FREE SHOWCASES
The casino lobby will be accessible free of charge during the show and many artists will perform on its "small" stage. The after-party on Friday and Saturday will be held there until the early hours of the morning.
Friday 29.04.2022 at 7 PM
Sex Rhapsody / Showcase
This duo transforms the great intergenerational hits. From Pink Floyd to Ed Sheeran, via Johnny Cash, Sex Rhapsody will make you sing, dance, laugh and sometimes even cry with a unique complicity. the waiting list
Saturday 30.04.2022 at 10:30 AM
Alex Lofoco / Master classe
Alex Lofoco | Master Class
Aiming to inspire and boost music creativity, Alex's masterclass will analyse all aspects of the instrument to create a bridge between its primary role in the rhythm section and advanced solo bass and arrangement concepts.
Elements of mechanics, techniques, practice routines, music styles and solo bass arrangement are broken down and discussed in the Q&A session.
√ Bass Mechanics
√ Timing & Groove
√ Soloing
√ Harmony & Theory
√ Gear & Tone
Performances, improvisations and solo pieces are to show the versatility needed in nowadays contemporary music scene – to experiment and to unlock the musical potential of any player at any level.
Saturday 30.04.2022 at 5 PM
Los Azulejos / Showcase
Los Azulejos is an instrumental group consisting of three guitarists, a bassist and a percussionist. They draw on the music of Paco de Lucía, classical, flamenco and Andalusian guitar, but also blues and jazz. In short, their music explores the world.
Sunday 01.05.2022 at 10 AM
Dempsey Morel / Master Classe
Surrounded by his instruments ranging from the 10th century to futuristic carbon instruments, he sweeps through the history of the guitar in words and music, so popular and yet so little known in its origins and contemporary forms.
Sunday 01.05.2022 at 7 PM
Polar Circle
Sometimes dreamlike and aerial, then mechanical and nervous, the music of Polar Circles continues to trace the path of the Band.
Polar circle offers us a breathtaking set of two guitars and voice
Friday 29.04 & Saturday 30.04.2022 at 11 PM
After-party with covers & jam A. Signoret
The free after-parties will vibrate to the sound of covers until the end of the night. Led by Alain Signoret's talented trio, there's a good chance that artists will join them on stage for a jam! A moment not to be missed to experience the MIGS party at 100%.
Saturday 30.04.2022 at 1 PM
John F. Klaver / Showcase
The award-winning guitarist from the Amsterdam Conservatory will play a solo set featuring his unique style, a blend of authentic blues with a modern feel and phrasing. The repertoire will consist of original songs and classics.
Saturday 30.04.2022 at 8 PM
Sebastien Mella / Showcase
After 4 years roaming through Switzerland wielding an acoustic guitar and his deep growly voice, singer-songwriter Sebastien Mella will be joining MIGS with an intimate folk/blues set made of original songs and american classics.
Sunday 01.05.2022 at 12:30 AM
Jack Gardiner / Master classe
‘A quick search on YouTube will unearth a plethora of young guitarists with great technique and Jack is certainly a young guitarist with great technique. What sets him apart from so many of his contemporaries, however, is his innate musicality and also his abundance of experience as a live performer in the “real world”. … a guitar player who can offer technical facility and musicality in equal measure.’ – Guthrie Govan
Sunday 01.05.2022 at 3:30 PM
Swan Vaude & Alexandre Carruana
"These two session/studio musicians, whose complicity and good mood is no longer to be proven, will come and share their neo soul/funk/jazz/hip hop universe during a dynamic showcase.