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CD Reviews -- Isaac and Blewett
| "Not since The Band roared through upstate New York with it's original sound have I heard such unique music...." |
The Signal Star, Goderich Ontario |
| "The sound is spot on and perfectly captures the immediacy and subtleties of a concert..." |
NOW magazine, Toronto |
| "This is a true collaboration, with a strong desire to travel the back roads of possibilities...." |
Telegraph-Journal , Saint John NB |
| "...it's a multi-colored mood swing reflective of the sea of influences that inspire five very talented musicians" |
Exclaim! , Toronto |
| " When it's all over, you feel you've heard a disc made by experts of the craft..." |
Times & Transcript , Moncton NB |
| 'Isaac & Blewett have developed as fine performers, talented Writers, and interesting interpreters...Redhead is their finest work...these gentle souls from Albert County mine the simple life they love so much, whether it’s the joy of fatherhood (Puppy Tails), or the maturity of their life’s roles (Domesticated Man)....Their cover versions sparkle with originality...Kansas City is so different, so confident, that it’s a joy. And taking on Duke Ellington’s Caravan? It’s audacious, and totally satisfying. There’s no question in my mind that Isaac & Blewett deserve to be the next local talents to win a national audience.' |
Bob Mersereau -- The New Brunswick Reader |
'Powered by Tim Isaac’s wah-wah-fuelled space cello and Jim Blewett’s rock-solid rhythmic sense, blues duo Isaac & Blewett have taken their fans on some pretty wild musical trips over the last couple of years....Anybody who has seen them live knows that Isaac & Blewett can go just about anywhere musically... |
Grant Kerr -- Saint John Telegraph Journal Sept.11, 2003 |
New Brunswick’s favourite blues roots duo finds themselves stretching out under a vast country sky. Alt-country and indie rock fans take note. While they lose no footing in maintaining their much loved folk and blues sound, they stretch their sonic palette even further, expanding that inimitable personal touch that they have come to be known for.With it’s banjo mantra, toffee pulling steel guitar, and lilting harmonies, the whole ensemble creates an understated rhythm that softly chugs along......honest, with a maturity ....Both serene and raw, the album is a perfect example of just how soulful home recording can be when tended to by a caring ear. |
Jud Crandall -- Here Saint John NB Review of Redhead Oct. 2003 |
| ‘’...As always, the best tunes sparkle with the boys’ patented acoustic flourish-a hushed blend of guitar and cello...it’s sure to keep fans more than satisfied.’ |
Greg Perr -- Moncton Times &Transcript June 13, 2001 |
| ‘’Fingerprint is a pastoral work, with a delicious warmth and calmness. From their rural perch, the duo write about nature, family, and their love of this life. The little son in Popcorn is celebrated with the wide-eyed amazement at the bond a father feels. The rural roots of Rabbit Pie and Foggy Farm are something right out of The Band’s canon, small town characters with real acoustic music to back up the stories...Shepody Bay is Tim Isaac’s finest song, a beautiful ode to his home, and a lesson to any songwriter:if you want inspiration, just look out your front door...They revisit a couple of classics, Big Joe William’s Highway 49, and Robert Johnson’s Crossroads, complete with trademark cello weaving a new take on the blues. Isaac’s voice is calm and mellow, a cozy living room jam sound...’’ |
Bob Mersereau -- New Brunswick Reader June 9, 2001 |
