Guitar Mania by Krissy Matthews & friends

KRISSY MATTHEWS - GUITARMANIA 2026
feat. Russell Marsden, Pablo van de Poel, Oskar Logi, Jax Hollow, Connor Selby & Philipp "Phipu" Gerber
(presented by Eclipsed, Musix, Musikreviews.de)

Despite his young age of 33, Krissy Matthews is one of the most established guitarists on the international blues-rock scene. With British-Norwegian roots, he can already look back on over two decades of stage experience. At the age of twelve he was already on stage with John Mayall, at 15 he was promoted by B.B. King, and a year later he was the last guest guitarist to perform live with the late Jeff Healey. These early encounters shaped his style as well as his attitude to music.

Today, Krissy Matthews is regarded as one of the most technically accomplished and musically mature guitarists of his generation. His playing combines explosive energy with feeling, respect for tradition with an open eye for new impulses. As a permanent member of the Hamburg Blues Band and through numerous international collaborations, he is deeply rooted in the scene.

The GUITARMANIA project was born out of a desire to offer young talents the same stage that paved the way for him. On the successful album Krissy Matthews And Friends (2024, Ruf Records), he brought together around 80 musical companions in 24 songs - from scene greats to up-and-coming artists. The enthusiasm of this collaboration led to the first GUITARMANIA tour in 2025.

For 2026, Krissy Matthews is taking the concept to a new level with 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).

KRISSY MATTHEWS' GUITARMANIA 2026 takes place from May 6 to 18, 2026 and includes 13 shows - an extraordinary summit meeting of modern guitar art that unites generations, styles and countries on one stage.


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