NOMINATED SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2009 "BEST BLUES"
Always a stellar lineup!! Current working band includes Reuben Vigil (Guitar/vocals), David Lindgren (bass/vocals), Walter Gentry (sax/vocals), Ric Lee or Mike Minor (drums/percussion)...
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, Michele's own musical expressions exude attitude and confidence...but especially honesty.
SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2009 "BEST BLUES" NOMINEE
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, most recently for 2009. 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 Humphrey's Backstage Lounge on Shelter Island.
"You know ya gotta have some!"
ZHere's a few video clips 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. (thanks to WiB/Michele Siedman)
Original, "Blues Is A Feeling," from my CD
(Below) 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...
(Below) Here's a clip form 2009 the San Diego Music Awards featuring an Allstar Lineup of Larry Logan (keys), Scottie Blinn (guitar), Billy Ray (drums), Steve Wilcox (guitar), Mike Sandelwood (bass), Bill Magee (guitar and myself performing one of my originals "Song Inside Me."
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
Hey whats new with you? Alot of new shit coming for 2010!!! New plan, new music, new artists, new shirts (Teamed up with Living Local Clothing), new EVERYTHING!!! Stay in touch and stay posted, Tony V is at it real big right now. Text me at 619-961-8492. And unlike these other people who post a number.....mine is my direct contact, no automated replies. Hit me up!!! Tony V So. Deep SD
Hi Michele, Great songs. Thank you so much for the add and friendship. It's great to have you as a friend on my space. Feel free to stop by anytime and say hi, and if you have the time, please give my songs a listen. I would love to know what you think of them. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. Cheers. RAY
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Hey Michelle. See ya in San Felipe in March. Lookin' forward to checkin' out "The Queen of Steam"! Best regards... T-Boy... guitarist with Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies! www.bigrockindaddies.com and www.myspace.com/bigrockindaddies
Come check out Ladiebug's birthday show on December 4th...GREEN BUDS AND JAM 3!!! Featuring P6 with DJ Madd Rich from 101.5 JAMZ! This show WILL be a freakin' blast! Tickets are buy one get one free! Check the flyer on our page for details. See ya there!
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Hello Michele, just stopped in to visit my Friends site and see what you have going on Next. Really love your site and Music. Great Job my Friend. Hope you have a Great Week Ahead. Jimmy
Hope you're having a great weekend and saw the following quote ☺ "There is a point in life when you get tired of chasing everyone and trying to fix everything, but it's not giving up. It's realizing that you don't need certain people and their crap." ☺ ☺ ☺
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hey lady, Hope all is well at your door and my note finds ya' doing the proverbial happy dance! Please tell all of your friends about this very important benefit concert. Thanks for Helping!
*Benefit for Steve White local musician/artist/songwriter Saturday November 14, Tango Del Rey - 3567 Del Rey, by Mission Bay 4:00 pm. Featuring Baja Blues Boys, Bayou Brothers, Ruby & Red Hots, West of Memphis, Nathan James, Chet with The Committee, Chill Boy, Slim Crowbar and The IOU's! $12.00 Donation. Proceeds go to Steve White; recently diagnosed with Throat Cancer. He had his surgery 9/26 is recovering well and will start Radiation Treatments on 11/9. The event only makes a difference if we fill the room, we can only do that with your help! Beautiful Dance Floor, Free Parking, Great Sound, Good Food, Beer, Cocktails Served. Read about Steve and his music: www.stevewhiteblues.com Visit www.tangodelrey.com
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