Teja Gerken

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5927 California Street

Album: Postcards

Released: May 29, 2006

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5927 California Street
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The Westside
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Precision and Emergency
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Her Red Hair
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General Info

Genre: Acoustic / Classical / Folk
Location SAN ANSELMO, California, US
Profile Views: 32532
Last Login: 12/11/2011
Member Since 5/29/2006
Website www.tejagerken.com
Type of Label Major
Bio
Teja Gerken is no stranger to those familiar with the Bay Area acoustic guitar scene. Born in Germany, but calling San Francisco home, he is a seasoned performer, and has shared the stage with players such as Alex de Grassi, Henry Kaiser, and John Renbourn, as well as with his mentor, Peppino DAgostino. Gerkens playing blends myriad influences into a musical style that hovers around the perimeters of folk, contemporary classical, and world music, often involving alternate tunings, right-hand tapping, and percussive effects. Gerkens latest CD Postcards is featured on KFOGs Acoustic Sunrise list of Favorite new CDs of 2005. Teja Gerken is also on the editorial staff of Acoustic Guitar magazine......... .. .. .. .. .............................. .. .. .. ......................
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John Renbourn, Michael Hedges, Alex de Grassi, Pierre Bensusan, Bill Frisell, Peppino D'Agostino, Peter Finger, Tim Sparks, Duck Baker...
Sounds Like
Teja Gerken performing "The Westside" (from the On My Way CD) live at Dizzy's in San Diego, California, January 2006. .. .. .. .. .. Teja Gerken performing "The Groomsmen" (from the Postcards CD) on 12-string guitar, live at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, California, July 2005. .. .. .. .. .. Teja Gerken performing "Planxty Bongwater" (from the Postcards CD) live at Dizzy's in San Diego, California, January 2006. .. .. .. .. .. Teja Gerken hosts the 7th Anniversary of his monthly Acoustic Guitar Showcase at San Francisco's Bazaar Cafe. .. .. .. .. ..