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Ottweiler blues musician Blind Dog Mayer has not performed on stage since the start of the coronavirus pandemic five years ago. He is celebrating his comeback this year at the same time as his 25th stage anniversary - and a new band project.

 Audio | 15.06.2025 | Dauer: 00:03:35 | SR 3 - Max Zettler

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ROUGH 'N ROCKIN BLUES

Blind Dog Mayer is a name that stands for the many facets and essence of blues music. This artist, known for his charismatic stage presence and his deep connection with the blues, has created a unique place for himself in the music scene. 

With his participation in 13 published live and studio productions to date (including 8 of his own), he has now been established as a singer and harmonica player on stage for 25 years, including as a headliner in clubs and festivals. Mayer has successfully demonstrated his skills at renowned events such as the International Jazz & Blues Days Verden, Blues Express Festival Differdange and the Blues 'n Jazz Rallye Luxembourg and many more. His musical path is proof of his dedication and love for the blues.

Successes and collaborations

Over the past decades, Mayer has achieved TV appearances (SWR TV / SR TV etc.) as well as TOP 10 chart positions (IBBA Blues Charts UK / Amazon Blues Charts) in collaboration with various formations. His successful collaboration on album productions and support appearances for international stars such as Glenn Hughes (UK), Walter Trout (USA) and Klaus Major Heuser (GER) are proof of his versatility in the blues scene. He has also worked with many well-known names on the international blues scene as a sideman / special guest.

His return to the stage

With the new project “THE BLIND DOG MAYER GROUP”, he returns to the live stages in 2025 after a five-year break. This group has dedicated itself to the raw pace of rocking blues and combines different musical styles to give each song its own unmistakable stamp.

Musical diversity

The band plays interpretations of originals as well as their own pieces. Honest to themselves and even more so in their music, their repertoire covers a wide range, from harmonica blues to blues rock to hard boogie and even danceable Texas blues 'n roll. They only choose songs they like, resulting in a diverse range of influences. With the combination of modern electric blues / texas blues and borrowings from british blues in one concert evening, THE BLIND DOG MAYER ROUP has created a unique selling point as a blues-rock band in Germany, which makes this project musically very exciting for listeners and organizers alike! 

An unforgettable concert experience

From songs from the 70s to modern times, the band's instrumentation, which includes the harmonica played by Blind Dog Mayer and his authentically powerful front vocals, provides a groove that gets straight to your feet. The musical performance is underpinned by the individual band members of THE BLIND DOG MAYER GROUP, the innovative guitar playing of “Slice” and the perfectly coordinated groove section of drum and bass by “Marco Schmieden and Michael Jung”. This ensures an entertaining and high-quality concert evening on the part of the band.

The return of Blind Dog Mayer with his new band project promises an exciting musical journey. Fans and newcomers alike are invited to join them “on the road” and enjoy the musical diversity and passion of the blues. THE BLIND DOG MAYER GROUP is ready to conquer the stages and thrill audiences with their unique blend of ROUGH ‘N ROCKIN BLUES.