{"title":"Hans Theessink","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of Hans Theessink vinyl records, CDs, box sets, and more at Darkside Records. Shop new and used releases with fresh inventory arriving daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hans-theessink-hard-road-blues","title":"Hans Theessink- Hard Road Blues (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eI recorded HARD ROAD BLUES in 2 nights (October 6th-7th, 1994) in the OPUS Recorder Music Studio in Austria in one go and all analog. It was quite a meditative affair, recorded very well by sound engineer Andreas Fabianek. We used a vocal mic, a guitar mic, and a few other mics to capture the natural sound of the room. The recording sounds very organic; you can feel every movement and breathing and you can literally hear the fingers dancing on the fretboard. The record was first released in 1994 on vinyl, CD and cassette. HARD ROAD BLUES has been highly acclaimed by fans and press alike and has sold very well. If a copy of this pressing ever turns up in good condition, it would cost quite a bit of money. Unfortunately, the fire devil struck at the German pressing plant - many masters and matrices were destroyed; including those of HARD ROAD BLUES. A subsequent pressing was therefore impossible. But during Corona 2020 I had a lot of time to look through my stock of recordings and I also found the HARD ROAD BLUES master tapes. That's when the idea came up to re-release this record.I contacted Christoph Stickl from CSMastering. Christoph had already done an excellent remastering of my 1987 \"Baby Wants To Boogie\" LP and he was therefore predestined to carry out this rather delicate work for HARD ROAD BLUES as well. He reviewed the tapes, which after all, were already 27 years old, and said he'd have to \"bake\" them in the oven to play them and start remastering. Luckily the tapes were still in good shape and so Christoph was able to do the remastering without interrupting the AAA chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Bill's Guitar: Hans Theessink Manus (Akm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You Make Me Feel So Good: Hans Theessink Manus (Akm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Prison Blues: Trad\/Arr. And New Words Hans Theessink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Blind Willie: Hans Theessink Manus (Akm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e One Kind Favour: Blind Lemon Jefferson \/ Arr. Hans Theessin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vicksburg Is My Home: Hans Theessink Manus (Akm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hard Road Blues: Hans Theessink Manus (Akm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Two Trains: Trad\/Arr. Hans Theessink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sugar Babe: Mance Lipscomb (Tradition Music Co)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Minnibelle: Hans Theessink Manus (Akm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shotgun Blues: Sam Hopkins (Rockland Music)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cypress Grove: Skip James (Blind-Basement-Music)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Groove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006166982877,"sku":"9004484028100","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4186574-2958323.jpg?v=1727227790"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-75-birthday-bash","title":"Hans Theessink- 75 Birthday Bash (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e(2-CD Set) We recorded Hans Theessink's legendary Birthday Bash concerts at the Metropol in Vienna 2023 and 2024. Fans and musical 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 us on a marvelous musical journey - handmade music at it's best. This unique Birthday Bash document full of great moments and unusual sessions is available on 180g Vinyl and double CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e What Will the Children Play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Seven Spanish Angels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Soul on Fire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Leaving at Daybreak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Send Us Brighter Days\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Bring Me Little Water Sylvie\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Beautiful\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Somlandela\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Vintage Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Schwoazzmarie\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Da Schurl Und Da Lingge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Hard Times Come Again No More\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e May the Road\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e My Girl\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Slidin' Delta\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Needed Time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Going Down Slow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Blue Blood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e FCK Blues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Sympathy for the Devil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e One Kind Favour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Hard Time Killing Floor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Sittin' on Top of the World\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Love You Baby\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e People Get Ready - One Love\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46281432596701,"sku":"9004484029206","price":25.