Michele Lundeen
MICHELE LUNDEEN
“a force to be reckoned with”
Prepare for an unforgettable show when versatile singer, songwriter Michele Lundeen and her band hit the stage. A soulful, mesmerizing vocalist, Michele effortlessly blends classic and contemporary Blues, Memphis soul, jump swing, Texas boogie, roots rock, rhythm & blues, sultry jass, New Orleans funk and more into a satisfying musical stew.
While her energetic, infectious style is truly all her own, Michele Lundeen has been compared to artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and shades of Billie Holiday. Reaching into the audience with emotional vocals and body language, she’s been dubbed "The Queen of Steam" for her electrifying vocal and stage presence –– she commands attention with talent and warmth. She also enjoys including the audience in an entertaining, musical romp. Among notable events, Michele headlined the 1st National Women In Blues Festival (Wilmington, NC); was like a Pied Piper at 2012 Gator By The Bay Fest (San Diego); raised temperatures at the Colorado Belle Blues & Brews Fest (Laughlin, NV); had people racing to the San Diego Blues Fest Stage; packed Rollin On The River (Reno, NV); rock ‘n rolled ‘em right on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, and let the good times roll for thousands at TGIF Carlsbad “Mardi Gras in August” Summer Concert (2012).
Before relocating to San Diego in 1997, Michele entertained the northern Nevada-California area for several years where she still has a strong fan-base. Michele leads her seasoned band, Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak, who, along with being the support act for dozens of national touring acts such as Elvin Bishop, John Lee Hooker, Debbie Davies, Kim Wilson, Coco Montoya, and more, have performed at top local venues and a variety festivals as well as private/corporate functions. This entertaining crew is equally at home in outdoor, all-age festival settings as well as large or intimate club venues offering Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak (blues & variety), Madame LeRoux & Krewe (New Orleans R&B show in costume!), or a rousing, souful Etta James/Koko Taylor Tribute.
Michele is a multiple San Diego Music Award “Best Blues” nominee (most recently 2011). Michele and her band also represented “Blues Lovers United of San Diego (BLUSD) in the “International Blues Challenge” in Memphis, TN, after placing first in the BLUSD regional Blues Challenge. Her debut CD, Song Inside Me was Nominated San Diego Music Award “Best Blues Album” and also one of the “Best Self-Produced CD” Final Four in the Blues Foundation’s prestigious International Blues Challenge (IBC) category. The 12 track CD features nine of Michele’s self-penned originals, showcasing her passionate, dynamic, versatile vocals and entwining her old-school R&B and blues based roots (plus a love of Gospel) around each track. Receiving airplay across the U.S., Canada and abroad, Song Inside Me has garnered positive reviews and countless new fans. As a songwriter, Lundeen’s lyrics are poignant, sometimes tongue 'n cheek with arrangements that are down-home yet catchy and danceable.
Her current, 4-6 piece, veteran main band consists of vocals, guitar, bass, drums plus saxophone or keys with 3-4 part vocal harmonies. A full horn section and/or keys can also be added on request. Michele is also often sought after as a featured artist for special event showcases and can mix up great chemistry as an acoustic duo or trio. Whether a full-on band or vocals and a piano, Michele and crew know how to add just the right flavors to accent a multitude of events.
(Song lists, photos, press, etc. on request)
