"It was a wonderful intimate exchange of energy and I'm glad I was a part of it. To witness someone so in love with what they do for this world, who can set aside the monetary feedback of the time spent and relish in the magic of the gift given; I thank you for that." --
Krystal Krischke,
Boerne, Texas, Hill Country House Concerts 3-1-08
"Bob
Cheevers takes his years of experience and wisdom and puts them directly
on the platter with this mighty sweet taste of the South."
--Gavin Magazine
"An
old songwriting hand with new insights...a rewarding listening experience."
--Rod Kennedy, Producer of the Kerrville Folk Festival
"Bob
is like Jackson Browne, Rodney Crowell and Lyle Lovett...none of them
fit the standard mold."
--Bo Goldsen, Criterion Music, Los Angeles
"Cheevers
speaks from the heart as he explores the contradictions of being a
white Southerner...of the ways pride and tradition and love of the
land butt heads with sin and guilt."
--Rick de Yampert, The Nashville Tennessean
"Borrowing
from some, but stealing from none, you can dub him one of those forgotten
or unknown American originals like, say a James Talley."
-- Acoustic Musician Magazine
"Good
songs, good stories and good humour. BOB CHEEVERS is a great country
singer and songwriter who is getting a strong following in The Greys.
After his shows people say things like "you know, those are great
songs. Recently a pal of mine announced, "I've been listening
to lots of Bob Cheevers lately - have you got him coming again?" - he's got 3 of his albums now! You'll have a great evening at his
Greys show - I know, I've seen him ! Asthe evening progresses expect
to hear shouts for 'Sheep' and 'Underpants' a couple of songs from
a (strangely!!) little known Cheevers album called '12 Songs You'll
Never Hear on Radio' !! They have become cult favourites in the bar.
He's a great songwriter, and - if nudged hard enough - can't resist
ending the show with a bit of fun ..." -- Mike
Lance, Music Promoter who books The Greys Pub and Bar in Brighton,
England
"We're
picky about who we have on as a support artist and make sure we have
top quality. When Bob Cheevers opened for Tom Russell, he was the
first supporting artists to get an encore at Mr Kite Benefits".
-- Steve Henderson, Northwest England Music Promoter
"When
I close my eyes and listen to his music, Bob Cheevers sounds like
Willie singing with the honesty of Jackson Browne, the balls of Steve
Earle, the wit of George Carlin and the story telling ability of Shelby
Foote...but in a voice that is completely his own. When I open my
eyes, I see a middle aged man looking like General Custer and having
the time of his life in front of an audience he has spellbound with
his tall tales and true stories."--Tom
Hamilton, Music promoter, Glasgow, Scotland
"Bob
Cheevers has forgotten more good songs than most songwriters write...his
references range through blues, folk and he has that Memphis stew
bubbling down through his bones. A contemporary of those other masters
of the songwriting art, Penn and Oldham, Cheevers is the real deal
and still waiting to be truly discovered. If you¹re a fan of
the aforementioned Memphis boys, you should take some time to discover
the Cheevers rhythm thing. I guarantee you won't be disappointed." -- Shaun Belcher, editor,Flyin
Shoes Review
"I
can honestly say that the 2-hour programme with Bob Cheevers was one
of the best that I have had the pleasure of presenting. Bob played
live in the studio and our phone lines didn't stop ringing all programme.
Bob's musicianship is excellent, his singing full of passion and commitment
and his writing is some of the most evocative ever heard on my programme.
To my mind Bob is at his best with his Martin guitar, a bunch of self
penned songs and an appreciative audience. He is welcome any time
on my programme and in fact we have already booked him for 2004. So
country music fans watch this spot for further details."
--Mick Smith's Country Music network programme, BBC East Midlands Back to profile...