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4407582-3328959.jpg?v=1741878052"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-75-birthday-bash-1","title":"Hans Theessink- 75 Birthday Bash (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe recorded Hans Theessink's legendary Birthday Bash concerts at the Metropol in Vienna 2023 and 2024. Fans and musical 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 us on a marvelous musical journey - handmade music at it's best. This unique Birthday Bash document full of great moments and unusual sessions is available on 180g Vinyl and double CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e What Will the Children Play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Vintage Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Soul on Fire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e My Girl\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Needed Time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Slidin' Delta\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e People Get Ready - One Love\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46281503277277,"sku":"9004484029107","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4407581-3328958.jpg?v=1741878787"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-terry-evans-featuring-ry-cooder-delta-time","title":"Hans Theessink \u0026 Terry Evans Featuring Ry Cooder- Delta Time (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl LP pressing. Hans Theessink and Terry Evans may be from separate sides of the Atlantic Ocean but they work together beautifully and make sense as a natural combination. These two vastly experienced and respected musicians are committed performers who are a perfect foil for each other. Theessink's lazy baritone and Evans' extraordinarily soulful gospel tones are tailor made to blend together with spine-tingling results. Timeless blues, gospel and soul related music comes alive in the capable hands of these two masters. With just two guitars and two remarkable voices they bring forth honest and straightforward power in a stripped down musical situation - an unhurried vibe that's contagious and flows with the easy rhythm of buddies with mutual respect having a blast singing and playing together. Guitarist Ry Cooder is featured on 3 tracks and joining Terry on backing vocals on 5 tracks are Arnold McCuller and Willie Greene Jr..\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelta Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues Stay Away from Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Hurts Me Too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Come People Act Like That\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Birds and the Bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild Myself a Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown in Mississippi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelter from the Storm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Need Money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaven's Airplane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouring Water on a Drowning Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 9004484022108\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Blue Groove\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46974366875869,"sku":"9004484022108","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2025637.jpg?v=1762832952"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-slow-train","title":"Hans Theessink- Slow Train (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded in a non-studio environment - fantastic ambient sound! Theessink has composed a stirring set of songs that seamlessly fuse his unplugged picking, sonorous voice, and three-piece band into the very definition of laid-back comfort. Three singers from Zimbabwe add wonderful harmonies that fill-out the music to magical effect. Such magnificent combinations of seemingly divergent elements drive this splendid album to spine-tingling heights. Theessink doesn't play traditional blues here; instead, he deftly references the genre as one of many stops on his global trek through the Delta, into backwoods folk, and onward to Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow Train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatrina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod Created the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThula Mama\/Oh Mother Don't You Weep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove You Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Man Trouble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving at Daybreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay the Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun on for a Long Time 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Luther Played the Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 9004484016107\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Blue Groove\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46974434345181,"sku":"9004484016107","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2028155.jpg?v=1762833098"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-johnny-the-devil","title":"Hans Theessink- Johnny \u0026 The Devil (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1989 Hans Theessink (\"The Euro-Bluesman\") recorded this album of originals, covers of prewar country blues (Son House's \"Grinning in Your Face,\" Garfield Akers' \"Dough Roller Blues\"), even an arrangement of Jimmy Cliff's \"Living in Limbo.\" He is ably accompanied by a 10-piece band, including horn section, saxes, tablas and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 9004484020203\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New CD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Blue Groove\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982416859357,"sku":"9004484020203","price":22.