BIOGRAPHY
The band Hard Blues Trio was founded in 2012 in Porto Alegre RS Brazil, by guitarist Juliano Rosa. The name was chosen during one of the trio's first rehearsals, which at the time consisted of Juliano, Alex Haas on drums and 150 on bass. The second version of the trio came in 2013 with Giovani Ouriques on drums and Jailson Tavares on bass. In 2015, Dani Ela took over the bass guitar in the band, beginning a new phase that was consolidated in 2016 with the arrival of Alexandre Becker on drums. In 2017, the debut album "Pé na Estrada" was released on CD and digital platforms, followed by some singles on the platforms, compiled in the EP "Faça Amor, Não Faça Guerra e Escuta Esse Rock" released on CD in 2022. In 2024, in partnership with the Rock Company Records label, the CD Blues 'n' Roll was released, containing the trio's entire phonographic trajectory and the bonus track "É Pra Lá Que Eu Vou", a single released in 2023.
Dani Ela (bass and vocals):
Bassist, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Dani Ela is one of the female forces of the music scene and a revelation of the blues/rock in the South of Brazil. She has performed alongside names like Bob Stroger (USA), Chris Gill (USA), Cesar Valdomir (ARG), Gonzalo Araya (CHI), James Boogaloo Bolden (USA), Beto Saroldi (BR), Charles Master (TNT), Victor Biglione (ARG), among others. Dani is endorser for Basso Straps.
"Hard Blues Trio is a creative group and knows what it does. Dani Ela on the front line is an example of female representation", says Paulo James (Acusticos e Valvulados).
Juliano Rosa (guitars and vocals):
Initially trained as a formal events musician, Juliano Rosa has been a rock and blues enthusiast for over two decades, acting as a cultural agitator, promoter of events and musical curator. In addition to being a guitarist, composer and artistic director at HBT, he has worked alongside artists such as Gonzalo Araya (CHI), Andy Serrano (BR), César Valdomir (ARG), James Boogaloo Bolden (USA), Beto Saroldi (BR), Charles Master (TNT), among others. Juliano is endorser for Basso Straps and Serrano Amps..
“I didn't know the guitarist of Hard Blues Trio before. He's very good”, said Hique Gomez (Tangos & Tragédias) after sharing the stage with Juliano.
Alexandre Becker (drums and vocals):
Experienced composer, arranger, producer, music educator and professional musician for over thirty years, Alexandre Becker works in workshops and social/cultural projects for children and adults. He participated in recordings and performances by several artists such as Solon Fishbone (BR), Astroverso (BR), The Hound Dogs (BR), James Boogaloo Bolden (USA), Beto Saroldi (BR) and in the Vocal and Instrumental Group De Vez em Canto (BR), among others.
“Becker's drums are a solid stone that keeps the rhythm steady and pulsating”, concluded Luciano Leães, who signs the production of the group's most recent material.
Contato para shows:
Porto Alegre-RS +55 51 98402-5128
São Paulo-SP +55 19 98405-4222
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