Hans Theessink - special guest Douglas Linton Band

After more than 8000 concerts and 50 years "on the road," HANS THEESSINK has become an institution in the realm of roots music. His soulful interpretations of solo acoustic blues have become his trademark, and with his sonorous voice and unmistakable guitar style, the Dutchman and Vienna resident is in demand worldwide. The US press referred to the two-time Amadeus Award winner and recipient of the Golden Merit Award of the City of Vienna as "an international blues treasure," and the legendary Bo Diddley remarked: "A hell of a good guitarist." Hans has won various Amadeus Awards and Danish Music Awards. He was also nominated for a Grammy and the Blues Music Award in 2009 in Memphis, TN. In 2018, Hans was inducted into The Dutch Blues Hall of Fame. He has released over 30 albums. The current album, 75 Birthday Bash CD/Vinyl (scheduled for release in 2025), was recorded live in Vienna at Hans' 75th birthday celebration. The Texan Douglas Linton and his band, featuring two delightful singers, are also prominently featured on this record. A great reason to present this combination at the Orpheum as well. We look forward to an unforgettable blues evening full of fun and music with musical friends.

The Texas-born singer-songwriter living in Vienna, Douglas Linton, and his dynamic band The PlanBs perform original songs that cover a wide spectrum of Americana music. Their music stays true to the folk, soul, blues, and songster tradition while simultaneously advancing it with vibrant storytelling and an unmistakable rhythmic pulse.

Douglas Linton – vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica; Anja Klipic & Ina Eckhard – vocals, percussion; Helmut Schiefer – drums; Roman Kovacs – bass; Ben Brokke – keyboards; Chris Filmore – electric guitar.