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3824037.jpg?v=1762923423"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-65th-birthday-bash","title":"Hans Theessink- 65th Birthday Bash (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn April 5th, 2013 we recorded the legendary Hans Theessink Birthday Bash concert in the Metropol in Vienna. Fans and musical friends came from near and far to celebrate Hans' 65th birthday. The atmosphere was splendid and the performers took us on a marvelous musical journey. This CD is a unique 65th Birthday Bash document full of great moments and unusual sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTears Are Rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe's on the Road Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Home Upon the Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDer Zug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrief Von Lukas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeportees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest I Do 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove You Baby 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving at Daybreak 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Expectations 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGÖ, Du Bleibtst Heut Nacht Bei Mir 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay the Road 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing of Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46983559020765,"sku":"9004484024201","price":22.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2506589.jpg?v=1762925631"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-wishing-well-1","title":"Hans Theessink- Wishing Well (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brand new solo acoustic roots-blues-Americana album from Hans The essink. After 7,000 concerts, two dozen albums and more than 40 years 'on the road', Hans is ready with a new solo album. In Wishing Well The essink digs deep into the treasure of American homespun music, and comes up with some wonderful new interpretations of traditional songs, together with strong original compositions and personal favorites by Bob Dylan, Brownie McGhee and Townes van Zandt. He is a master when it comes to making songs his own: even the familiar classics end up sounding like typical The essink-music. With his warm baritone and exquisite work on a variety of stringed instruments, Hans creates a laid back hypnotic groove and draws his audience into a rare and intimate listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Home Upon the Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWishing Well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWayfaring Stranger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake Your Picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnowing on Raton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake Me Down a Pallet on Your Floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlberta Let Your Hair Hang Down Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving with the Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHellbound 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKathmandu 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelia 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallad of Hollis Brown 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDidn't We Try 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly This Morning Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46983665090781,"sku":"9004484023204","price":22.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2157872.jpg?v=1762925838"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-terry-evans-featuring-ry-cooder-delta-time-1","title":"Hans Theessink \u0026 Terry Evans Featuring Ry Cooder- Delta Time (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHans Theessink and Terry Evans may be from separate sides of the Atlantic Ocean but they work together beautifully and make sense as a natural combination. 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Guitarist Ry Cooder is featured on 3 tracks and joining Terry on backing vocals on 5 tracks are Arnold McCuller and Willie Greene Jr..\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelta Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues Stay Away from Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Hurts Me Too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Come People Act Like That\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Birds and the Bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild Myself a Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown in Mississippi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelter from the Storm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Need Money 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaven's Airplane 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouring Water on a Drowning Man 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest I Do 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMississippi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 9004484022207\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New CD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Blue Groove\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46983864025309,"sku":"9004484022207","price":22.