Henrik Freischlader (born 1982 in Wuppertal) is a German blues guitarist, singer-songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, drums and Hammond organ. Rooted in blues but drawing on rock, soul and funk, he runs his own Cable Car Records label and has released eleven studio albums and seven live albums since his 2006 debut. He has shared stages with B.B. King, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa and other blues legends.
Blues Magazine NL reported that Freischlader is working on the new studio album Precious Time, recorded at the Heyday Studio in Wuppertal, with release planned for the summer of 2026.
For the Precious Time Tour 2026, Freischlader formed a new band with Leon Mucke (drums), Gregor Sonnenberg (bass) and Dave Warmerdam (keyboards/Hammond).
Freischlader performed on July 11, 2026 at the Bospop festival in Weert, Netherlands.
In October 2026, Freischlader is scheduled at the KulturBrauerei Berlin - Frannz as part of the Keep Playing Tour.
