75 BIRTHDAY BASH Hans Theessink
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2025
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04.04.2025
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- 1 BRIDGES 03:27
- 2 WHAT WILL THE CHILDREN PLAY 06:00
- 3 SEVEN SPANISH ANGELS 04:17
- 4 SOUL ON FIRE 04:46
- 5 LEAVING AT DAYBREAK 05:40
- 6 SEND US BRIGHTER DAYS 04:13
- 7 BRING ME LITTLE WATER SYLVIE 02:31
- 8 BEAUTIFUL 04:54
- 9 SOMLANDELA 01:39
- 10 VINTAGE RED WINE 07:02
- 11 SCHWOAZZMARIE 04:36
- 12 DA SCHURL UND DA LINGGE 04:08
- 13 HARD TIMES COME AGAIN NO MORE 05:07
- 14 MAY THE ROAD 04:19
- 15 MY GIRL 05:47
- 16 SLIDIN’ DELTA 03:42
- 17 NEEDED TIME 03:56
- 18 GOING DOWN SLOW 06:02
- 19 GOIN’ DOWN THE ROAD FEELING BAD 04:09
- 20 BLUE BLOOD 02:59
- 21 FCK BLUES 04:07
- 22 SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL 08:17
- 23 ONE KIND FAVOUR 05:15
- 24 HARD TIME KILLING FLOOR 06:05
- 25 SITTIN’ ON TOP OF THE WORLD 06:58
- 26 LOVE YOU BABY 05:12
- 27 PEOPLE GET READY – ONE LOVE 06:42
Info for 75 BIRTHDAY BASH
Hans Theessink's legendary Birthday Bash concerts were recorded at the Metropol in Vienna in 2023 and 2024. Fans and music lovers came from all over Europe and North America to celebrate Hans' birthday (5 April). The atmosphere was splendid - Hans and his musical colleagues took the audience on a wonderful musical journey - handmade music at its best.
“I’ve been on the road for over 50 years and feel blessed that I’ve been able to make this incredible musical journey, often accompanied by a wonderful extended family of music makers.” (Hans Theessink)
After more than 8000 concerts and 50 years on the road, HANS THEESSINK is a blues and roots music institution. His unmistakable acoustic guitar style, his sonorous voice, and his penchant for melodies and vocals, as well as his charismatic stage presence, have become trademarks of the Dutchman and Viennese resident. Trademarks that are recognized and appreciated worldwide, and have earned Theessink – whom Bo Diddley once called “a hell of a guitar player” – a Grammy nomination, as well as a nomination at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis TN, and several Amadeus and Danish Music Awards. In 2018, Hans was inducted into The Dutch Blues Hall of Fame.
Every year, Hans Theessink gathers an illustrious group of musicians to his “second Viennese living room” the Metropol. There he gives the audience—and himself—the most wonderful birthday present that can be given to such a tireless ambassador of roots and blues music: making music together. When the great and much-too-soon departed blues legend Luther Allison attributed a “special philosophy” to this music, he revealed himself to be Hans Theessink’s brother in spirit. Theessink doesn’t just play this music — he lives, breathes, and embodies it. And he does so in a way that has unfortunately become quite rare. Hans Theessink’s music — much like Hans himself — is relaxed, laid back, unflashy, and perfectly-suited to lose yourself in. His sonorous voice and virtuoso, rhythmic guitar have become unmistakable trademarks, as has his unparalleled songwriting, whether he’s singing about love, friendship, and togetherness, or about how life isn’t all sunshine. It is a recognition that, regardless of our ancestry and origins, the color of our blood is always the same, connecting us all. This is a central component of the “special philosophy” of the blues. Anyone who has ever attended a Hans Theessink concert knows that he succeeds in conveying this sense of community to the audience from the very first bars.
