Jeep Rosenberg: Press

"...comes out of left field and leaves you breathless..."

"One who got away!"

“Hitting The N.W. Florida 30A Songwriters Festival by Jeep… ...an anomaly...a festival actually about music. An intimate series of venues that stretch...along one of Florida's prettiest coastal roads. ...unpretentious...you walk in, sit, & listen to performers who seem genuinely glad to see you...in a small wine-house, I found one such performer playing along side his pal. Up on a stage...stood Jeep Rosenberg and Effron White. The music was instantly riveting...it made you listen. You knew right off the bat you weren't just getting a tune,but a poem as well,a musical 2-for-1. Not necessarily Dylan-esque, or Cash-esque, or country-esque, or any kind of -esque...simply something American, something in between, and something on the outside. As you watched the faces in the crowd, you could sense the concentration as people strained not to miss a word...The music was rich, full of context, and entertaining, and everyone in the room knew it."

 

…shows the warmth and heartfelt honesty in his music that reminds me of the old days of traditional country between the late 40s and early 70s. He doesn't sound dated, but takes the best from that time and uses it in his excellent songs that are a bright light for contemporary country music. 

Complete CD review at http://innerearmedia.wordpress.com/reviews/review-jeep-rosenberg-silver-bluff-estates/

NYC-based Jeep Rosenberg's understated Silver Bluff Estates (Faithful Tiger) is a collection of inviting sketches sure to find favor with Americana music fans. A former U.N. peacekeeper whose plainspoken songs are gilded with captivating percussion ("Everything's Different"), accordion ("La Ultima Lagrima"), harmonica ("The Seeking Kind"), sweet nylon-string guitar, jazzy upright bass and brushes ("Here," "Whatever Happened to Mercy?"), Rosenberg draws us in with tale after tale filled with mesmeric imagery.

"Mungo Jerry meets Jerry Jeff at Billy Jo Shaver's House"

'call it terra incognita, call it Mother Church'
'Starving for love in the magical kitchen'
'nothing's too good to be true/nothing's too true not to try'

"This is an amazing lyric from an interesting person (I'd bet my second to last button on it)...'North Beach' says San Fran., but there's a decidedly - Texas songwriter's quality here I wanna say.

"The playing was sparse and loose and did everything to stay out of the way of the lyric - exactly as it should when the lyric is this distinct...

"I loved listening to this track..."

...what a nice gesture to introduce me to your great music and share your CD. You remind me somewhat of Jerry Jeff (a huge fan) or Kris K, but with your own style and flavor. I particularly loved your UN dedication song, especially after knowing a little about your background. And sorry Jimmy, but your version of Dallas was even better than his!



Thanks again for brightening my day with some new and interesting music... .

All the best to you and I look forward to hearing more of your music in the future!