I go by my name or as Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak. I thought Blues Streak was a fun play on words... the play on words conotates "extensive" (like "talk a blue streak) ... and a little "wild ' furious"... hence, she's got a "blues" streak that won't quit! I've been submerged in band names for years and also decided to just go for the simple recognition by including my own name. Occasionally I do a trio at a little French/Caribbean joint and call it Michele Lundeen Trois.

Mostly in San Diego, CA at Patrick's II in the historic downtown Gaslamp, at Humphrey's Backstage Lounge and Viejas. I also do a trio at a popular, arsty beach shack/restaurant called Calypso Cafe on HWY 101 in Encinitas, CA and I also play a lot of the street fairs and concerts/showcases. Mini tours have taken us to Vegas and to Laughlin for annual events plus the Reno/Tahoe area.

Man, anyone can get out there now and get exposure around the world literally... it's pretty phenomenal and plus be really time consuming to stay on top of it all. It sometime feels narcissistic, but hey, if you can't afford to hire promoters, somebody's got to do it if you want to expand your horizons.

not before inspecting the fine print with a music lawyer... however, we've all heard some horror stories about getting into a financial bind with major labels.

2008 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS "BEST BLUES" NOMINEE
Vote until Aug 30, 08 at www.sandiegomusicawards.com!

"Playing regular showcase venues and a long list of high profile festival events has allowed Michele to expose her musical talents and establish a strong regional following. Formed in 1998, she and her San Diego based band, Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak, were Nominated for “BEST BLUES” in the SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2008, 2007, 2006, 2000 & 2001. These seasoned professionals also 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 Patrick’s II, in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp District and Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge on Shelter Island.
Michele always has a stellar lineup of pro-players backing her which include guitar, bass, sax, keys and drums.

Michele's full-length debut CD, SONG INSIDE ME, was co-produced by seminal California Bay Area guitarist/arranger/producer Johnny “V” Vernazza (Gold Record winning Elvin Bishop Band alumni). The CD is one of the Blues Foundation 2006 "BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD" Final Four and a 2005 San Diego Music Award's "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.A. and Canada and abroad in Australia, France, Belgium, England, Spain, Israel, the Netherlands, Belgrade, Italy, Russia, etc. plus rave reviews published around the globe.

"I dig all facets of Blues from Country to Rock and classic Memphis Soul, rhythm & blues. Growing up in Oakland, CA, music was always the centerpiece and staff of life at home. 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.

Well... Maui and Kauai hold a special place in my heart. As far as performing... I've had some very festive gigs in the Reno-Tahoe-Virgina City area... San Diego has equally cool things going on, too, and it's truly beautiful and where I call home now.

Know yer gettin' personal! HA!
For music, my key purchase the last few years was a powered 15" JBL monitor! I got so tired of crappy monitors and being drowned out. I sing pretty hard sometimes and this puppy has saved me over and over again. I LOVE it. That's a good puppy.

Yeh, I could go on and on... and just might... or please feel free to contact me.