NOMINATED SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2008 "BEST BLUES"
Always a stellar lineup!! Current working band includes Reuben Vigil (Guitar), Tim Cash (bass/vocals), Walter Gentry (sax/vocals), Ric Lee (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 2008 "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 including 2008 (Vote until Aug 30 at www.sandiegomusicawards.com). 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
(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...
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
Hello Michele!!! Just stoppin' by to say Hello&say that you really sing your heart out. I Love It!! Keep on screamin'&shouting,Singin'&preaching'em blues Take Care&Stay Cool! Greetings from Sweden.G.W.
May your first day of Summer be as bright as the friendship we share! Have a glorious week ahead and know you are loved and appreciated by this Gal in Florida! XX OO
Hi Michele, Thank you so much for your friendship and your kind message. What a great sound & feel! Greetings from Germany & keep up the good spirit, Uli / BCB
Hi Michele! Thanks for all the praise! We are proud to have such talented blues/rock/jazz artists perform here, including you! LOVE the photo. We look forward to having the "Queen of Steam" play at Humphreys Backstage the 16th! See you then!
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Ciao,Michele ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music a lot,and your stupendous voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
SO glad we caught your set with Tas Cru at the Rum Boogie during the Blues Music Awards in Memphis. You totally scorched the room! Hope we see you again down the line. All our very best! -Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
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