2026 Show
We’re thrilled to welcome the sensational Dawn Tyler Watson to Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2026!
Backed by the Ben Racine Band, this performance promises an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals, tight grooves, and heart-melting blues delivered with class and passion.
From winning the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis to earning her JUNO Award and multiple accolades across North America, Dawn has become a defining voice in contemporary blues.
Expect soaring vocals, soulful horn lines, and deep emotional storytelling as Dawn brings her award-winning energy to the mountains of Brezoi.
🎵 Lineup on Stage:
- Dawn Tyler Watson – Vocals
- Ben Racine – Guitar & Vocals
- Additional members of The Ben Racine Band
💙 “Her fabulous voice and incandescent stage presence make her the Queen of the Blues in Montreal.” – Journal de Montréal
💙 “A personality that lifts off the stage and fills every note with fire.” – Blues Revue Magazine
📍 Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2026
🗓️ 21–26 July 2026
📍 Brezoi, Vâlcea, Romania
🎟️ Tickets
About artist
Dawn Tyler Watson
With a voice that’s been described as “a supple, sultry, sexy marvel” (Blues on Stage) and “one of Canada’s true Blues treasures” (Blues Music Magazine), Dawn Tyler Watson stands among the most celebrated blues artists of her generation.
Based in Montreal, Dawn’s career shines with international acclaim — from smoky jazz clubs to world-renowned festivals, she delivers performances filled with emotion, authenticity, and groove. Backed by the powerhouse Ben Racine Band, she’s captivated audiences across Europe, the U.S., and Canada with her unmistakable blend of blues, soul, and gospel fire.
Winner of the 2020 JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year, Dawn has also earned:
🏆 Maple Blues Awards – Recording & Songwriter of the Year
🏆 Blues Music Award (US) – Vocal Instrumentalist of the Year
🏆 Blues Blast Award (Chicago) – Female Artist of the Year
Her breakthrough album Mad Love continues to receive rave reviews, holding steady on the Roots Music Report Charts for over three years and praised as “one of the best albums of the year in any genre” (John Kereiff).
Dawn’s stage presence radiates warmth and confidence, making her a true ambassador of Canadian blues worldwide — from Festival International du Blues de Tremblant to Cognac Blues Passions (France), PapJazz Festival (Haiti), and Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise (USA & Norway).