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RENE TROSSMAN BAND

RENE TROSSMAN BAND

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Rene Trossman is a guitar player with a long history in Blues Music.
Since turning pro in 1985 Rene has just about done it all.
The fantastic Chicago club scene, where he was a regular at
both South Side and West Side clubs, sitting in with the likes of
Buddy Scott, Byther Smith, Lurrie Bell, Iceman Robinson,
Little Mack Simmons, Lorenzo Thompson, Sharon Lewis
and others.
In 1994 Rene came to Europe, moving to Prague which
he now calls home. Since that time Rene has toured
extensively in Europe with his own band and with U.S.
Blues stars.
Rene considers his current band the best band
that he's ever had! The band plays authentic blues with a
contemporary sound. But make no mistake,
Rene Trossman has paid his dues to play the Blues!
So, check it out, have a look, a listen and see
what the buzz is all about!
Thank you for your interest in Blues Music!
Rene Trossman plays a Fender Stratocaster ('It's from the 80's, and it is a really great instrument!) through a 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp (Orignal, 1965 - "Fender Electrical Instrument Co.) and uses Ernie Ball strings - hybrid .012/.-11 set). Why? Because FENDER RULES! :-) And so do Ernie Ball Strings!
PAMELA CLUB - TORUN, POLAND - "THEY GOT THE BLUES!"
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My Endless Blue Mood - Music Video - Rene Trossman Band - AskFilm - Prague - March, 2008
My Endless Blue Mood - Rene Trossman Band - April 23, 2008, U Maleho Glena - Prague
Greasy Gravy - Rene Trossman Band - April 23, 2008, U Maleho Glena - Prague
Postmarked Illinois - Rene Trossman Band - April 23, 2008, U Maleho Glena - Prague
I Wonder Why - Rene Trossman Band - April 23, 2008, U Maleho Glena - Prague
The Blues Is Alright
The Blues Is Alright - Rene Trossman Band - April 23, 2008, U Maleho Glena - Prague

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Member Since: 2/16/2006
Band Website: renetrossman.com
Band Members: Rene Trossman - Guitar (Chicago, Illinois) Rene Trossman is a guitar player with a long history in Blues Music. Since turning pro in 1985 Rene has just about done it all. The fantastic Chicago club scene, where he was a regular at both South Side and West Side clubs, playing with the likes of Buddy Scott, Byther Smith, Lurrie Bell, Iceman Robinson, Little Mack Simmons, Lorenzo Thompson, Sharon Lewis, and others.Jan Korinek - Keyboards (Prague, Czech Republic) - Jan (Honza) Korinek is a long-time associate of Rene's. They've played hundreds of gigs together all over Europe with various guest stars from the U.S. Jan is simply the total package, bringing a reallly swinging sound to the band. Leader of Jan Korinek and Groove.Tomas Vokurka - Drums (Prague, Czech Republic) - Graduate of Conservatory of Music in Prague, Tomas is a very versatile musician, having played in a variety of musical genres. A naturally swinging cat, he plays killer shuffles, and really creates that pocket for the band.Taras Voloshchuk - Bass (Kiev, Ukraine) - This master of walkin' blues is the number one guy for blues bass in the whole region! Taras also plays great jazz and latin music, as well as being a classically trained musician, Taras also happens to have a beautiful record collection too!
Influences: Here are some Blues radio stations where you can hear Rene Trossman Band. Please check back again soon, the list is growing!The BluzNdaBlood Podcast SALTY DOG BLUES BluePower.com WITR Radio/Bad Dog Blues Graveyard Blues Radio - WRCN-FM Maxwell St (French) http://maxwellstreet.ifrance.com American Routes - New Orleans, LA http://www.theworldofblues.com Bad Dog Blues BLUES NEWS - France "Good Morning Blues" on WRFG in Atlanta, GA WRFG Radio www.awekblues.com - France " BOOM BOOM " on Equinoxe - ROCK-106.4 FM Namur, Belgium Blues Power - Graffic Fm - 106.1 - Loches, France CRBlues - Lyon, France Radio Canal Bleu - OBJAT, France http://crossroads.over-blog.com - www.radiosblues.com - France Radio Coteaux - SAINT BLANCARD - FRANCE virusdeblues.free.fr - France "ANTIROUILLE" - www.bordeaux.radio-campus.org - France Amicalement Blues - Lyon, France Bluesactu.com - France Surfin' Bird Radio - France - http://www.myspace.com/alfred68 Highway 61 - Radio Voce Spazio - Italy www.radiorcc.com/launch.html - www.myspace.com/rocknbluestoday - ItalyT-Bone Walker, Earl Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Eddie Taylor, Elmore James, Otis Rush, Magic Sam, Pee Wee Crayton, The Kings: Albert King, B.B. King and Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Robert Nighthawk,Robert Jr. Lockwood, Duke Robillard, Johnny Shines, J.B. Lenoir, Johnny Littlejohn, Junior Wells, Snooky Prior, Louis Myers, Fred Below, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Myers, Louis Myers, Bobby Little, Luther Allison, John Primer, Magic Slim, Junior Watson, Little Walter, Jimmie Lee Robinson, Nate Turner, Byther Smith, Johnny Big Moose Walker, Fenton Robinson, Jimmy Dawkins, Little Milton, Johnny Young, Tiny Grimes, Bill Jennings, Hubert Sumlin, Floyd McDaniel, Junior Parker, Lowell Fulson, Otis Spann, Luther Tucker, Little Mack Simmons, Bob Stroger, Lovie Lee, Lafayette Leake, Snooks Eaglin, Lurrie Bell, Willie Dixon, The Aces, Big Bill Bronzy, Big Joe Turner, Little Walter, Zuzu Bolin, Sunnyland Slim, Jimmie Lee Robinson, Bobby Blue Bland, Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, Charles Brown, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Etta James, Jimmy McGriff, Dave Specter, George Freeman, George Barnes, Jan Korinek, Irma Thomas, Robert Cray, Joe Moss, Jim Murphy, Derek O'Brian, Johnny Taylor, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Ray Charles, Roy Gaines, Ike Turner, James Cotton, Little Milton, Lightning Hopkins, Marvin Gaye, Booker T, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Tyrone Davis, Sly Stone, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, and as always, Buddy Scott. These are some. I could add a hundred more!Rene Trossman maintains a working relationship with EB DAVIS, JAMES WHEELER, LORENZO THOMPSON, and other blues stars who have all been an inspiration to him.

