Biography
The Fred Barreto Group is a blues‑rock quartet based in Luxembourg, led by Brazilian guitarist Fred Barreto, renowned for his powerful playing, instantly recognizable tone, and striking stage presence. Alongside Fred are Nadja Prange on organ, Daniel Fastro on bass, and Michael Stein on drums, united by a shared passion for an organic, edgy sound deeply rooted in the blues. Together, they blend the timeless energy of rock with the soulful vibrations of the blues, with a modern, distinctive identity that fully comes to life on stage.
Over the course of more than 150 concerts, the band has established itself as a solid name on the international blues‑rock scene. They have opened for Toto at Rockhal (Luxembourg), as well as for Ian Paice (Deep Purple) and Ana Popovic, and have performed on the main stage of the Blues & Jazz Rallye. They have also shared the bill with Canned Heat, Robben Ford, and Kirk Fletcher at Blues Express, and even taken their music as far as the Dekatali festival on Réunion Island. On the recording side, after the singles “So Many Things” (2016) and “Time To Escape” (2019), followed by the EP “For So Long”, FBG took a major step forward with their first full‑length album “Moving On” (2021), featuring tracks such as “Living and Loving”, “Dream Again”, and “Moving On”, which confirm the band’s maturity and unique character.
They are now pursuing this path with the same unwavering drive to bring an original, authentic, and uncompromising repertoire to the stage, whether in intimate venues or on major festival stages. Supported by a rock‑solid rhythm section and a naturally charismatic frontman, the Fred Barreto Group stands out as one of the most distinctive voices of blues‑rock made in Luxembourg.
Career Highlights
- Supporting act for Toto, Rockhal, Belval (LU), 2022
- Open Air Belval meets Orchestra Philharmonie Luxembourg, Belval (LU), 2022
- Support for Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Kirchheimbolanden (DE), 2022
- Main Stage with Robben Ford, Kirk Fletcher, Blues Express Festival, Differdange (LU), 2021
- Blues Express Festival – Online Edition, Aalt Stadhaus, Differdange (LU), 2020
- Supporting act for Ian Paice (Deep Purple, Whitesnake), Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette (LU), 2019
- Main stage Detakali Festival, Reunion Island – Indian Ocean – (FR), 2019
- Main stage with Canned Heat, Blues Express Festival, Differdange (LU), 2018
- Supporting act for The Wanton Bishops, KUFA, Esch-sur-Alzette (LU), 2016
- Main stage Blues & Jazz Rally, Luxembourg City (LU), 2015, 2025, 2026
- Supporting act for Ana Popović, Blues Club, Luxembourg City (LU), 2010
Photos
Photos by ©LugdivineUnfer & ©TomDiMaggio
Discography

2024
Too Much
Fred Barreto | Nadja Prange | Daniel Fastro | Michael Stein

2023
Night Ride
Fred Barreto | Nadja Prange | Daniel Fastro | Michael Stein

2021
Moving On
Fred Barreto | Nadja Prange | Daniel Fastro | Michael Stein

2020
For So Long
Fred Barreto | Nadja Prange | Daniel Fastro | Michael Stein
Videos
Fred Barreto Group | Pop-Up Sessions
Fred Barreto Group | Open Air Belval with Gast Waltzing







