Reviews

Writers on the tone, range and restless invention of Chris Dair’s playing.

Blues Underground Network

John Vermilyea

1 March 2013

“Crossroads To Freedom shows off an amazing talent that can stand beside the best musicians, vocalists, and songwriters working today.”

Vermilyea heard the album as a continuous musical journey, praising its tone, songwriting and the fact that Chris performed every instrument himself.

Original review

Rock Times

Joachim ‘Joe’ Brookes

4 March 2013

“Whether ballad-like, floating, or rocking, the blues fan simply cannot avoid this record.”

Rock Times praised the deep blues feel and the way Chris moves between trance-like grooves, ballads and heavier blues-rock passages.

Universal Music Tribe

Michael Buffalo Smith

1 January 2013

“It has been a while since I heard a guitar player that I resonate with like I do Chris Dair.”

Buffalo Smith singled out the record’s electric blues, moody atmosphere and unexpected shifts in style.

Paris-Move & Blues Magazine

Frankie Bluesy Pfeiffer & Dominique Boulay

1 January 2013

“A collection of original blues written and played here by Chris Dair, a singer-guitarist whose talent is immediately obvious.”

Paris-Move highlighted the technical command, strong bass playing and the ease with which different musical palettes share the same album.

Brad Barrett review

Brad Barrett

10 July 2020

“There is an authenticity and sophistication that makes him a premiere player in the blues and jazz genres.”

Barrett praised Chris’s touch and the ease with which he moves between electric guitar, nylon-string acoustic and bass.