Biography Hans Theessink
HANS THEESSINK: HANS is probably Europe‘s blues export no 1. After 8.000 concerts and 50 years “on the road” HANS THEESSINK has become a roots and blues institution. With his sonorous baritone voice and unmistakable guitar work Hans is in great demand – delighting audiences around the world with his rich and emotional sounds. 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”. 2018 Hans was inducted into the Dutch Blues Hall Of Fame.
Hans has more than 30 albums, an instruction video, a songbook and a DVD to his name. His recordings are in high demand in HiFi circles for their excellent audiophile sound. Live and in the recording studio Hans has worked with many prominent musical friends. Among them C&W-icons Dolly Parton and Cowboy Jack Clement, folk artists Arlo Guthrie, Donovan, The Dubliners, Richard Thompson and Derroll Adams or funk legends Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis. Not to forget great gospel and blues artists like Ry Cooder, The Holmes Brothers, Blind Boys Of Alabama, Charles Brown, Bobby King and Terry Evans.
Press reviews
Hans Theessink, is one of the fiercest acoustic players in Europe and one of the top acoustic blues stars worldwide, a man who has played with the best and is one of the best, American or European, black & white, old and young, since the 1960s.This guy is the real deal, simply a blues master who is as good as it gets on every level.
www.thecountryblues.com (USA)
A killer picker with a magical voice.
Midwest Record, USA
nothing less then a rare musical masterpiece
Blues Underground Network, CAN
The electricity‘s turned off, but there’s plenty of power
No Depression Magazine, USA
A storyteller of the highest order.
Billtown Blues Association, USA
Bare to the bone blues brilliance…
Big City Blues, USA
Hans Theessink is an international blues treasure. He is one of the world’s pre-eminent pickers and his warm baritone expresses blues.
Blues Revue, USA
ONE HELLUVA GUITARPLAYER
Bo Diddley
Mr. Theessink sings the blues with a voice the texture of black molasses and plays guitar as if he were born to it. The overall feel of the music is devastating competent.
The Living Tradition, UK
A masterclass in how to play the blues with soul and authenticity.
R2, UK
If you enjoy lyrics that tell a story supported by laidback, emotional guitar pickin’, you’ll love Hans Theessink and “Wishing Well”!
bluemondaymonthly, USA
★★★★★ for “Wishing Well” – one of the true treasures released, so far, for 2013. Some of the most quiet, contemplative, and enjoyable music you have likely heard in a very long time.
Blues Underground Network, John Vermilyea, CAN
Emotionally deep, the songs are true communicators; clearly showing the mastery and respect Theessink has for this music.
Long Island Blues Society, Dr. Blues CD reviews, USA
It must be hard to stay fresh and exciting when you’ve spent so long in the music industry; Hans Theessink makes it seem easy. ★★★★★
MuzikReviews.com,
James Hinton (USA)
Hans sings in what I call a cool Delta style-airy and ethereal yet with a deep connection he’s learned from many pilgrimages. Hans’ guitar is sublimity with deft picking, smooth sliding and the smoothness of Mississippi river silt.
Long Island Blues Society, Dr.Blues (USA)
Acclaimed as a master of the Delta/Piedmont roots blues styles, Hans Theessink brings power and energy to his performances. His slide and fingerpicking virtuosity far surpasses every other player we’ve seen. In the midst of his booming baritone and boot stomps, Hans may delight with a feather-delicate string caress or astound with a blistering rhythmic romp on the frets…..
Uncle Calvin’s, Dallas TX, USA
Mr. Theessink sings the blues with a voice the texture of black molasses and plays guitar as if he were born to it. The overall feel of the music is devastating competent.
The Living Tradition, UK
It’s an honor to the Delta blues and gospel tradition to have someone with
Theessink’s experience demonstrating his sincere, humble, and grateful virtuosity…
Nightflying, USA
Theessink is an amazing writer/picker/singer that has the kind of
magic that lets him capture lightning in a bottle every time he steps
up to the mic — pure hot stuff.
midwestrecord, USA
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Dietmar Lipkovich