Leo Meconi & LOAD trio

5th May h 20.00
BAR LUDOVICO ARIOSTO - Via Palestro, 9

A young singer-songwriter and guitarist, Leo Meconi grew up with the music of the Boss from which he takes his inspiration. After winning the 'Festival Incanto' in Ravenna and the 'Punto Radio Talent', and making a name for himself in 'A voice for Europe' with an excellent second place, Leo is releasing his first album in 2019, on 5 July: a very important date for the young talent who on 5 July 2016 was invited on stage by Bruce Springsteen in person, in the San Siro stadium, for a duet on Dancing in the Dark! A unique emotion for Leo that became a song, 'Guitar Man'.

THE LOAD? A super trio supporting Leo on his beautiful path.

Miami & The Groovers

5th of May h 22.00
JAZZ CLUB - Via Rampari di Belfiore, 167

In the splendid setting of the city's Jazz Club, inside the historic Torrione, come Miami & The Groovers with their rock and roll energy! Between covers and original pieces, the band with its powerful groove awaits the Boss in its own way.

A very pleasant walk, then, that from Bar Ludovico Ariosto, where we recommend an aperitif listening to Leo Meconi & LOAD trio, will take you to the Torrione, walking straight down Corso Porta Mare. A wonderful end to the evening with good music by Miami & The Groovers and a drink.

Jungleland

6th of May h 19.30
BACKSTAGE - Piazza Trento e Trieste, 52

It starts in the Central Square with what clearly looks like a very specific homage: Jungleland as the magnificent track from 1975's Born to Run.

The hungry and the hunted
Explode into rock 'n' roll bands
That face off against each other out in the street
Down in Jungleland

From the square we take Via Garibaldi towards Factory Grisù in Via Poledrelli to reach Hangar Birrerie at 10pm.

Laura Luisetto & Stefano Ongarato - Slide in soul

7 maggio h 18.00
KAFÈ BACCHELLI - Via Bacchelli, 103

Una voce blues da brivido quella di Laura Luisetti, accompagnata dalla chitarra Weissenborn di Stefano Ongarato. Nell’atmosfera rilassata del Kafè Bacchelli, alle porte del Parco Urbano, la dolcezza del soul, r’n,b di Laura reinterpreta brani noti accompagnandoci per mano verso il grande evento. Un momento di raccoglimento necessario!

Dal Kafé Bacchelli ci spostiamo pian piano verso il complesso del Centro Universitario Sportivo di Ferrara per sederci al tavolo del suo ristorante, Le Querce, e goderci il secondo concerto della domenica.

Graziano Romani e Band

6 maggio h 22.00
HANGAR BIRRERIE - Via Mario Poledrelli, 21

At the Hangar, the great Graziano Romani and his band are the stars. Romani began his career in 1981 by founding the Rocking Chairs, a line-up that toured all over Italy with both original songs and covers, including, of course, a fine selection of songs by the Boss. The band broke up after four records, two of which were recorded between NYC and Nashville: while bass, drums and guitar toured with Ligabue, Romani devoted himself to his solo project in Italian.

Crossing names such as Massimo Riva (well known to Vasco Rossi fans), Max Cottafavi (Ligabue), but also Elio e le Storie Tese, Wilko of the Rats, and many others, Graziano Romani's 90s were consumed by superbands, transient projects, and strong friendships.

1997 is the year of One Step Up, Two Steps Back, an international tribute to Bruce Springsteen: among names such as Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Joe Cocker, the very Italian Rocking Chairs appear and Romani's voice on 'Restelss nights'.

Today, Graziani collaborates with a range of international and national personalities, always remaining one of the finest voices in Italian rock, and always maintaining his visceral passion for the Boss: a musical career that has not wanted to miss a thing.

Les Irlandiis – from Dublin to Bruce: The Irish/Seeger Session

12th of May h 19.30
FERRARA STORE - P.zza Repubblica, 23

But are we in Ferrara or Dublin? In Piazza della Repubblica comes Irish folk with the folk trio Les Irlandiis. From pub-songs to a passion for Bruce Springsteen: fun and excitement are guaranteed!

An aperitif in company and a quick stroll along Via Garibaldi to reach Factory Grisù and the Hangar Birrerie inside. The night is young!

John Strada and his band

12th of May h 21.30
HANGAR BIRRERIE - Via Mario Poledrelli, 21

30 years of music for John Strada; almost ten years since the fateful Light of the day in 2015, in New Jersey: during the charity event to raise funds for the cure against Parkinson's disease, the rocker from Twelve Morelli walked on the same stage as the Boss, with the Boss. And that meeting at the Wonder Bar, that emotional handshake. This is the transport that John Strada brings to the stage together with his band, this is the memory and emotion. A necessary and heartfelt tribute that Strada told La Nuova Ferrara for the Simply the Boss podcast: listen to the episode HERE.

Organic 3 - trio di Roberto Formignani

13th of May h 20.30
CAFFÈ DEI DIAMANTI - C.so Ercole I d'Este, 19

No more suitable setting than the perfection of the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in the museum's brand new café, to host three blues stars, well known in the city and beyond. Here come the Organic 3 led by Maestro Roberto Formignani on guitar, with Marco Mantovani on keyboards and Roberto Poltronieri on drums. Jazz and blues between the 60s and 70s, strictly instrumental, for the professors - they are teachers at the well-known Modern Music School of Ferrara - with important careers behind them, notable collaborations on their curricula, and just as much future fortune.

EmmeColletti

13th of May h 22.00
ORCO BACCO - Piazza del Travaglio, 6

From Renazzo the incredible Colletti family: brothers Marco, Marcello, Mattia and Michele, together with cousin Maurizio, to pay homage to singer-songwriter music at ORco BAcco in Piazza Travaglio. The splendid Porta Paola, a comfortable expanse just a few steps from the evocative walls of Ferrara, and the best-known and most engaging singer-songwriters. Our Saturday can end like this!

Aperitivo danzante Swing e Rock&Roll con Martini and the Olives e la Scuola di ballo di Alice Formignani

14th of May  h 18.30
ENOTECA DA MASSIMO - Galleria Matteotti

Not just music, but a dance party! In the heart of the old town, the most energetic event of the festival. Swing, boogie and rock'n'roll, masterfully interpreted by Martini and the Olives, will be a blank page for the choreography by the dancers of Alice Formignani's dance school. Now that's starting off on the right foot!

Silvia Zaniboni

14th of May h 18.30
CAFFETTERIA SCHIFANOIA - Via Scandiana, 21

The city's pride and joy, for the last evening of the festival, Ferrarese guitarist Silvia Zaniboni with her solo project! A student of the aforementioned Ferrara School of Modern Music, and of Roberto Formignani, Silvia has been playing for as long as she can remember. At the age of 13 she was on stage with her first band, and in 2014 she was already Bobby Solo's official guitarist. Caleotta's participation in Italia's Got Talent in 2019, which took the guitarist to the semifinals, guaranteeing her an ever-growing audience. From guitarist to singer-songwriter, Zaniboni now has a debut solo album in distribution, Kozmic Floor, and with this she pays homage to Bruce. Silvia is usually accompanied by the very talented Dallamagnana brothers, Filippo on drums and Michele on bass: for this occasion only Filippo will be present, while Michele will be replaced by Federico Gelmi on bass.