Arcadia Music Cafe presents Blue Deal

Please note, we have had to shut the Arcadia for urgent repairs. This gig will now take place at Biggar Golf Club.

Blue Deal have been including Scotland in their tour schedule for years and have become firm favourites with their powerful mix of Blues and Rock, excellent song writing, tight harmonies and virtuosic playing.

We're very lucky to have them back in Biggar, on what is a short run of Scottish dates, before they begin a busy 2025 schedule across Europe.

This is not a gig you want to miss and tickets will be very limited!

Their debut album "Holy Ground" from 2022 received excellent reviews from the international and national trade press. This was the starting signal for Blue Deal's success story to date.

This was followed by winning the "German Blues Challenge" in 2023.

In January 2024, the band reached the semi-finals of the "International Blues Challenge" in Memphis (USA).

In May 2024, the second studio album "Can't Kill Me Twice" was released on the renowned blues label "Dixiefrog" and also received excellent reviews. Winning the "German Blues Award" - Best Album 2024 is the highlight so far.

Fresh, powerful and experienced: Tom Vela is currently one of the best guitarists of the 'New Blues Generation' in Germany. The synergy with Jürgen Schneckenburger, Willi Macht and old master Joe Fischer (former Cadillac Blues Band) makes Blue Deal an innovative cross-generational project.

From Roots Blues to pure Rock - everything in between - and beyond. Much to the delight of fans and the international trade press:

"Pulsating grooves, strong guitar parts and the extremely versatile, raw voice" result in "...well-written songs from a creative, up-and-coming band..." (Blues Matters!, N° 129, Dec/Jan 2023) Blue Deal's full range can only be felt and experienced after attending a concert - this is the unanimous opinion. The songs tell stories from life and also take a critical stance on current issues.

On the basis of five Scottish tours by now, the formation proves that blues rock "Made in Germany" can be authentic and internationally successful.

LINE UP:

Joe Fischer (leadvoc, keys, cigar box guitar, bluesharp):

The sound colors and his own way of phrasing make, Joe's voice a real unique. The mastery of numerous instruments contributes to the versatile sound of the band. A frontman with great range and charisma.

Tom Vela (git, voc):

He breathed the blues live on stage already as a 6-year-old and caused a sensation as a "guitar prodigy". Of course heavily influenced by Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In the meantime he is a sought-after guitarist and producer in the southern German music scene.

Jürgen Schneckenburger (dr):

The pulsating musical heart of the band. To let groove arise from precision is the art he has mastered. Jürgen significantly shapes the sound of Blue Deal and enriches the musical output of the band with his wonderful feeling for songwriting.

Willi Macht (bass, voc):

“With groove in his blood and rhythm in his heart“ is the best way to describe Willi. His ability to support the harmonic foundation with his bass playing while creatively adding new accents makes him an indispensable part of the band. Together with Jürgen on drums, he provides the centerpiece that drives the groove and brings the music to life.

For regulars to the Arcadia, please note, there will be limited seating for this event.