BMAD-Trio im Bitburger Jazzclub

BMAD Trio at the Bitburger Jazzclub

The Eifel Jazz Initiative never ceases to surprise with its unusual jazz offerings. This time, it’s a band with a very original name:
BMAD, also known as Boogie Music Against Depression, was founded in 2020 during the pandemic as a duo to bring joy and help combat depression. In 2023, BMAD expanded into a trio with Christian Ries on piano and vocals—with his distinctive voice—Paulo Simões on guitar, and Rob Schauls on drums.

BMAD captivates audiences with a compelling mix of boogie-woogie, blues, and timeless jazz classics, as well as original compositions. Their distinctive sound shows clear influences from esteemed musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Eddie Boyd, Jimmie Bell, Leroy Carr, John Len, Chatman (Memphis Slim),
Billie Holiday), Eroll Garner, Sammy Price, Blind John Davis, Champion Jack Dupree, Eleanora Fagan, Roosevelt Sykes, and Fats Waller, …

Monday Night Jazz takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026, starting at 8:00 p.m. in the Jazz Ballroom at the Bitburg Bowling Center, Charles-Lindbergh-Allee 5. Admission is free.