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From a small town in Germany to Los Angeles, from California to Chicago, from the American Midwest to anywhere the music takes him....
Stefan Hillesheim's musical journey has been quite extraordinary, spanning over 2 continents and a multitude of musical genres - at the heart of it stands a relentless passion for music that can't be stopped.
A passion can clearly be felt when experiencing Stefan and his band live in concert.
Stefan formed a band around him, comprised of Chicago Blues Hall of Famers and All-Stars, who helped further shape his sound. They have released three full-length albums together since Stefan arrived in Chicago in 2022. The Group has found great acceptance on the Chicago Blues Scene, regularly performing at all of the Windy City's major blues venues, and at the 2025 Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park.
Stefan Hillesheim's band frequently gets on the road to bring their unique sound to audiences around the country, with plans for a European and South American tour.
Press / Reviews
Quotes:
"Stefan Hillesheim is one of the rising stars on the Chicago blues scene. He’s a masterful slide guitar player, a strong songwriter and has assembled a band of talented Windy City veterans. I’m definitely keeping my eye on him for the future"
– Bruce Iglauer, President and Founder, Alligator Records
"Guitarist Stefan Hillesheim simply explodes onto the blues scene with this debut CD. It’s so packed with stellar licks, original ideas and powerful vocals – a potent combination that should launch him into the stratosphere soon" - Red Hot & Blues
“Stefan Hillesheim is already a rising star who is making a big impression and attracting attention on the blues scene, both here and in Europe.” - Chicago Blues Guide
“If this guy doesn’t receive greater recognition there is definitely something wrong in the Cosmos” - Blues Blast Magazine
“Hillesheim is both skilled and subtle in equal measure” - Living Blues Magazine
Videos
Stefan Hillesheim
Stefan Hillesheim
Stefan Hillesheim Band - It Hurts Me Too (Live at the 2025 Chicago Blues Festival)
Stefan Hillesheim - Seduced by the Blues (Live@RosasLounge Chicago)
Stefan Hillesheim - "When I'm Gone" - Sessions from Studio A
Midday Fix: Live music from the Stefan Hillesheim Band
Pictures
Releases
Live at Rosa's Lounge
(Live Album 2024)
When I'm Gone
(Album 2023)
Doin' Alright
(EP 2022)
