Henrik Freischlader (born 3 November 1982, Wuppertal) is a German blues guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and self-taught multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, drums, and Hammond organ. Since his debut album in 2006 he has released over 11 studio albums on his own Cable Car Records label, and has shared stages with B.B. King, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa, and the Tedeschi Trucks Band. His sound blends blues with rock, soul, and funk, driven by a raspy voice and guitar work rooted in the tradition of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Peter Green.
Freischlader launched the 'Keep Playing Tour 2025' across Germany and Austria, promoting a new studio album with a partly refreshed band lineup.
The band performed at d'Zuckerfabrik in Austria on 29 March 2025 as part of the Keep Playing Tour.
Freischlader is scheduled to play 33 concerts across 3 countries in 2026-2027, including a slot at Bospop Festival in Weert, Netherlands in July 2026.
A Berlin date at KulturBrauerei Frannz is confirmed for 22 October 2026 as part of the ongoing Keep Playing Tour.
Henrik Freischlader and his new band perform in Karlsruhe. The group is promoting PRECIOUS TIME, their first album since 2022.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs his music in Braunschweig.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs at Rieckhof in Hamburg.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs his music in an intimate jazz club setting.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs at an intimate venue in Cologne.
Concert by guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader. The artist is known for expressive guitar playing and blues.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs at Zeche Bochum.
A live concert by guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader in Erfurt — an evening of blues and rock from one of Germany's most acclaimed artists in the genre.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs at the intimate Tante JU club.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs at FRANNZ Club in Berlin.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs at Muffatwerk.
Henrik Freischlader returns with a new blues-rock quartet lineup, showcasing his album PRECIOUS TIME. The Schweinfurt concert marks the first live performance of this new band.
German guitarist and vocalist Henrik Freischlader performs at the intimate Hirsch club.
German blues guitarist Henrik Freischlader brings his trio to the atmospheric ruins of Klosterruine Limburg in Bad Dürkheim. A veteran of stages shared with B.B. King and Joe Bonamassa, he delivers raw, groove-driven blues backed by 11 studio albums.
