The yearly Cahors Blues Festival, which takes place in the charming French city of Cahors, was a huge success in 2023. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Kaz Hawkins, Kirk Fletcher, Popa Chubby, Mike Zito, Joe Louis Walker, Curtis Salgado, Thorbjorn Risager, Bob Corritore, and Bob Margolin were just a few of the festival's many renowned blues musicians.
The crowd was mesmerized by Ingram's lyrical blues guitar playing and Hawkins' commanding vocals, while Fletcher's electric performance left them wanting more. Some of the festival's high points included the legendary bluesman Joe Louis Walker's mesmerizing stage presence and Popa Chubby's raw and gritty blues sound. The audience was also wowed by Curtis Salgado's moving singing and harmonica playing, Thorbjorn Risager's bluesy rock sound, and Bob Corritore and Bob Margolin's expert blues instrumentation.
Overall, the Cahors Blues Festival included some of the most talented musicians in the blues genre and celebrated the long history and legacy of blues music. Both well-known and emerging performers could display their talents and interact with fans from all around the world at the event. For everyone who went, it was an experience they will never forget.