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An album by Blues/Jazz/Rock guitarist Tom Riepl, featuring Huey Lewis, Lee Ritenour, Lauren Turner, Rick Hirsch, Red Young and many other great players...

Some Comments:

Dear Tom, thanks so much for your wonderful CD ... I think you guys did a brilliant job. It's really beautiful man! My song sounds incredible. I appreciate you respecting the nature of it and sticking to the vibe that we had created with Paul. Your guitar playing is astounding! I think Rick did a great job and found a way to really capture you and document your sound. Great songs. I'm glad electric guitar is not dead yet. It's people like you keeping it alive...
Peter Atanasoff
Paul Butterfield Band, Tito & Tarantula
Hollywood, California
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Hi Tom, I've been enjoying your album ... It's really terrific! Great playing, cool songs ... Everything is well done ... arranging, production, sound and also a very nice album package. Congratulations!
Best wishes,
Lee Ritenour, Los Angeles, California
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Congrats ... CD sounds great, and you and Rick did a great job!
Huey Lewis, San Francisco, California
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Tom, I'm still speechless after listening to the new album, it is pure ear candy! The tones and arrangements are stellar and I have been passing my copy around to everyone I know here in Nashville, and guys are loving it...
Andrew Ladner
Ladner Engineering
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
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PLAY> sounds crisp, clean and with guts. Great job. The horns are refreshing to hear. I will definitely play this on my show and look forward to having an interview with you. Thank you very much for the music ... I really appreciate your skill and phrasings. I hope this CD gets played a lot there, here and all over. I'm listening to the CD as I write and ‘Automotive’ sounds hot! My best to you,
Grey Sheppard
KWMR West Marin Community Radio
Point Reyes, California
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Hi Tom, just got the copies of your lastest CD and I think it is awesome! Your playing is inspiring and your guitar tones are sweet. I dig the whole bluesy Steely Dan vibe plus all the great players and well written tunes make it one of my favorites. I have been driving around all day cranking it up.
Good luck with all of your music ...
Vinny Roth
Guitar Player & Recording Artist
Centreville, Virginia
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TOM ... Don't really know how to verbalize it ... DAMN!!!! DAMN!!! GOOD!!! I really love the tone you were able to capture and your playing style is, well ... INCREDIBLE!! The mix is perfect, Rick did a wonderful job on the production ... Like I said DAMN!!! It seems that all the stars were in perfect alignment for you on this one! Great job! Really love the CD...
Desmond C. "DC" Ladner
President / Ladner Engineering Group
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
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Great music, so musical and so many cool styles, really great arrangements.
Congrats and excellent job on your CD!
Oneida James
Bass Player with Joe Cocker Band
Los Angeles, California
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Honestly, this is the most refreshing “guitar” CD I’ve heard in a long, long time!
This ranks with anything I have in my collection as a “landmark” recording…
Richard Bauerle
Guitarist, MCA Recording Artist
Amherst, New York
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It’s so good, man. I can’t tell you how good it is. Lots of soul, great feel, man I can go on.
Bruce Williamson
Bass Player
Portland, Oregon