The Blues Odyssey performing live at Whelan's, Dublin

The BluesOdyssey

Dublin, Ireland/ Six members/ Four countries

Next show07 Oct 2026

The Grand Social — Dublin

Headline performance, co-headlining with America's Got Talent finalist Steve Ray Ladson for an evening celebrating blues and country music.

About the band

Chicago blues, Texas blues, soul, Southern rock and classic rhythm & blues — played by six musicians from four countries.

The Blues Odyssey is a Dublin-based international blues collective bringing together world-class musicians from Ireland, Brazil, Italy, and the United States. Rooted in the traditions of Chicago blues, Texas blues, soul, Southern rock, and classic rhythm & blues, the band delivers electrifying performances that celebrate the genre's timeless spirit while infusing it with modern energy and world-class musicianship. Their shows are built around authenticity, improvisation, and the chemistry of six accomplished performers who have shared stages with internationally renowned artists and audiences across the globe.

Fronted by Brazilian vocalist and bassist Nil Guimarães and GRAMMY®-nominated guitarist, multi-platinum producer, and composer Julyo, The Blues Odyssey combines powerhouse vocals, powerful guitar work, soulful Hammond organ, blues saxophone, and an explosive Latin rhythm section. The band's members have extensive careers spanning recording, film composition, television, international touring, and major music festivals, creating a unique musical identity that draws equally from American blues traditions and contemporary global influences.

Although currently performing an acclaimed repertoire of classic blues and soul interpretations, The Blues Odyssey is actively developing original material for future release.

Julyo and Nil Guimarães of The Blues Odyssey
Julyo & Nil Guimarães

Live at Whelan's, Dublin

Hear the room

Feeling Good

feat. Nil Guimarães — Live at Whelan's

Crossroads

Live at Whelan's

Nil Guimarães on bass and lead vocals at Whelan's
Julyo, Jhow and Dario Rodighiero on stage at Whelan's
Mason McMillen, Nil Guimarães and Julyo performing at Whelan's

Live at Whelan's, Dublin — photography by Mariia Koshyrenkova

The collective

Six players,
four countries

Julyo of The Blues Odyssey
Guitar & Vocals · Band Leader

Julyo

GRAMMY®-nominated musician, multi-platinum producer, guitarist and composer, internationally recognized for genre-defying performances, award-winning productions, and cross-cultural musical collaborations.

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Nil Guimarães of The Blues Odyssey
Bass & Lead VocalsBR

Nil Guimarães

Brazilian blues, soul and rock singer and bassist, finalist on The Voice Brasil, acclaimed for commanding major festival stages with electrifying performances.

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Dario Rodighiero of The Blues Odyssey
Keys, Harmonica & VocalsIT

Dario Rodighiero

Italian pianist, composer, arranger and producer based in Dublin, creating music for film, television, live performance and recording projects worldwide.

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Jhow of The Blues Odyssey
Congas & PercussionBR

Jhow

Brazilian percussionist and drummer renowned for energetic performances, rhythmic versatility and international collaborations across blues, rock, Latin and world music.

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Mason McMillen of The Blues Odyssey
Saxophone

Mason McMillen

Versatile saxophonist, bassist, vocalist and songwriter recognized for dynamic live performances and musical versatility spanning blues, rock and soul.

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Reo Odirile of The Blues Odyssey
DrumsUS

Reo Odirile

American drummer from Ohio of African American and Botswana heritage, recognized for dynamic performances, versatility, and powerful stage presence.

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Credentials

GRAMMY® nominatedJulyo — guitar
Multi-platinum producerJulyo — guitar
The Voice Brasil finalistNil Guimarães — bass & vocals
Film & television composerDario Rodighiero — keyboards
Whelan's, DublinLive performance

Press photos

Hi-res available
on request

The Blues Odyssey, full band
Julyo and Mason McMillen of The Blues Odyssey
The Blues Odyssey, full band against a concrete wall
The Blues Odyssey photographed on a stairwell

All photography by Mariia Koshyrenkova

Stage plot & input list

Six-piece: guitar, bass, keys/harmonica, saxophone, congas, drums. 22 inputs, 6 monitor mixes (one in-ear), 3 active DIs. Full backline provided by the band.

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Stage plot — Technical Rider 2026
Input list — Technical Rider 2026

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Get in touch

Contact
Michael HarmonMusic@TheBluesOdyssey.com
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@bluesodyssey