From France, the Django Festival Allstars were swinging like crazy as they brought the music of the legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt fully into the 21st century.

The Django Festival Allstars have grown into a brilliantly cohesive group of star musicians who've taken America by storm, performing at top concert halls and festivals to standing ovations. Featuring Samson Schmitt, Pierre Blanchard, Ludovic Beier, Michael Joseph, and Antonio Licusati, the band will transport you to a romantic Paris of the '20s and '30s when “gitane” music filled the air. The Django Festival Allstars bring this music to 'today', combining known standards and original music resulting in an intoxicating night!! They swing like crazy and will break your heart with a ballad.

“Sensational... Standout performance... Hardest swinging band at the Newport Jazz Festival” –Downbeat Magazine

Samson Schmitt: lead guitar
Ludovic Beier: Accordion and Accordina
Pierre Blanchard: Violin
Michael Joseph: Rhythm Guitar and Vocals
Antonio Licusati: Bass