Two-time winners of
European Blues Awards  ‘Album of the Year’

Story of the blues

Two-time Winners of
European Blues Awards Album of the Year

The Blues Overdrive is a internationally renowned blues’n roots act out of Denmark. They manifested themselves strongly on the international blues scene garnering recognition and applause from renowned music publications worldwide, their distinctive sound effortlessly bridges an array of blues and roots music styles into a deeply personal sound. Prominent European blues publication hails The Blues Overdrive as “A World-class blues band from Denmark. I do not exaggerate by saying that this combo can easily be categorized in the same league as for example The Fabulous Thunderbirds”.Over the years, the bandmembers have collaborated with notable luminaries including Lazy Lester, Manfred Mann, James Harman, Ian Siegal, Duke Robillard, among others.

 

Photo by Sven Lewandowsky

Reviews

What People are Saying

A world class blues band from Denmark.

“I do not exaggerate when I say that this Danish foursome can easily be placed in the same league as The Fabulous Thunderbirds.”

Blues Magazine (NL)

Very easy to get obsessed with

“In short: This band has an original melodic sound that I have never heard before. It is very easy to get obsessed with.”

Bluesnews (NO)

“This comes highly recommended”

“The songs are superb, and such is the quality of singing, playing and production. This comes highly recommended”

Blues Matters (UK)

“Impressive from the first minute to the last.”

“The demo tapes must really have impressed him (JJ Cale). Just like the whole album has me – and that being from the first minute to the very last.”

BluesNews (DE)

Don’t You Dare Miss it!

Live in Concert

Book The Blues Overdrive at your event or club by contacting:
info@bluesoverdrive.com or call +45 3131 9729.

3. February 2023 Værftet, Havnsø (DK) Buy tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 20.00

10. February 2023 – Mojo Blues Bar, Copenhagen (DK)
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 22.00

18. March 2023 – Køge Blues Festival, Bygningen Køge (DK) Buy tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 16.00

IAN SIEGAL & THE OVERDRIVE SPECIAL TOUR!

31. March 2023 – Café Slotsbio, Hillerød (DK) Buy tickets
Ian Siegal & The Overdrive – Showtime: 21.00

1. April 2023 – Mødecenter Odense, Odense (DK) Buy tickets
Ian Siegal & The Overdrive – Showtime: 20.00

2. April 2023 – Pilegaarden, Brønshøj (DK) Buy tickets
Ian Siegal & The Overdrive – Showtime: 20.00

For Ian Siegal solo tourdates visit iansiegal.com !

9. June 2023 – Kun For Forrykte Festival, Stubbekøbing (DK) Buy tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 18.00

18 July – Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2023, Brezoi (RO)
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 18.00

29. July 2023 – Det Hvide Hus, Gilleleje (DK) Order tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 20.00

4. August 2023 – Mojo Blues Bar, Copenhagen (DK) Order tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 22.00

10. August 2023 – Vogel Park, Mattighofen (A) Order tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 19.30

25. August 2023 – Kulturhuset Bølgen, Hornbæk Jazz Klub, Hornbæk (DK) Order tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 20.30

26. August 2023 – Summer of Blues & Love Festival, Randers (DK) Order tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 20.00

16. September 2023 – Blues A Rama Festival, Crossroads, Vejle (DK) Order tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 17.45

30. September 2023 – Mantzius Live, Birkerød (DK) Order tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 20.00

13. October 2023 – Kollektivet, Ruds Vedby (DK) 
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 20.00

28. October 2023 – Forsamlingshuset, Egtved (DK) Order tickets
Peter Thorup Tribute v.4 – The Blues Overdrive & Ole Frimer – Showtime: 20.00

2. December 2023 Mojo Blues Bar, Copenhagen (DK) Order tickets
The Blues Overdrive – Showtime: 22.00


Stay tunes for more chances to experience The Blues Overdrive live!

For older tour dates click here.

Music Shop

The Blues Overdrive

Gateway Music (2012)

Debut of the Year 2012!
Wasser Prawda

Critically acclaimed debut album features previously unreleased JJ Cale tune ‘Got Myself a Woman’  written in his golden period in the early 70ies.

Tracks: I Need Your Lovin’, Done Tryin’, Out in The Country and many more.

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Clinch!

Gateway Music (2015)

European Blues Awards
Album of the Year 2016!

Features the legendary Duke Robillard (Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Roomful of Blues)  and Chicago ace-guitarist Joel Paterson.

Tracks: Pistol Blues, Living Here Without You, Woman of Love, Daughter of the Devil and many more.

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Overdrive Live!

Gateway Music (2017)

European Blues Awards
Album of the Year 2018!

Experience the Overdrive live with this album recorded live-to-tape at one of Scandinavias biggest festivals Smukfest.

Tracks: Death on the Highway, Three Time Lover, Ball & Chain, High Water (For Charley Patton), I Was Wrong and many more.

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Contact

The Blues Overdrive
DK-2300 Copenhagen S
Denmark
Phone: +45 3131 9729
info@bluesoverdrive.com

Booking & Tours

Booking Scandinavia:
info@bluesoverdrive.com +45 3131 9729
Booking Europe: Maximum Booking
info@maximumbooking.com  +49 177 642 4221
Booking Benelux: Bluesther
info@bluesther.nl   +31 6 423 748 43