Robert Křesťan and Druhá Tráva & Madalen

The traditional spring birthday concert of the Zábřeh folk and country band Madalen features an exceptional guest – Robert Křesťan and the band Druhá Tráva, a legend of the Czech folk, country and bluegrass scene. The evening's programme will showcase a selection of works from the band's early days through songs from their acclaimed albums "Díl první" and "Díl druhý", for which Druhá Tráva won the Anděl Awards, and Robert Křesťan was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The evening is also a birthday concert for Madalen, celebrating 34 years on stage, and a commemoration of 35 years of Druhá Tráva's existence. The programme is divided into two parts: Madalen performs from 19:00, followed by Druhá Tráva from 19:50.

Druhá Tráva was founded in 1991 when Robert Křesťan and Luboš Malina established the band after leaving Poutníci. The band is a recognized pillar of acoustic, folk and Americana music and has released over 21 albums in the Czech Republic and the USA. Current line-up: Robert Křesťan (vocals, mandolin, guitar), Luboš Malina (banjo, Irish whistles, tenor saxophone, vocals), Luboš Novotný (dobro, lap steel, vocals), Radek Hlávka (guitar, vocals), Tomáš Liška (double bass, bass guitar), Martin Novák (drums, percussion, cajon). Madalen is a Zábřeh-based band playing acoustic music at the intersection of folk and country, known for its distinctive female vocals.