Andrea De Luca is a celebrated Italian blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. His unique style and masterful lap steel guitar playing are legendary.

 

Andrea De Luca has been a fixture on the music scene for over 20 years. Whether festival or club. His style is unique: raw, aggressive vocals paired with a sophisticated guitar technique, especially in his masterful use of lap steel. This instrument, which is rarely used by Italian artists, has become Andrea's trademark. It allows him to explore worlds of sound that no one has ever heard before.

 

In a career spanning over two decades, the musician and guitarist has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful performances and original compositions. He is an outstanding personality in the blues genre and has made a name for himself.

 

Andrea is very close to his fans and loves to interact with them - during and after the concerts. His commitment to the blues genre and his ability to connect with his fans on a deep level have earned him a place in the international blues community.

 

Andrea De Luca has a clear mission: he wants to convey his passion for the blues to an ever wider audience. He is prepared to go the extra mile to achieve this. That is why he wants to intensify his live activities in Europe and the USA.

 

Among the contemporary artists he is keen to work with are Ben Harper, John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales.

 

Andrea puts his heart and soul into the production of his albums. He is full of passion and infects everyone with his enthusiasm. Together with his friend, the great drummer Luca Trolli, he immerses himself in every phase of production. The two of them share a passion for this music, which you can clearly hear on his albums.

 

His last single “Got to Cry for Peace” was a resounding success and reached 100,000 views on Spotify.

 

In recent years, Andrea has intensified his recording and concert activities and celebrated great successes.

 

Absolutely unforgettable are the breathtaking showcase concert on March 25, 2022 at the Miriam Studio in Rome, the spectacular opening for Johnny Winter in 2014 and the rousing opening for Victor Wooten in 2018.

 

In February 2024, Andrea performed a duet with blues legend Jimmy Burns at Rosa's Lounge in Chicago, leaving the audience speechless with her chemistry and musical mastery.

 

Andrea De Luca uses instruments from renowned brands such as Electro Hawaiian by Bill Asher, with whom he shares a relationship of affection and mutual appreciation that inevitably developed in 2017 after their first meeting in Bill's workshop in Los Angeles, California.

 

He is an absolute must for all blues fans!

 

Experience Andrea De Luca's breathtaking live performances!

 

 

Highlights:

 

2021: Elected “Best Musical Talent” at the National Synchronization Festival.

 

2021: Inclusion in the quarterly program of Bourbon Street in Amsterdam (NL).

 

2022: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix with Roberto Gatto.

 

2023: Founded LapSteelSchool.com, the first online platform dedicated to teaching lap steel, offering free instructional materials including a beginner's book, video lessons and daily Hawaiian guitar content.

 

January 2024: He participates in the finals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, USA, representing Italy with the Mojo Station Blues Society and reaching the quarterfinals.

 

February 2, 2024: He performs a duet with blues legend Jimmy Burns at Rosa's Lounge in Chicago.

 

July 12, 2024: Participates in the Suwałki Blues Festival in Poland, where he performs alongside blues artists such as Bernard Allison and Ana Popovic.

 

October 2024: Headlining Blues Night in Hassfurt, Germany, after signing a contract with JH Blues Vibration Agency in 2022.

 

November 2024: Announcement of a 10-concert tour in the Netherlands, culminating in a blues festival at De Bosuil, a large concert hall where artists such as Eric Gales and Philip Sayce perform.

 

 

Availability:      on request (booking lead time 4 weeks)
Location:          Clubs, Festivals
Requirements: Hotel (Travel Party 3-4), Catering, local PA

Price:                on request