Gerry Hundt Trio - One More For Me
Release date: Sept. 18, 2026
Self-Release
By Robin Zimmerman
Gerry Hundt was born on May 29th in Rockford, Illinois, which means he falls under the zodiac sign, Gemini. And, whether you take stock in horoscopes or not, this versatile musician demonstrates the “multi-tasking” abilities that are a hallmark of this sign.
When it comes to musicianship, Hundt certainly fits into the “jack of all trades” category. His extensive resume includes stints with everyone from Corey Dennison and the Dig 3 Band to the Cash Box Kings, Nick Moss and many others. Hundt also gained fame for his “Legendary One-Man Band” shows where he plays a foot-stomping blend of old-time Chicago blues and gives a solo take on what it was like to perform on Maxwell Street back in the day.
But Hundt also plays well with others as evidenced by his latest release, One More for Me. Here, in the spirit of international musical cooperation, Hundt has joined forces with like-minded artists from Belgium and Luxembourg to create an album that shows the world that when it comes to Chicago blues, there are truly no boundaries. Rounding out the Gerry Hundt Trio are bassist/harmonica player, Renaud Lesire from Belgium and drummer Tom Lehnert who hails from Luxembourg. One More for Me, named for the recording process, was captured live at Holtz Sound Studios in Luxembourg between European tour dates. Hundt hooked up with these musicians after an agent that he had worked with posted on Facebook that Hundt was coming to Belgium to see his then-girlfriend (now wife, Lola Reynaerts). Lehnert responded and so the Gerry Hundt Trio came to be.
While the album title might sound like a solitary sonic experience, One More for Me is anything but that as it gives musical nods to many of Hundt’s heroes, who he either performed with or was influenced by. Whether it’s the Bo Diddley inspired riff on the opening track, “Pimenta,” a nod to Lil’ Ed Williams on “Caught in the Middle” or celebrating Hundt’s old friend, the legendary mandolinist Johnny Young with “Kid Man Blues,” One More for Me is a musical melting pot of ten tasty tracks that runs the gamut from groovy tunes like “Ruby Doobie” to the mellow, mandolin-heavy “End of the Day Blues.”
Since Hundt’s been around the Chicago blues block for many years, One More for Me features both new material and re-workings of songs from Hundt’s extensive catalog. “End of the Day Blues” dates to 2007 but still sounds just as fresh almost twenty years later. Ditto for “Pretty Baby,” which is described as a “foot-stomping party song, the kind that would get the Zoo Bar or Kingston Mines rockin.” “Strange Things Happening” provides a musical update based on watching the news unfold on television. Hundt penned all these numbers but also does justice on cover versions by way of Tampa Red and Eddie C. Campbell.
One More for Me shakes it up immediately with the opening instrumental number, “Pimenta,” which is the Portuguese word for “hot sauce.” Penned by the Gerry Hundt Trio, this spicy tune takes the listener back to a different time and place. After space shifting to the late fifties/early sixties, the next track, “Caught in the Middle” features pure, old-school Chicago blues with some excellent slide guitar work. The musical journey continues with “Pretty Baby,” which has a Fabulous Thunderbirds flavor mixed in with a party vibe. “Ruby Doobie” is another tune that gets the toes tapping and the blood flowing. Hundt also brings back a crowd-favorite from his Corey Dennison days as “The Deacon” has been reworked to “I’m Gone.”
Hundt pays tribute to the late blues mandolinist, Johnny Young, on “Kid Man Blues,” with some haunting mandolin with some nice harp work mixed in. The trio completely shifts gears on “Runnin’ Wild,” a hybrid blues/disco number in the spirit of the late Eddie C. Campbell. The musical memories continue with “Rambler’s Blues,” which was penned by Tampa Red and reimagined by this international trio.
Two major reasons for the freshness of the material on One More for Me are Lesire and Lehnert. This European-based rhythm section both have their own impressive resumes, Lesire, a lifelong resident of Belgium and acclaimed bassist, fronts the WELL, WELL, WELL band, which plays boogie-based rhythms. He has also backed up everyone from Bobby Rush and John Primer to James Harman, Candye Kane, Candice Ivory and up-and-coming bluesman, Sean “Mack” McDonald. Meanwhile, the Luxembourg-based drummer, Tom Lehnert has done everything from compete in several European Blues Challenges and serve as drum instructor at the Bluesschoul in Differdange as well as providing the backbeat for a long list of musical luminaries
The Gerry Hundt Trio certainly made their presence known during Blues Fest Week last June as they showcased material from One More for Me everywhere from the Rosa’s Tent at the Chicago Blues Festival and FitzGerald’s Side Bar during Blues Day Tuesday to an appearance on WGN television. They are currently touring in Europe. So, in case you missed seeing them in Chi-Town and can’t make the trip across the pond, you can get the electrifying feel of their live performances by checking out One More for Me.
Artist website: www.gerryhundt.com
About the Author: Blues enthusiast Robin Zimmerman, a.k.a. Rockin' Robin, writes a Blues Blog and is a regular contributor to Chicago Blues Guide.
