GERRY HUNDT TRIO - ONE MORE FOR ME (Digital Release 9/18/26)
Gerry Hundt: vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica
Renaud Lesire: bass, vocals, harmonica
Tom Lehnert: drums
Notes about this special album from the talented multi-instrumentalist, Gerry Hundt (the "not so secret weapon" behind The Dig 3, Corey Dennison Band, Nick Moss' Flip Tops, Cash Box Kings, and more)
One More For Me, named for our recording process, was recorded live in the studio, in Luxembourg between tour gigs. We performed a couple full takes of dteach track, settling on versions we thought best; often we'd do one more take in an effort to somehow improve on a great performance, just for our own satisfaction. Along with new songs, this album reaches far back into my catalogue, 15 years in two cases, but is wholly contemporary in its articulation. I count myself lucky to have stood onstage with artists like John Primer, Lurrie Bell, Jimmy Johnson, Nick Moss, Andrew Duncanson, Barrelhouse Chuck, and Carl Weathersby. In equal measure, I've drawn invaluable immediate influence from Lil' Ed, Joel Paterson, Oscar Wilson, Billy Flynn, and Glenn Davis. Each of these tracks holds something special for me, not the least of which is collaborating with bassist/harmonica ace Renaud Lesire and drummer Tom Lehnert, whose love and knowledge of the music continually inspires me both to revisit my roots and push forward into something new.
1) PIMENTA (2:11) - Portuguese for "hot sauce", literally it means "pepper." This opening track is inspired by a Bo Diddley instrumental
2) CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE (3:33) - more a tribute to Lil Ed than Elmore James
3) PRETTY BABY (3:43) - a foot-stompin' party song, the kind that'd get the Zoo Bar or the Kingston Mines rockin'
4) KID MAN BLUES (3:18) - a throwback to the days I spent absorbing legendary blues mandolinist Johnny Young recordings
5) RUBY DOOBIE (2:48) - a true story, this goofy, fun number showcases Renaud on low-tuned harmonica- double harp boogie!
6) RUNNIN' WILD (3:11) - I've never thought blues and disco were mutually exclusive...
a funky Eddie C. Campbell instrumental
7) I'M GONE (3:25) - this one's been through a couple iterations and is a crowd favorite. "The Deacon" rides again!
8) RAMBLER'S BLUES (3:01)- this guitar wizard Tampa Red tune is a favorite and turned out to be a lot of fun translated to mandolin
9) STRANGE THINGS HAPPENING (2:49) - all true stories! This is the second tune I've written while watching the news, the first being Since Way Back in 2006.
10) END OF THE DAY BLUES (4:27) - First recorded in 2007, this was written as a mandolin instrumental and gets the full Earl Hooker treatment this time around.
2, 3, 7, 9,10 are originals by Gerry Hundt, SteadyGroove Music, BMI
1, 5 originals by Gerry Hundt Trio
4 by Johnny Young
6 by Eddie C. Campbell
8 by Hudson Whittaker, aka Tampa Red
produced by Gerry Hundt and Tom Lehnert
recorded 10/22/25, live in Holtz Sound Studio, Tuntange, Luxembourg by Charles Stoltz
mastered by Justin Perkins
art by Lola Reynaerts
Band Bios:
Renaud Lesire (bass, vocals, harmonica)
A lifelong resident of Liege, Belgium, Renaud Lesire fronts WELL, WELL, WELL, a boogie trio, singing and playing guitar. As a bassist, he just appeared at the renowned Peer R&B Fest with TEE, and his professional resume includes Bobby Rush, John Primer, Johnny Dyer, James Harman, Candye Kane, Junior Watson, and recently Candice Ivory and Sean Mack McDonald.
Tom Lehnert (drums)
A Luxembourg native, Tom comes from the charmingly pastoral village of Useldange. His percussive talents are not exclusive to stages large or cozy, he also serves as drum instructor for the BluesSchoul in Differdange. He’s competed in the European Blues Challenge, most recently with The Nightcallers, and his professional resume includes Pugsley Buzzard, Kyle Jester, Elmore D, Tia Gouttbel, Big Dave, Fred Barretto, and Lazy Louis.
"Gerry Hundt is a respected member of Chicago’s blues scene, performing regularly at Kingston Mines, Buddy Guy’s Legends, FitzGerald's, and regional roadhouses. Album credits include Delmark, Blind Pig, and Blue Bella Records, garnering previous appearances at Chicago Blues Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, and many more. Gerry is proud to present his European bandmates: Tom Lehnert on drums and Renaud Lesire on bass. GET HIP! is the trio’s latest album, and their next album, One More for Me, is due in late 2026."
"The sound of Chicago blues is undeniable when Gerry Hundt picks up an instrument, whether it's guitar, mandolin, harmonica, or drums. Originally from Rockford, IL, Gerry began his career in Colorado on harmonica with the late John-Alex Mason, and was later featured on John-Alex Mason's final album alongside Cedric Burnside, Lightnin' Malcolm, and Lionel Young. After coming home to Illinois, Gerry played festivals and venues across the US and Europe during a five-year stint with Nick Moss and The Flip-Tops. During this time, Nick and Kate founded Blue Bella Records, with Gerry as engineer for a dozen releases, including his own blues mandolin album, Since Way Back, in 2007. Blues Music Award nominations followed suit, as well as features at Montreal Jazz Festival and Blues Station in Tournon, France. Starting in 2013, Gerry served as manager, guitarist, and songwriter for The Corey Dennison Band, which produced highly-regarded two albums for Delmark Records, garnering Le Prix du Blues from l'Academie du Jazz in 2016, as well as BMA nominations. Post-2020 saw the creation of The Dig 3, a collaboration that featured Gerry's one-man-band augmented by Andrew Duncanson and Ronnie Shellist for two critically acclaimed albums, landing #3 in MOJO Magazine's Top Ten for 2023, no small feat for an independent release. One More for Me, recorded in Luxembourg with drummer Tom Lehnert and bassist/harmonicist Renaud Lesire, represents Gerry's emergence as an important voice in the contemporary blues scene. By turns powerful, exuberant, and subtle, this album marks his most personal statement to date and is a celebration of the city he calls home."
"Gerry Hundt is a wunderkind of a blues and old-timey music multi-instrumentalist who plays as many roles as he does instruments, performing as a bandleader as well as a sideman, in full bands, quartets, trios, duos and solo." - LIVING BLUES Magazine
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Our Story
Chicago Blues? Yes! What about Surf, Rock, Country, and Jazz? YES! The Gerry Hundt Trio's repertoire spans genres and decades each night and is tailored to each venue. From storming the stage at world-renowned blues venues like Buddy Guy's Legends to setting the mood at private events, Gerry and the fellas are sure to entertain. The Trio has appeared in Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana.
Our Influences
We draw inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, including Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Chris Stapleton, Dick Dale, Tony Joe White, and The Black Keys.
Our Collaborations
In Europe, Tom Lehnert and Renaud Lesire or Daniel Fastro keep the beats steady and funky. In Chicago, Aaron Whittier, Rick King, Joel Baer, Kenny Kinsey, and Lee Kanehira groove audiences big and small.
Check out The Gerry Hundt Trio at Blues Expess, Differdange, Luxembourg, July 13, 2024 Gerry Hundt - guitar, vocal Renaud Lesire - bass Tom Lehnert - drums
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