Stef Paglia is a Belgian guitarist and singer from Aarschot who works at the crossroads of blues, roots rock and soul. He studied at the PXL-Music conservatory in Hasselt and built his reputation as a co-founder of The BluesBones and as a sideman to Kaz Hawkins, before launching his own band in 2017. He won the Belgian Blues Award for Best Instrumentalist in 2024 and ranked in the Benelux Top 10 blues-rock guitarists. Since early 2026 he has focused exclusively on his own project, having parted ways with The BluesBones after fourteen years.
Stef Paglia left The BluesBones after fourteen years as co-founder to focus entirely on his own band and new projects.
The live album 'Stef Paglia Live', recorded at the Open Air Blues Festival in Brezoi (Romania) on 25 July 2025, was released on 30 January 2026.
Paglia restarted his band as a new trio with Hammond organ, guitar/vocals and drums for a more powerful, raw sound.
Paglia won the Belgian Blues Award 2024 in the category 'Best Instrumentalist'.
Paglia performed with The BluesBones at Berkelblues in Eibergen and also appeared at the Open Air Blues Festival in Brezoi.
De Amer celebrates 35 years with an extensive jubilee weekend. On Sunday 20 September, the festival grounds feature live music, guided walks and workshops.
Singing drummer Marlon Pichel brings his soul and funk-driven sound to De Amer with a full band and brass section, celebrating the venue's 35th anniversary.