“75 Birthday Bash” documents this perfectly, from “Bridges,” with Insingizi and Roland Guggenbichler, to the closing “People Get Ready – One Love,” with Eric Bibb, Ulrika Bibb, Eleanor Shanley, Vlado Kreslin, Insingizi, Roland Guggenbichler, Douglas Linton & The Plan Bs. On “Schwoazzmarie” and “Da Schurl Und da Lingge,” Theessink, with Ernst Molden at his side, proves that he long ago fell in love with the language of his adopted hometown — of course adding his own twist. The grande dame of British blues, Dana Gillespie, takes to the Birthday Bash stage on “May The Road,” along with Guy Davis, Anja Klipic, Christina Eckhard, Chris Fillmore, Angus Thomas, and Alee Thelfa, among others. Christian Dozzler also joins the band on some tracks, such as “Slidin’ Delta.” This list alone puts beyond question the immense global status that Hans Theessink has achieved over the decades.
“I see the Birthday Bash concerts as a great opportunity to make music with friends.” “We make this music because it touches our souls. It simply creates a sense of family!” (Hans Theessink)
Hans Theessink, guitar, vocals
Eric Bibb, guitar, vocals
Ulrika Bibb, vocals
Eleanor Shanley, vocals
Christian Dozzler, keyboards, harmonica
Douglas Linton & The Plan Bs
Insingizi, vocals, backing vocals
Roland Guggenbichler, piano, accordion
Hans Theessink
We've already had an American in Paris, but a Dutchman in Vienna? And one who has dedicated himself, body and soul, to American blues and roots music? Okay, Hans Theessink (pronounced Tay-sink) did not pick the easiest way to do this, but he has done so with a certain degree of single-mindedness.
Like others of his generation, in the early 1960‘s a love of the Blues took hold of the man whom Bo Diddley described as "one helluva guitar player", and it has not let go since. Above all, the country blues with its earthy and heartfelt sound impressed Hans Theessink and played a major role in his development as a musician. His roots are unmistakenly in the blues, but has also been influenced by countless other aspects of roots music. This musical variety has become a trademark of Hans Theessink, who as a songwriter has succeeded in building bridges to the present in addressing issues which reflect the reality of the here and now.
Hans is probably Europe's bluesexport Nr.1 - one of the top blues and roots musicians worldwide who has entertained audiences around the globe during a musical career that spans over more than 35 years. The world's leading bluespaper - US magazine Blues Revue wrote: "Hans Theessink is an international blues treasure. He is one of the world's pre-eminent country pickers and his warm baritone expresses blues".
Theessink's first recording was an EP in 1970. Since then his music has continually developed and so far Hans has released 20 albums, a songbook, a blues-guitar instruction video and a DVD. His CDs are guaranteed award winners. "Banjoman", the tribute project to Derroll Adams, that Hans produced with Arlo Guthrie, was recently nominated for a Grammy.
In 2004 Hans got the Austrian Amadeus award for "Songs from the Southland", a tribute to the music of the American South - a constant source of inspiration and companion on his musical journey. A Danish Music Award for best bluesalbum followed in 2005. His most recent CD "Bridges" - a recording with the new Hans Theessink Band, is again nominated for the Amadeus in the category best Blues-, Jazz-, Roots-, Folk-album. Hans' latest work is a DVD "Live in Concert" - "A Blues & Roots Revue" - it shows the Hans Theessink Band in action + lots of other special features. Hans' productions are known for their excellent sound quality and are also in big demand in HiFi circles.
Through his unmistakable guitarwork, sonorous baritone voice and stage presence, Hans has attained a status which is unique for a European. He has performed at many of the most prominent North American music festivals such as the "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival", the "Chicago Blues Festival", the "Kerville Folk Festival", the "Toronto Soul & Blues Festival", the "Kansas City Blues & Jazz Festival", the "Edmonton Folk Festival", the "St.Louis Blues & Heritage Festival", the "King Biscuit Blues Festival", the "Woody Guthrie Festival" and the "Ultimate Rhythm and Blues Cruise" to name a few.
Hans Theessink has become one of the most sought-after artists of the international blues scene. He is more or less constantly "on tour" and plays an average of 200 concerts a year - a modern day troubadour and entertainer who keeps on spellbinding audiences all over the world with his rich and emotional sounds.
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