The Arriola Antzokia in Elorrio is once again establishing itself this autumn as an essential meeting point for lovers of African-American sounds with the celebration of the thirty-seventh edition of its Jazz and Blues Festival. Over two consecutive weekends in November, the event will showcase a carefully curated musical selection ranging from reinterpretations of classic repertoire through swing and funk, to roots blues and the impact of contemporary Scandinavian rock.
All concerts will take place at 8:00 PM in the intimate setting of the Ateneo. The curtain will rise on Friday, November 13th, with a jazz concert by Botxo Boogies. The Bilbao-based group will present an original tribute to composer Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga, adapting his classical scores to the language of bolero, funk, ballad, and swing.
The following day, Saturday, November 14th, the Austin Blues Band will take the stage. This veteran band, formed at the beginning of the century, will transport the audience to a universe imbued with the influence of universal icons such as B.B. King, Eric Clapton, or Neil Young.
The second block kicks off on Friday, November 20th, with the appearance of R.S. Basque Faktor. This acclaimed quintet, which emerged from the classrooms of the Musikene Higher Center and is led by the renowned trumpeter Rubén Salvador, will arrive in town to premiere their latest studio work, "Petrikor" (2026), live.
The grand finale will be on Saturday, November 21st, with the Eric Hansson Band, led by the prestigious Swedish guitarist and vocalist of the same name. Hansson has spent a quarter of a century touring festivals across Europe and the United States with a powerful and energetic blues-rock sound, often compared in the media to giants like Joe Bonamassa.
