Hans Theessink (born 5 April 1948 in Enschede, Netherlands) is a Dutch guitarist, mandolinist, singer and songwriter who has lived in Vienna for decades. He plays blues and roots music in a Delta blues style, drawing on the traditions of Big Bill Broonzy and Leadbelly, and is known for his deep bass-baritone voice and fingerpicking acoustic guitar work. Over a career stretching back to the 1960s he has released more than 30 albums, logged over 7,000 concerts across Europe and beyond, and was inducted into the Dutch Blues Hall of Fame in 2018.
Theessink released '75 Birthday Bash', a live double album recorded at the Metropol in Vienna during his 2023 and 2024 birthday concerts, featuring guests including Eric Bibb and Insingizi.
The '75 Birthday Bash' release is available on 180g vinyl and double CD.
Theessink performed at Audio Show Deluxe 2025 in Northamptonshire, UK, on 22-23 March 2025.
Theessink is scheduled to perform at Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria on 4 July 2026.
Theessink's 2026-2027 tour runs from August 2026 through July 2027, spanning 29 shows across 14 cities including dates in Austria, Germany, the UK and Spain.
Concert by Hans Theessink & Band in Vienna. A musician renowned for his interpretations of blues and folk songs.
Concert by Hans Theessink & Band at Linz's Posthof club.
A concert featuring guitarists Hans Theessink and Ernst Molden performing together in Vienna.
An evening with guitarist Hans Theessink, showcasing his skills on the Metropol stage.
A concert featuring guitarist and vocalist Hans Theessink and Austrian musician Ernst Molden performing together.
Dutch bluesman Hans Theessink performs his blues compositions at Tschauner Bühne.