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2025636.jpg?v=1762926230"},{"product_id":"hans-theessink-bridges","title":"Hans Theessink- Bridges (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHans Theessink Band 'Bridges ' 2004, Blue Groove SACD BG-1520, produced by Hans The essink BRIDGES is a hybrid SACD - sounds great on good equipment! I recorded this CD with my new band in a church in Tuscany. The church Monte Antico has beautiful acoustics and we did not use any digital reverbs and effects on this recording. It was a great experience to live and work together for a couple of weeks. I still sense that special vibe when listening back to the Bridges album. Enjoy, Hans Theessink A VINTAGE WINE IMPROVES WITH TIME! An, admittedly, unusual comparison with Hans Theessink, but nevertheless absolutely appropriate. As Austria's no. 1 blues export, in fact one of the most important Blues and Roots musicians worldwide, he has amazed audiences and his fans for years by delivering ever greater quality and listening pleasure on CD as well as in concert. After all, during his career of 35 years he has played, as he says himself, 'something between 6,000 and 7,000 concerts in all settings possible'. His CDs are guaranteed award winners. The tribute project to Derroll Adams, 'Banjoman', with Arlo Guthrie and Donovan among others, was just nominated for a Grammy in the US! His songs, the majority of which were written by himself, as well as the diversity of his sidemen emphasize the creativity of this great musical personality. Only recently he formed a new band with very experienced musicians whose first concert took place in August of 2001 in Waidhofen a.d. Ybbs. Many widely acclaimed concerts followed. The band waited to release their first CD as they wanted to 'work things out with each other' first. THE HANS THEESSINK BAND With the beautiful surroundings of Tuscany, near Monte Antico, and inspired by good red wines, Hans The essink and his new band retreated last summer to the acoustically outstanding premises of an old church, set up as a cultural center. For Hans this proved a 'real source of strength' to record the new album. Thomas Löffler, The essink's technician and recording manager, arrived with a truckload of technical equipment and turned the church into a huge recording studio. Hans' new band started to settle in. Harry Stampfer, who still plays the drums in Wolfgang Ambros' band, took along his drums and several percussion instruments. Roland Guggenbichler, frequently on the road with Willi Resetarits (a.k.a. Kurt Ostbahn) brought not only a piano, a Wurlitzer Electric Piano and an accordion, but also a classical Hammond B3 organ. Erich Buchebner, travelling in the past with the well-known Austrian group STS and also a member of the Ostbahn-combo who on the side runs a highly esteemed recording studio, added his electric and upright bass to the mix. Hans The essink himself showed up with a vast amount of guitars, banjos, mandolines, mandocellos and several mouthorgans. Also in Tuscany were the three members of the Zimbabwean choir Insingizi. Hans met the vocal group in 1997 at the event 'Let's spend the night together' at the Orpheum in Graz. Since then both parties have enjoyed working together time and again. With 'Zambezi', one of the titles on the new CD, he dedicated a song to them. Hans Theessink: 'I love their 'earthy' way of singing and their wonderful choreography. They add the African touch, which fits in beautifully with the sound of the band and gives the music a new dimension. The audience is also very enthusiastic about their voices and dance segments during the concerts'. ------(BluesArt Studio, A, Dec.2005) Hans The essink \/ Bridges \/ Blue Groove SACD BG-1520 In life we all involuntarily make comparisons. Whether we are actually consciously aware of them, or not, well, that is another matter entirely. Which brings me to Hans' latest recording; a formidable piece of work which sounds as if it was recorded in a South African township with vocal duties shared between Chris Rea and Paul Simon. But, I am wrong for it was actually recorded in an old church in the Tuscany hills of Monte Antico; whose whole surrounding ambience has created an inspiringly peaceful, soul touching selection of thought provoking moral, social and economic themed songs . Prompting us, to possibly? re-consider our opinions and options concerning the world today. Hans's stunningly relaxed baritone voice melds with the feather light touch he and his band; Erich Buchebner; upright and electric bass, Harry Stampfer; drums and percussion, Roland Guggenbichler; keyboards, have created in collaboration with The Zimbabwean vocal trio Insingizi, they have imbued the songs with a greater depth of spirituality which accentuates the intention of the message . The enjoyable, intermixing of musical cultures achieves calming, satisfying nuances; which in turn draw the listener in to investigate closer the challenging lyrics of the subject matter. Overall, this album through it's strength, charm and enticing manner manages to soften the message but not dilute it in any way at all. Is there such a thing as easy listening political blues? If not, I think we may have found something very close. Mucho Impressto! Brian Harman (BluesArt Studio, A, Dec.2005) ------Mike Hotz, Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM, Australia For the Hans Theesink CD 'Bridges' - no other superlative will suffice except 'Superb'. I have several of Hans' other CD's ('Call Me', 'Lifeline', etc) but this is one of the most refreshing albums I've heard in some time. The quality of musicianship, the quality of recording production, the voices, the songs, and the use of Insingizi combine to an end product worthy of inclusion in any discerning music lover's collection. Mike Hotz (Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM and Triple B, 89.1 FM in the Barossa Valley) ------BLUES MATTERS! (UK) issue 22 (Sept\/Oct 2004) HANS THEESSINK BAND: Bridges, Blue Groove SACD BG 1520. 15 tracks. 