Thomas Blug - guitar player
I first discovered Thomas Blug's music in 2004. It was his soulful and tasteful guitar playing on the track 'Love Crimes' that immediately grabbed my attention. Thomas, with his faithful Stratocaster, is a player of skill and subtlety. His technique and tonal dynamics are an inspiration.
I had opportunity to say hello and have a chat with Thomas at the Wembley Guitar Show, London, in November 2006 - not only is Thomas a great guitarist, he's a friendly bloke too!
On this page you'll find a selection of links to Thomas' music, videos and related web sites.
News - April 2009...
Thomas' new CD is released - Soul & Pepper
News - November 2008...
Thomas plans to release a new CD in April 2009. It will feature his current band - Thijs van Leer, Raoul Walton, Bernie Wittmann and Wolf Simon - who also perfomed with Thomas on the Live In Raalte DVD and CD. If you have watched the DVD you'll know what a great band that is. The new CD will also feature singer Berenice van Leer on two or three tracks.
Thomas would like to gig in the UK but unfortunatley there are no definite plans to do so right now, but here's hoping that Thomas will play here sometime soon...
Thomas Blug - CDs
Soul & Pepper
2009
Guitar From The Heart - Live In Raalte
2005 (Performance recorded in 2003)
21st Century Guitar
2002
Electric Gallery
1997
The Beauty Of Simplicity
1994
Thomas has also released two library music CDs - Living Guitars and White Strat Magic - and has two tracks featured on The StratKings compilation CD, featuring up-and-coming European Stratocaster guitarists, which marked the Fender Stratocaster 50th anniversary in 2004.
Thomas Blug - DVDs
Guitar From The Heart - Live In Raalte
2005 (Performance recorded in 2003). Stereo and 5.1 sound
Thomas Blug - guitar
Thijs van Leer - organ and flute
Bernie Wittmann - keyboards
Raoul Walton - bass
Wolf Simon - drums
Thomas is also featured on the DVD that came with issue 290 of UK's Guitarist magazine (June 2007). On this DVD Thomas plays his track 'Stratking' as well as revealing some hints and tips on getting the most out of your guitar playing.
Thomas Blug - online movies
YouTubeHughes & Kettner movies featuring Thomas |
Lick LibraryClinics for Hughes & Kettner |
Thomas Blug - related links
- Visit the official Thomas Blug web site at www.guitarplayer.de
- Thomas' guitar of choice is the Fender Stratocaster - visit the Fender web site
- Thomas is a user and endorsee of Hughes & Kettner amplification
- As well as his solo work, Thomas also plays with German rock trio Dreist
Other useful links
- Visit the I Hope I Die Before I Get Old web site for the 100 oldest living rock stars and rock star birthdays
- Read what guitar players are saying about the Stratocaster at the Fender Discussion Page and the official Fender Lounge Forums
- For that classic British rock guitar tone you won't get better than Marshall amplification