Sounds Like: Reviews of POSTMARKED ILLINOIS - Rene Trossman Band“...Postmarked Illinois, is a heapin’ helpin’ of Chicago blues covers and originals that really show his roots.“ Mike O’Cull – Illinois Entertainer – February, 2008"...Rene's playing is pure Chicago... ...making this CD a joy for all listeners of the straight-ahead Chi-town Blues." 'Blues Matters' magazine - MAR/APR - 2008 - U.K."...bathed in a pure juice of Chicago blues.” “ ...excellent album by Rene Trossman, an album that will stand out, a must, an essential…!” Francois Pfeiffer - 'BLUES' Magazine, March, 2008 - France"...playing in a style that owes a little to T-Bone Walker and more to the great sounds of the Chicago blues clubs of the sixties - Earl Hooker, Magic Sam, and Otis Rush, for example. We will be hearing more of him, I am sure. Norman Darwen - 'Blues Art Journal' - Nov 2007 - Austria"When they come to France, don't miss this band!" 'Soul Bag' Magazine - December, 2007 - France"...unmistakable groove and immaculate old school sound." Onrej Bezr - IDNES.CZ - 2007 - Czech Republic"When you listen to the title song ("Postmarked Illinois") you imagine yourself in the blues area of Chicago. Ger van Eldik - Bobtje Blues Review - Belgium“Trossman feels West Side blues in every single sound, both, as a guitar player and as a vocalist.” Andrzej Matysik - Twoj Blues Magazine - 2007 - PolandFFrom other Blues artists:"I love it! You did a great job. Keep up the good work!" Bob Stroger - Blues Living Legend/bass player - 2007"Rene Trossman has a deep understanding of Chicago blues guitar and I enjoy hearing him carry on that tradition. Bob Margolin-Blues Artist/W.C. Handy Nominee - 2007Gig Review:“It is not so much that RT plays Chicago blues, it is more that that he is Chicago blues to the core.“ Tony Emmerson - Prague Jazz – May, 2008 http://praguejazz.blogspot.comWEB LINKS TO:WHAT OTHERS SAY PRESS, WEB LINKS, PODCASTS, ETC.Review of "Postmarked Illinois" CD in BLUES ART JOURNAL (scroll to 2nd review)
Review of "Postmarked Illinois" CD in IDNES (Czech language) (scroll down to review)
Gallery of photos from gig in Pamela Club, Torun, Poland. THESE PEOPLE GOT THE BLUES!
Review of "Postmarked Illinois" CD in IDNES (Czech language) (scroll down to review)
Dutch Blues Blog in Dutch and EnglishPrague Post newspaper in EnglishArticle by journalist Elliot Hester syndicated in 7 U.S.A. newspapersReview of "I Write The checks" CD with Eb Davis and Jan Korinek and Groove.Rene Trossman Band website's media section.Review of gig with J.T. Ross on Czech media website QuickNews.Rene Trossman in Times Of London, U.K. - Prague Tip: Rene Trossman Band at U Maleho Glena club.PHOTO LINKS OF MORE PRESS:Lugano Blues To Bop Festival - 2005 - From Swiss newspapers.Lugano Blues To Bop Festival - 2005 - From Swiss newspapers - 2.FRENCH BLUES MAGAZINE: CoverFRENCH BLUES MAGAZINE: Inside PageGUARDIAN NEWSPAPER - U.K. Rene Trossman featured in Prague Tips.PODCASTS Featuring Rene Trossman Band:The BluzNdaBlood Podcast - Page Link.The BluzNdaBlood Podcast - PODCAST Link.SALTY DOG BLUES PODCAST - Page Link.SALTY DOG BLUES PODCAST - PODCAST Link.
Record Label: Currently Unsigned
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The critically acclaimed new release from the Rene Trossman Band:"POSTMARKED ILLINOIS" Quotes from Reviews of POSTMARKED ILLINOIS - Rene Trossman Band From the press: "...bathed in a pure juice of...
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