Press Reviews And Articles
Here is a sampling of what various entertainment and blues publications have published about Richard Day-Reynolds, Blue Light Special, and the Recording "Live at the Deluxe"
Articles
Richard Day-Reynolds and his band play the Waterfront Blues Festival in
Portland this week.
A great gig is such a godsend. And McMinnville blues musician Richard
Day-Reynolds would never expect one to simply fall from the sky and
land at his feet. He understands the cruel realities of the business.
"You play wherever someone will hire you to play," Day-Reynolds said.
"And you're glad to have the opportunity. It doesn't matter..."
- Where The Blues Are, July 5, 2001 - News Register, McMinnville OR
The Richard Day-Reynolds Band
Article by Rick Hall
The Richard Day-Reynolds Band has made the Blues fans of this area sit
up and take notice this past year and they are looking to elevate their
status to new levels this coming year! Last year they added the dynamic,
veteran keyboardist, and local Portland favorite, Frankie Redding, to
the fold. They played a prestigious out of town Blues Festival with some
stellar national Blues talent. And, they garnered a "Muddy Award"
nomination from the Cascade Blues Association for "Best New Blues Act".
The band evolves around the versatile and seasoned talents of Richard
Day-Reynolds. I got a chance to sit down and talk with this very
interesting and genuinely earnest man last month...
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the rest. - February, 2001 BluesNotes
Local blues musician and his band nominated for award
McMinnville blues singer Richard Day-Reynolds and his band Blue Light
Special have been nominated for a Muddy Award in the category of Best
New Artist by the Cascade Blues Association.
Local band gets nod from Cascade Blues Association,
November 9, 2000 - News Register, McMinnville OR
Local Blues Band to Release CD
Local blues band to release CD,
April 15, 1999 - News Register, McMinnville OR
Reviews - What They Are Saying About "Live at the Deluxe"
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the Cascade Blues Association Review By Kurt Dahlke
"If blues is your game, this is where it's at. Richard Day-Reynolds and
Blue Light Special put on a hopping performance on 'Live @ the Deluxe.'
This live album...captures the energy and the soul that makes for great
blues music. Classic blues styles and vocals make this an enjoyable CD
for any blues fan....feed your blues hunger with this excellent CD."
- Incahoots news & notes
"There's some soulful fun waiting to happen at The Pointe Downtown this
weekend as powerhouse McMinnville guitarist Richard Day-Reynolds
performs all weekend at the club. Day-Reynolds has been a growing name
in the Wilamette Valley for a few years.. Blues is the mainstay of this
roaring guitar slinger and his band...,creating a churning mass of gutsy
stuff that sucks people onto the dance floor in large numbers..."
- Salem Statesman Journal Weekender.
"Great Stuff....Richard Day-Reynolds gives new meaning to some serious rockin' blues."
- BA (Bob Anchetta), The Sunday Night Blues Show, KINK FM, Portland
"You got nothing to worry about Richard. The liner notes of 'Live @ The Deluxe'
question the advisability of putting out a live CD as the first release of an
unknown band. One rehearsal, no booze and the flu were a few of the obstacles
thrown in the band's path on this outing. If that's the case, who knows what
will happen in the studio, this stuff is great!...'Live @ The Deluxe' perfectly
captures the feel of a hard core blues bar band in fine form."
-Kurt Dahlke, Blues Notes
".....guitarist and vocalist, Day-Reynolds is a rightous laid-back blues stylist...
'Live @ The Deluxe' is a great sampling of what his blues band does live. A melodic,
soulful group of bluesers with a rockin flair and a great front guy who writes some
damn fine tunes."
-Hipfish, October, 1999
"I have known Richard for a number of years. He is a dedicated musician, great
songwriter, and a true musical brother...The CD is full of great arrangements,
energy and just great playing. For those of you who have not yet heard this band,
I highly encourage you to take the time to catch one of their shows. You won't
be dissapointed, I promise you that."
-Garry Meziere, Ellen Whyte & Reflex Blue, The Blues Notes, February 2001
"Richard Day-Reynolds And Blue Light Special make damn good music, plain and
simple. The CD 'Live @ The Deluxe' has had a permanent spot in our house music
rotation from the day we got hold of a copy. The music and energy are never
better in the house than when they play live. We will continue to have Richard
and the band back whenever we can."
-Gerry Hunter, Owner, Moonlight Theater
"...Richard writes the most incredable ballads I have ever heard."
-Garry Meziere, Ellen Whyte & Reflex Blue, from the stage