Strait Str. 2 the Blues (The Rainbow Edition) is the second instalment of the Blues extravaganza being organised as part of the Valletta Cultural Agency’s Strada Stretta Programme. The event shall be held in the impressive courtyard at MAE WEST establishment in Strait Street on Wednesday 13^th September, kicking off at 8:30pm. With a five-piece band led by the trio Vinyl Paradise (Ben Bailey, Patrick Camilleri, Antoine Tonna), along with guitar virtuoso Wayne Camilleri and keyboardist Mark Kram, the performance will include guest appearances by Mikaela Attard, Matthew James Borg, Frank Calleja, Brooke, Stefan Xuereb and Dario Genovese.

The show is a ‘must-see’ for all Blues afficionados, with a set list incorporating original numbers, Delta Blues, Texas Blues, British blues and ‘crossover’ blues numbers.  Entrance is free and a Blues-inspired good time is guaranteed. This year’s edition of Strait Str. 2 the Blues is also the Rainbow edition, taking place concurrently with Euro Pride 2023 festivities in Valletta.