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Gloria and the Doctors
Also known as: Gloria Turrini & The Doctors
• Italy• Active: 2023–
BluesSoul BluesContemporary BluesGospel BluesFunk Blues
A Florence-based blues trio fronted by singer-drummer Gloria Turrini, who took Italy to second place at the 2026 European Blues Challenge in Katowice.
Instruments
Vocals, Drums, Washboard, Piano, Guitar
Labels
Brutture Moderne, Bloos Records
from
Italia
Musical Influence
Gloria and the Doctors' second place at the 2026 European Blues Challenge places Gloria Turrini among the leading contemporary voices of the Italian blues scene, following on from her decade-long partnership with Mecco Guidi as G & The Doctor (Source: European Blues Union; artist bios).
Formative experiences
- •2010s: Gloria Turrini builds her name fronting the duo "G & The Doctor" with keyboardist Mecco Guidi, releasing five albums together (Source: artist bios).
- •2023: The trio with pianist Simone Scifoni and guitarist Riccardo Ferrini travels to New Orleans to record debut album "Dat Nola Trip" (Source: Blues Blast Magazine).
- •2025: Releases the album "Across the Blues" on Bloos Records (Source: Bloos Records).
- •November 2025: Wins the Italian Blues Challenge (IBC-EBC selection) run by the Italian Blues Union (Source: Deltablues).
- •January 2026: Represents Italy at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (Source: Deltablues).
- •April 2026: Takes second place at the European Blues Challenge in Katowice, Poland (Source: European Blues Union).
Instruments & Equipment
Collaborators
2010s
Keyboardist; longtime collaborator in the duo G & The Doctor, five albums together (Source: artist bios).
Watch & Listen
Featured
GLORIA AND THE DOCTORS (Italy) @ European Blues Challenge 2026, Katowice, Poland - 16/04/26
Italy's second-place performance at the 2026 European Blues Challenge.
YouTube
Gloria and the Doctors - European Blues Challenge 2026 (highlights)
ROCCA BLUES FESTIVAL 2024 - GLORIA TURRINI & DOCTORS - ROCCELLA IONICA 3 AGOSTO 2024
Gloria Turrini & Riccardo Ferrini Spirit In Blues 8.09.24
Gloria Turrini's G and the Doctors LIVE at Brunchin'Zona
Gloria Turrini G and the Doctor's live Hobo's
"I Just Wanna Make Love to You" cover by Gloria & the Doctors
Watch & Listen
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Press & quotes
"A love song to New Orleans."
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dat Nola Trip | — | — | — | — | — | — | Debut album, recorded in New Orleans, with guest musicians Andy J Forest, Roberto Luti, Robert Snow and Rosalynn Deroos (Source: Blues Blast Magazine). | |
| 2025 | Across the Blues | — | — | — | — | — | — | Roots-focused album released on Bloos Records (Source: Bloos Records). |
Famous songs
01I Just Wanna Make Love to You (cover)
02Dat Dog
Awards & Recognition
2025
Italian Blues Challenge (IBC-EBC selection)
Winner
2026
European Blues Challenge, Katowice
Second place
External links
Booking / Contact
Booking agency
Not publicly available
Agent/management
Not publicly available
Booking email
gloriaturrini@yahoo.itBooking phone
+39 335 5341 473Booking URL
https://www.gloriaandthedoctors.com/contact/Info og booking direkte via bandets offisielle kontaktside.
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