Hans Theessink
HANS THEESSINK – Holland/Austria
also the HANS THEESSINK BAND and with TERRY EVANS – USA
Hans Theessink is one of the busiest people on the international blues-circuit today. After more than 40 years ‘on the road’ and with 20 albums, an instruction video, a songbook and a DVD to his name, Hans Theessink has become a roots and blues institution. With his sonorous baritone voice and unmistakable guitar work, Hans is in great demand. He tours Europe, Britain, North-America, Australia and New Zealand. He is one of the few Europeans to perform at the biggest Blues, Jazz and Folk Festivals in America, the homeland of the blues. The US blues press called him ‘An international blues treasure’ and ‘One of the world’s pre-eminent pickers’. The legendary Bo Diddley called him ‘One helluva guitar player’. He’s a modern day troubadour and entertainer who keeps on spellbinding audiences all over the world with his rich and emotional sounds. In 2009 Hans was nominated for the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, TN for ‘Best Acoustic Album of the Year’.
Musical variety has always been Hans Theessink’s trademark. Whether he plays solo or with other musicians, Theessink is a sure guarantee for heartfelt blues & roots music on a high emotional and technical level. His extensive roots repertoire is the tour guide for a musical journey that takes the audience on a trip through a mix of Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Roots and Gospel – a celebration of infectious “handmade” music.
‘Hans Theessink, the Dutch-born and Austrian-based singer and guitarist, has long been one of our finest blues revivalists. Songs from the Southland, is one of the best albums of traditional, acoustic blues that I’ve heard from anyone in years………’ – Sing Out, Fall 2003.
In the Hans Theessink Band, he is joined by keyboards and piano; bass and drums; and three vocalists known collectively as Insingizi. Insingizi are a trio from Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. On stage they offer soulful a-cappella singing, percussion and some wonderful choreography.
A great band for any Festival.
The next British tour, 29th August till 21st September 2010 is almost fully booked. See dates below
Upcoming Gigs
Hans Theessink
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 29/Aug/10 | Hans Theessink in Colne | Great British R&B Festival |
| Address: International Stage, The Muni, Albert Road. | ||
| 30/Aug/10 | Hans Theessink in Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury Folk Festival |
| 31/Aug/10 | Hans Theessink in Abergavenny | Hen and Chickens |
| Address: Flannel Street Abergavenny, Gwent. | ||
| 01/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Faringdon | M.A.D.D. |
| Address: The Portwell Angel” 26 Market Place. Venue phone: (01367)-248030. | ||
| 02/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Bristol | Jazz at Future Inns |
| Address: Cabot Circus Hotel Bond Street South, Bristol, BS1 3EN. | ||
| 03/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in London | Brooks Blues Bar |
| Address: Telegraph Road, Putney Heath. Venue phone: 020 8788 2011. | ||
| 05/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in London | Walthamstow Folk Club |
| Address: The Plough Inn, 173 Wood Street, E17 3NU. Venue phone: 07740 612 607. | ||
| 06/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Minster | Sheppey Folk and Blues Club |
| Address: Minster Working Man’s Club, Liberty Hall, Union Road, Sheerness, ME12 2HN. | ||
| 08/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Irvine | Irvine Folk Club |
| Address: Vineburgh Community Centre, Quarry Road, Irvine, KA12 8TP. | ||
| 09/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Kirkcaldy | Acoustic Music Club |
| Address: Polish Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive. | ||
| 10/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Resolis | Resolis Community Arts |
| Address: Resolis Memorial Village Hall, Resolis. | ||
| 11/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Findhorn | Universal Hall |
| Address: Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Forres, Findhorn, IV36 3TZ. | ||
| 12/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Milngavie | JMS Concerts |
| Address: Fraser Centre, Douglas Street. | ||
| 13/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Glenfarg, Perthshire | Glenfarg Village Folk Club |
| Address: Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg. | ||
| 15/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Edinburgh | Edinburgh Folk Club |
| Address: Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh. | ||
| 16/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in York | York Folk Club |
| Address: Black Swan, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PR. | ||
| 17/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Liverpool | Garston British Legion |
| Address: Haig House, Woolton Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 5NQ. | ||
| 18/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Worthenbury | Goin’ up the Country Blues & Roots Club |
| Address: Village Hall, Worthenbury. | ||
| 20/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Colchester | Colchester Folk Club |
| Address: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, CO1 1NF. Venue phone: 01206 500 900. | ||
| 21/Sep/10 | Hans Theessink in Dartford | Dartford Folk Club |
| Address: Dartford Working Men’s Club, Essex Rd, DA1 2AU. Venue phone: 01322 222553. | ||