Bluesfest Dresden

Big Creek Slim and Band DK, Finland, UK, D

Big Creek Slim, Marc Rune from Denmark, is a blues musician with heart and soul – deeply rooted in the Mississippi Delta blues. His raw, unartificial voice and immersive guitar playing testify to his great authenticity and passion for the classic blues from the south of the USA.

He has released nine albums and won numerous awards, including the U.S. Blues Union Award for Best Acoustic Blues Album. He is currently touring with the band line-up, with which the album Goin’ to Germany was recorded.

The international band consists of:

• Big Creek Slim – Vocals, Guitar (DK)

Roger C. Wade – Bluesharp (UK)

• Jaska Prepula – Bass (Finland)
• Micha Maass – drums (Germany)

Big Creek Slim, born Marc Rune in Denmark, is a blues artist through and through – firmly rooted in Mississippi Delta blues. His raw, unaffected voice and intense guitar playing are a rare blend of natural talent and deep devotion to the southern blues tradition.

With nine albums and multiple awards under his belt, including "Best Acoustic Blues Album" by the Blues Union USA, Creek is a major figure on the European blues scene. He currently tours with the lineup featured on his latest release, Goin’ to Germany.

The band is an international collaboration featuring:

• Big Creek Slim – vocals, guitar (Denmark)

Roger C. Wade – blues harp (UK)

• Jaska Prepula – bass (Finland)
• Micha Maass – drums (Germany)