76:59 minutes. Paul Jones recently played a track from this most excellent album. The Dutch born Austrian based Blues singer and guitarist lays a blend of such calm and exciting Blues on ya man...he knows his trade, live he connects with his audience and takes them with him, almost controlling them as he performs as they listen attentively or join in when he wants them. This album takes him further on up that road to Blues master. The songs here are almost all self penned [bar three] and were recorded in an old church in Tuscany. Hans crosses borders, steps between genres and, as the title says, he builds 'Bridges' between them for us all to enjoy. He is one of those consummate musicians that will draw fans from all over to his music. It struck me that there were elements of Paul Simon in the songwriting, some Ry Cooder in the playing, some Afro feel in there, plenty of delta drenched sounds with hints of Gospel too and then just plain old simple damn good song writing....hell that's one potent cocktail!! There's a bonus track at the end running 7:42 [but no title given] which I loved. If you do not know this name then you must check it out, if you do then you know you must get this album. A fine piece of work to add to his list of fine albums...Caleb, BLUES MATTERS! (UK) issue 22 (Sept\/Oct 2004) ------getrhythm (UK, September 2004) Hans Theessink, Bridges, by Little Nemo Hans has been around since the 70s and has developed his love of the blues to the highest standard. \"Bridges\" was recorded at an old church in Tuscany with the band using the natural timbers of the building to bring warmth and authenticity to the recording. One thing Hans knows for sure, a good groove. Get the groove right and you really have no problems and there aren't any here. 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Once again I decided to invite musical friends to help me out. We recorded in Vienna, Los Angeles and Austin Texas. Since the Call Me production I\\'d become friends with singer extraordinaire Terry Evans who brought in all the singers for some great gospel inspired singing. Also the Austin sessions were fun with a.o. Marcia Ball on piano and vocals, Ponty Bone on squeezebox, Joe Morales on sax, John \\'Mambo\\' Traenor on washboard and Cindy Cashdollar on dobro. Cindy and myself have been playing some concerts together lately - lots of slide! Also Canadian keyboard veteran Richard Bell was on board again with some tasty organ. (Richard already played on Janis Joplin\\'s \\'Me and Bobby McGhee\\'). Jon Sass once again supplied his signature tuba basslines to great effect. Also my friends John Sheahan and Sean Canon from the Irish Band \\'The Dubliners\\' played and sang on my lovesong \\'sail Away\\'. Enjoy, Hans Theessink. Personnel: Hans Theessink: vocals, guitars Jon Sass: tuba Alee Thelfa: drums, percussion, backing vocals Marcia Ball: piano, backing vocals John \\'Mambo\\' Traenor: washboard, triangle Ponty Bone: accordion Joe Morales: tenor\/alto saxophone Richard Bell: Hammond B3, Wurlitzer piano, accordion Terry Evans, Ray Williams, Willie Greene Jr., Olivia Reese, Janet Kyle, Birdia Williams-Miller, Dorretta Carter: backing vocals Art Of Brass Vienna: horns John Sheahan: fiddle, tinwhistle Sean Cannon: backing vocals Cindy Cashdollar: dobro Spencer Starnes: double bass ------Blues Bytes, USA, 1997 Like his other fine releases, Crazy Moon is full of mostly acoustic blues with savory flavorings of Cajun, Caribbean, gospel, Texas, and even European classical traditions. Indeed he draws on musical friends from various cultures, countries and styles, while blending them all into the finest of blues presentations. Mr.Theessink's throaty, soulful vocals and superlative guitar\/banjo\/mandolin work are the centerpiece of each song. He has a special gift for rhythms of all types and varieties, and always captures the rhythmic essence of each number. Although he hails from across the water, he has more than mastered American roots and blues traditions; he has revitalized them with artistic creativity, advancing them to new heights. (Bill Jacobs, Blues Bytes, USA, August 97) ------Blues Revue, USA, April 98 On this release, Dutch singer and multi-instrumentalist Hans Theessink has assembled 13 stellar cuts of blues, roots rock and gospel. With a warm, expressive voice that alternately recalls J.J.Cale and rocker Chris Rea, Theessink leads the listener through many different tales. Theessink is an engaging storyteller who makes the tunes feel like long last friends. As engaging as the vocals and lyrics are, the music on this disc is what makes it stand out from the crowd. With an instrumental lineup featuring Theessink's multiple strings as well as a tuba, piano, dobro, accordion, tenor and alto sax, B-3, drums, washboard and percussion compliments of such noted musicians as Marcia Ball, Cindy Cashdollar, Ponty Bone, Richard Bell, Rocky Morales, Ali Thelfa and Jon Sass mixed together in various combinations, the disc has a unique, organic roots sound. While the blues inform most of the tunes, roots rock and especially gospel are major influences as well. In fact, the strong gospel-inflected harmony provided by Terry Evans, Ray Williams, Willie Green Jr., Olivia Reese, Janet Kyle and Birdia Williams-Miller adds a buoyancy to several of the cuts including \"Power of Love\", \"Homecookin' \" and \"Roll with the Punches,\" that makes them stand out as highlights. Based on the strength of this release, the record stores had better make room for the balance of Theessink's deep catalog. 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As a boy I remember hearing Big Bill Broonzy for the first time on late night radio. I was totally taken by the emotional richness and the sound of one person singing and playing guitar at the same time. To me that's sort of my musical base. My song 'Big Bill's Guitar' is a keysong for me that I tend perform at all my solo concerts. 