Artist description San Diego based powerhouse singer/songwriter Michele Lundeen, known as the "Queen of Steam", fronts a sturdy five-piece blues-rock band and performs roadhouse rockin' boogie blues.

Music Style Contemporary Roadhouse Blues, R&B & Soul

Musical Influences Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, LaVern Baker

Similar Artists Will remind of Bonnie Raitt, Lydia Pense and the living spirit of Janis Joplin

Artist History Michele Lundeen's current band was formed in '98 and has gone on to perform at the San Diego Blues Festival and prestigious San Diego Street Scene events. 2000 & 2001 "Best Blues" Nominees at the San Diego Music Awards and 1st Place Winners of the Blues Lovers United of San Diego Blues Challenge 2000. They competed in the largest "battle of blues bands in the world", Feb 2001, at the Int'l Blues Challenge in Memphis. TN at BB King's Blues Club. Regularily perform at clubs like Patrick's II in San Diego's Gaslamp District & Humphrey's Backstage Lounge, Seaport Village, etc. See www.agent155.com/michelelundeen for more detailed bio-press-calendar.

Group Members Michele Lundeen, Singer/Songwriter (Oakland, CA); Mark Bentley, Keyboards/Vocals (Philly); Charles Burton, Guitar/Vocals (Los Angeles, CA); Kenny Schoppmeyer, Harp/Vocals (Boston, MA); Tim Cash, Bass/Vocals (San Diego); Ric Lee, Drums (Coronado, CA)

Instruments Vocals w/3 part harmonies, guitar, bass, keyboard (piano-organ), harmonica, drums

Press Reviews San Diego Blues Festival 1999; Nominee "Best Blues" San Diego Music Awards 2000 & 2001; Street Scene 2000 Appearance(s); San Diego Blues Lovers United Winner, Blues Challenge 2000; Historic Beale Street performance in Int'l Blues Challenge-Memphis, TN at BB King's Feb 2001, 17th Annual PB Block Party 2001, Seaport Village "Blues By The Bay" series, Hillcrest Citifest & much more. .

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Location SAN DIEGO, CA - USA

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