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LIVE REVIEW, THE MAZE, NOTTINGHAM
"Tonight's support was provided by Canadian blues singer and guitarist Rob Lutes, whose set was like a naked flame all set and ready to torch the place. His assured finger-picking blues style set a mood for the evening and judging by the amount of CDs he managed to shift during the interval, the crowd certainly seemed to approve wholeheartedly. Starting with The Only Soul from his current album TRUTH & FICTION, Lutes played a hyperactive set featuring Billy Mayhew's 1930s classic It's a Sin to Tell a Lie and part of Robert Johnson's They're Red Hot, played as an introduction to Lutes own I Knew a Girl, which was inspired by Johnson's peculiar ragtime tune."
Allan Wilkinson, The Northern Sky, Nottingham

LIVE REVIEW, THE BASEMENT, BRIGHTON, OCT. 7, 2009
"This was an extraordinary gig, with one of the best atmospheres I can remember! Not only were all of the performers at the top of their game but so was the decent sized crowd!

First on stage was Canadian Rob Lutes, who accompanied his own edgy vocals with his unusual in style but superb in quality acoustic guitar playing. He plays & sings with real passion & fire, almost appearing to lose himself at times in his music. He has made four excellent albums, all selling well in his native Canada & the U.S, so hopefully with a succesful tour here he will add to his fan base. He played a good selection of songs from his albums, a favourite being the intense I will stand by you & the just as good Ride the shadows, from the album of the same name. There was also a terrific cover of the late Warren Zevon's Mutineer. His set was over all too soon, although I, along with many other country roots/blues fans, hope we'll be seeing him again before too long
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De Slotplaats, Bakkeveen, The Netherlands

"It's only the very best that are able to play better live than on the cd. Rob Lutes and Rob MacDonald do it. If they are playing somewhere near you, do not miss it. It just doesn't get any better!"
- Tony Sanner, Concert Series Presenter, De Slotplaats, Bakkeveen, The Netherlands


The Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal
“After a full day of incredible acts, there are very few artists who could have risen to the level that Rob Lutes did to close out the first annual Folk Festival on the Canal. His performance was absolutely brilliant and befitting of a true headliner, playing his amazingly crafted songs while guitarist Rob MacDonald wowed the audience with guitar playing that no human should be capable of.”
- Dave Cool    , Co-Founder, Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal


Crossroads Radio, The Netherlands
“Rob’s appearance at Crossroads was definitely one of the three very best sessions out of the 145 sessions we’ve recorded so far.”
Jos van den Boom, Crossroads Radio, Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands 


Toronto CityRoots Festival
“Rob Lutes gave a solid crowd-pleasing performance at City Roots Festival. Rob's gritty vocals, powerful and precise guitar work do justice to his well-crafted original songs. Rob is a convincing solo performer; but with the addition of Rob MacDonald on dobro, the overall effect becomes even more captivating and capable of holding any audience. Recommended!”
- Howard Gladstone, Executive Director, Toronto CityRoots Festival
  www.torontocityroots.com


Westmount Examiner
“By the time Rob Lutes came on stage, the stars were out, the mood was mellow and the NDG singer's soulful vocals and songwriting were the perfect ending to a perfect day. Guitarist Rob MacDonald was just as much a star as Lutes was, blowing away the crowd with his mad guitar skills.”
- Toula Foscolas, Westmount Examiner


Between Adam’s Ears
“As musicians, Rob Lutes and Rob MacDonald are almost like guitar Vishnus- one super being with many hands playing together. This tightness helps propel Lutes’ songs, especially in a live setting, to an exceptionally passionate level.”
- Between Adam’s Ears, May 2008


Michael Jerome Browne
“A great songwriter, a man with a great way with words and also a fantastic guitar picker!”
- Michael Jerome Browne


Hello Darlin’ Productions
“There are few Canadian singer-songwriters who straddle the Canada-US songwriting border with ease, Garnet Rogers comes to mind. Montreal-based songwriter Rob Lutes will soon be counted amongst the ranks of the best in the industry. Insightful and meaty like Bill Morrissey, the aforementioned Rogers and Lucy Kaplansky, he is also gutty and gritty like Greg Brown or Chris Smither. A rare talent that keeps getting better with each project released, one listen will prove he is more than a passing fancy; this guy is here to stay.”
- Matt Large, Concert promoter, Hello Darlin’ Productions
 
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