'HARD ROAD BLUES' is my first recording of this basic blues form: one man - one guitar. Enjoy, Hans Theessink This sparse guitar-and-voice production is immediately engaging. Theessink plays with a strong groove and excellent tone and sings in a deep, resonant voice. A majority of the songs are originals that show his love of traditional blues forms. This recording deserves a spot in the stores next to the work of the men who inspired it. (James Jensen, Acoustic Guitar, CD hit list, USA, 1997) Theessink is a formidable slide guitarist - check him out! (Kenneth Johnson, The Charlotte Observer, August 97) The arrangements are sparse but very rich in dynamics and highlights his emotional directness and superb phrasing in both his guitar playing and vocal delivery. Theessink has a total grasp on the loping, pulsing rhythm that propels classic Delta blues music. Songwriting craftsmanship is amply displayed in \"Big Bill's Guitar\", where bittersweet reminiscences of life events linked to distant experiences of Big Bill Broonzy are artfully fit over a traditional blues framework. (Andy Allen, Dirty Linen, USA, July 96) Let one more myth die quickly; you don't have to be American to play the blues. Hans Theessink is in that select group of artists such as John Hammond, Paul Geremia and Rory Block, whom all share the responsibility for preserving and enriching the styles of the old masters. (Reflex Magazine, USA) Theessink helps us realize how wealthy our American musical heritage truly is - via Vienna! (Northwest Arkansas Times, USA) While you would never mistake Theessink for Robert Johnson, on talent alone he can certainly be counted among some of the more notable interpreters of the blues, including Eric Clapton and Robert Cray. If you close your eyes, Theessink's voice sounds like a cross between the late, great Lowell George (Little Feat) and, with his rich bass croon, Johnny Cash. (Ted Donat - The Music Paper, USA, Oct. 96) Close your eyes and the first guitar notes are misleading. Surely the fingers responsible for this long, dragged-out bottleneck wail belong to that part of the world known for lads picking cotton rather than sticking their fingers in dykes. It is undeniably the sound of the itinerant blues player - even if 'born in Holland' doesn't quite have the ring of Mississippi authenticity. In Hans Theessink's case, it's a big sound. Not just in volume - there's an almost industrial-strength robustness to his finger-picking that effectively gives the top lines the backing of a mighty rhythm section: a veritable one man band that's never other than impressive. (Rob Adams, Glasgow Herald, UK, sept. 93) CAN A DUTCHMAN SING THE BLUES? YOU BET! (Frets Magazine, USA) Theessinks' re-workings of traditional delta-blues are light years past any other contemporary bluesman. His own songs are capable of standing up to the classics. (Metro West\/Boston, USA) ONE HELLUVA GUITARPLAYER (Bo Diddley music legend, USA) European acoustic blues master Hans Theessink can play guitar with the greats. \"Mississippi\" and \"Blind Willie\" - both original compositions - found brilliant guitar solos with great feeling. (Austin American Statesman, USA) You may not think of Europe as a hotbed of the blues, but that's only if you haven't heard the dazzling work of Hans Theessink. Armed with a smokin' repertoire he breathes new life into acoustic blues. (Guitarplayer Magazine, USA) WHAT A VOICE! (Hot Press, Eire) Hans is from Holland, but that doesn't stop him from playing some heartfelt blues. He has internalized this idiom - nothing academic in his fingers, it's all feeling. (Philadelphia City Paper, USA) Hans Theessink is both a keen student of tradition and an exploratory improviser. His presence, alongside Taj Mahal and John Jackson, assured a savory combination of roots and innovation - a living celebration of timeless Music. (Chicago Tribune, USA) Hans Theessink is the most creative musician working in the blues idiom in Europe - certainly the most original and convincing that I've heard. (Blues \u0026amp; Rhythm, GB) Hans' innovative interpretations of works by blues giants, his deep voice, intimate approach, and acoustic slide guitar will inevitably remind many listeners of Ry Cooder's blues style. It would be a disservice to Theessink however, to cast him as a simple imitator, for he is not. His own songs convey the personal interpretive mood of the best of acoustic blues, and is accomplished in a singular, arresting manner. (Journal of American Folklore, USA) His greatest assets lie in a deep resonant voice and the ability to convey a powerful but restrained approach to his guitar craft, particularly in his emotive bottleneck playing. Indeed Theessink displayed the tightest control of dynamics of any acoustic\/electric musicians I have seen recently. (Blue Print, GB) He moves your soul like a good confession. The man has a special gift. When he puts the slide on his pinky, he takes the audience right to the heart of the Mississippi Delta. What sets him apart is stage presence and love for his medium which makes you feel like you're sitting with the man in his living-room. (Reflex Magazine, USA) His in-the-pocket guitarwork makes for unique music. Theessink's knack for making country-blues contemporary should make him a major new artist in the blues world. (New Music Report, Canada) The most exciting bluesguitar-playing you're likely to hear on these shores. (Hot Press, Eire) For slide blues lovers, Theessink - who sings in a pleasing deep voice - is a find.(The Hartford Courant, USA) His guitar-playing shows impeccable control and yet he plays with such depth of feeling and energy that the music proves irresistible to the audience. 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