Lâle blends English and Turkish vocals with psychedelic, culturally inspired soundscapes. Their debut EP Otherlands and performances at Popronde and ESNS showcase their versatility.
Dirty Sound Magnet
Dirty Sound Magnet mixes the power of Led Zeppelin, the rawness of Iggy Pop and the experimentalism of King Gizzard. With their performance and sharp lyrics, they know how to overwhelm any audience.
GGU:LL
GGU:LL proves that Tilburg's metal scene is very much alive. With heavy doom and hypnotic drones, they create a dark atmosphere that is both oppressive and liberating.
Hedvig Mollestad Trio
Hedvig Mollestad is a Norwegian guitarist and composer who mixes jazz and rock. With her powerful playing and award-winning albums, she conquers the stage worldwide.
HEISA
Their sound balances between chaos and control, with hypnotic rhythms, heavy guitars, and explosive drums. Live, they manage to create an intense and immersive atmosphere.
Timetable
BRIDGE Guitar Festival Eindhoven
5 days of everything guitar
BRIDGE Guitar Festival Eindhoven is the premier international guitar festival in the innovative heart of the Netherlands: Eindhoven. As the largest and most diverse guitar festival in the Benelux, it bridges genres, cultures, and communities, placing the guitar—world’s most played instrument—at its core. From Wednesday, May 28, to Sunday, June 1, 2025, Eindhoven will be transformed into a paradise for guitar enthusiasts for the third time.
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