BSC Artist Press Reviews: Blonker

Musikexpress / Sounds, Germany - July 1993

Seit seinem Instrumental Hit "Indigo" hat der vollbärtige Gitarrenfreak immer wieder diesselbe Platte gemacht. Während Sparten Kollege Andreas Vollenweider mit seiner Harfe immer vertrackter und kleinteiliger arbeitet, spannt Blonker nach wie vor den großen Melodienbogen über seine Songs. Bildhafte, verträumte, bisweilen auch flotte Popmusik, die in ihren besseren Momenten fast so schön ist wie gute Klassik.

Innerself, USA - March 1994

Blonker is a group composed of one man - Dieter Geike - who plays every instrument on this album. "Tree Of Life" is a mixture of classical, jazz, Spanish flamence and a blend of rhythms that are marvelous. Blonker plays with feeling and in listening to "The River Flows", I found upbeat, jazz, funky and classical strains throughout the different titles. I really enjoyed this album and hats off to the one man band.

The Gathering Alternative, USA June 1993

Gentle, guitar-lead melodies characterize the music of Blonker. All the songs on The Tree Of Life are composed and played by German-born Dieter Geike. Hios impressive techique moves effortlessly between electric, acoustic and Spanish guitar stlyes. The musi has its roots firmly planted in jazz and melodic rock. Geike's added New Age sensitivity makes this a most charming release.

Los Angeles Post, USA - January 1994

Soothing, smooth, and solid describe the sound of Blonker, aka Dieter Geike of Hamburg, Germany. His diverse fretwork encompasses a wide range of stringed instruments, laid ober a background of bass, drums and keyboard. Geike has been performing in Germany since the early '70s, and this is his U.S. debut.