2026 Show
Bette Smith live at Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2026
Brooklyn soul fire on the Brezoi stage
🌟 The lineup for Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2026 keeps growing! 💙
We’re thrilled to announce that the sensational Bette Smith joins our 2026 lineup! 🔥🎤
🎵 Described by The New York Times as “moving effortlessly across the stage, strutting like Tina Turner,” Bette Smith is a Brooklyn-born powerhouse whose explosive mix of soul, gospel, funk, blues, and rock & roll makes every performance unforgettable.
💿 Her new album, Goodthing (Kartel Music Group, 2024), produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Jimmy Hogarth, captures her magnetic stage presence and deep emotional range - a record filled with passion, resilience, and truth.
⭐ “A major new voice in soul music.” – PopMatters
⭐ “An explosive cocktail of soul, rock, funk and blues.” – Rolling Stone France
⭐ “Bette Smith’s third release, Goodthing, makes a ‘good thing’ out of the darkness.” - NPR / WBGO
From the streets of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, to major stages across Europe and North America, Bette Smith has shared the spotlight with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Drive-By Truckers, and many others - captivating audiences worldwide with her powerful, soul-drenched performances.
🎶 Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2026
📅 21-26 July 2026
📍 Brezoi, Vâlcea, Romania
💙 Six days and nights of unforgettable blues, soulful power, and the most beautiful community of music lovers in Europe.
🎟️ Tickets
About artist
Bette Smith
The fiery soul of Brooklyn
Born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, Bette Smith fuses soul, rock & roll, funk, blues, and gospel into a sound that’s as bold as it is timeless. With a voice described as “raspy,” “sassy,” “raunchy,” and “sweet ’n soulful,” she channels the raw spirit of classic soul while infusing it with her own electrifying energy.
💿 Her latest album, Goodthing (Kartel Music Group, 2024), was recorded in the UK with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Jimmy Hogarth (Amy Winehouse, James Blunt, Sia, Tina Turner). The record captures the power, emotion, and authenticity that define her artistry - a fearless mix of vulnerability and fire.
⭐ “Brooklyn native Bette Smith mashes up soul, gospel, and rock & roll.” – Washington Post
⭐ “A major new voice in soul music.” – PopMatters
⭐ “An explosive cocktail of soul, rock, funk and blues.” – Rolling Stone France
⭐ “Bette Smith moved effortlessly across the stage, strutting like Tina Turner.” – The New York Times
Her journey — from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn to international stages — has taken her alongside Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Drive-By Truckers, and more. With features in The New York Times, Billboard, Paste, NPR, and MOJO, Bette Smith has become one of the most captivating and soulful voices in contemporary music.
🌍 Origin: Brooklyn, New York, USA
🎧 Label: Kartel Music Group
🎙️ Producer: Jimmy Hogarth
“Bette is the real deal. Her delivery is the truth and comes straight from the heart.” – Jimmy Hogarth