Javier Vargas, Spain’s most acclaimed blues guitarist, founder of Vargas Blues Band.
Javier has earned the merit of being a living legend on the electric guitar both in his homeland Spain, and around the world with his unique Latin Blues and powerful sound.
Eight platinum discs for sales records and more than 27 albums released since 1991 with his Vargas Blues Band in addition to countless national and international tours.
Collaborations with legendary artists such as Carlos Santana who recorded Javier’s hit ‘Blues Latino’ with Grammy nominations for Best Instrumental, Prince, Chris Rea, Jack Bruce, Carmine Appice, Glenn Hughes, Devon Allman and Double Trouble the band of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, and many more.
Javier Vargas will celebrate his upcoming tour in Australia with a new album titled Down Under Blues which promises to be more than just a simple blues album.
In Down Under Blues Javier’s guitar playing transcends the traditional blues, elevating this musical genre to a completely new level. The album is a powerful blend of heartfelt lyrics and masterful guitar work. With Down Under Blues listeners will experience the blues like never before!
He has been called
‘a living legend on the electric guitar’
‘the King of the Latin blues’
‘a guitar blues player of another dimension’
Where are we playing at?
Latest Album
Blues Magic - Recorded Live
Vargas Blues Band’s latest release, Blues Magic, recorded live on 9 December 2024 at the Revi Rock Studios in Madrid, Spain, with special guests Miguel Rios, Bobby Alexander and John Parsons.
Discography
The King of Latin Blues
Double album released in 2018, a compilation of Javier’s best songs throughout his career with collaboration from John Byron Jagger, Mick Jagger’s nephew, on vocals, and Steve Hunter, musician from Aerosmith, Lou Reed and Alice Cooper, on the guitar.
Best of my Blues
Released in 2024, one of the greatest albums produced by Javier, demonstrating his exceptional versatility accompanied by powerful vocals.
Del Sur
Released in 2020, a remarkable selection of 12 handcrafted songs with Javier’s distinctive guitar playing, creating stunning versions of amazing melodies.