Current band lineup includes Reuben Vigil or Johnny "V" Vernazza (Guitar), Tim Cash or Len Rainey (bass/vocals), Walter Gentry (sax/vocals), Ric Lee or Tony Peterson (drums/percussion), keys on occasion.
SONG INSIDE ME...Michele's long-awaited, full-length debut CD, was co-produced by seminal California Bay Area guitarist/arranger/producer Johnny V Vernazza (Gold Record winning Elvin Bishop Band alumni) and was one of the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge 2006 "BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD" Final Four and a San Diego Music Award's 2005 "BEST BLUES ALBUM" Nominee. SONG INSIDE ME features nine self-penned originals among 12 tracks and, along with her own band, luminaries such as slide-master Roy Rogers guest. SONG INSIDE ME has hit the airwaves on Triple A and college stations across the U.S. and Canada and abroad in Australia, France, Belgium, England, Spain, Israel, the Netherlands, Belgrade, Italy, Russia, etc. It made the Top 10, Top 25, Top 100 of 2005 on a variety of stations and currently 10 weeks in the Top 50 on the Blues-Roots Charts.
Influences
Growing up in Oakland, CA, music was always the centerpiece and staff of life for Michele. My mom had a varied collection of albums like Harry Belfonte, The Righteous Brothers, Ray Charles, Mahalia Jackson and African and Island sounds! Then I heard Aretha and Tina Turner and I was really taken in!" Influenced by that commanding, Gospel/Soul sound, Micheles own musical expressions exude attitude and confidence...but especially honesty.
Sounds Like
Often described as "Janis Joplin meets Bonnie Raitt" (or think Lydia Pense, Bonnie Bramlett).
Here's a sample video of Michele performing her original title track at the 1st National Women In Blues Festival, Nov 2006, Wilmington, NC.
Michele Lundeen, dubbed "The Queen of Steam" for her stirring vocals and electrifying stage presence commands attention. A powerful, soulful vocalist with an incomparable style all her own, she effortlessly blends classic roadhouse blues, jump swing, Memphis groove, a little sultry jazz and funky soul into a satisfying musical stew. An established, popular and respected veteran of the club, concert and festival circuit in both Northern Nevada and Southern California, Michele has shared stages with dozens of nationally known blues and roots artists from John Lee Hooker to Elvin Bishop and Savoy Brown to Queen Ida while gaining a reputation as a talented headliner in her own right.
Formed in 1998, she and her San Diego based band, Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak, have been multi-Nominated for BEST BLUES in the SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS including 2007. These seasoned professionals won the coveted title of SAN DIEGO BLUES CHALLENGE WINNERS 2000 and performed in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, in 2001. Michele is frequently a featured artist in allstar showcases and she and her band have established regular shows at popular San Diego venues like Patricks II, in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp District and Humphreys Backstage Lounge on Shelter Island.
"You know ya gotta have some!"
Finally, we have some videos up! Below are a few from the 1st National Women In Blues Festival in Wilmington. NC, Nov, 2006. This original. "All Day Blues," with award winning, guest guitarist, Mojo Collins from NC.
Original, "Blues Is A Feeling," from my CD
2nd National Women In Blues Festival, Wilmington, NC, Nov 3, 2007. Original, "Starting All Over," with San Diego guitarist Reuben Vigil plus some fine NC players. Video’s a little dark because of glare and shadows but you’ll get the idea of how much fun we were having! Kyle Deibler, Prez of the Phoenix Blues Society, intro’s...
Check out SONG INSIDE ME... Michele’s long-awaited debut CD
2006 Blues Foundation "BEST SELF PRODUCED CD" Final Four
2005 San Diego Music Awards "Best Blues Album" Nominee
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hell michele i just bought you as a pet im so happy that ur music is on here now i was getting up set that i would never hear it again until u wrote,,,,ps im getting my dad ur cd for fathers day,,he will enjoy it alot i do hope it is in the stores,maybe u can let me know if it is or do i have to buy on line i can do that too well have a terrific day. sorry about the typing i just had shoulder surgery and im typing with one finger so hope u can understand some words your friend and fan caroline <br /><br />
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How I miss you my dear blues sister. Glad you are back in the safety of the www...lol...ha ha ha. Could not help myself.
Seriously, darned glad to see you 'out'. Deadline is done and your world is still busy. Hey...if the rule won't let you on WiB 3 years in a row, what about a holiday weekend? LOL...pardon me being selfish...
Michele, Hope things are well. Keep singing that Blues and supporting this important music, no matter what! If it isn't fun then it isn't right. Peace, Arlic
