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Blues
Underground Network October 2014
"We
get a new song on the DVD called "Slo Bite", a tribute to the late
great Roy Buchannan which lays to rest Chaz DePaolo's virtuosity as a brilliant
guitarist. Chaz DePaolo is certainly one of the best in the business and
"One Night Live In Iona" proves it right from the opening notes to
the last fading ones. It will blow you away!!!" John Vermilyea
The
Guide Sept 2014
"Its
not everyday that a world class "Blues" act stumbles into
Aurora,Co... If you can appreciate
a solid 12 bar scheme,this guy rips them
as good as anyone..."
©Lancaster,
Pa. News Paper July 2014
“By age 15, DePaolo was playing acoustic guitar. On his 17th birthday, however,
he walked four miles just to get his hands on his first electric guitar.
DePaolo has made quite the name for himself internationally and has packed his
schedule with gigs, Such as Lancaster & Lebanon, Pennsylvania to New York,
New Jersey, Baltimore, Delaware, Virginia, Colorado and even Canada &
Europe. DePaolo also has a secret: “I’ve been through hell in my life.” He attributes
his passion for music and the people he has met throughout his career for his
success—thus his upcoming album being titled “Serendipity.” Alexander
Geli
©The Citizen Standard March 2014
“As an 8 year old boy, Chaz DePaolo had no chance to save his teenage brother
and sister from fatal paths of drug use. Although they are long gone, their
images hang close to DePaolo’s heart as their images artfully displayed on the
back of his favorite guitar. Today, DePaolo (48 and 12 years sober) is a New
York State Blues Hall of Famer and a sober man…DePaolo chooses to share the
harsh reality of his family and his own struggles with alcohol / drug addiction
to spare people from this fate…I made it a point to do something with my
life…the guitar saved my life, it gave me hope…you have to find something that
makes you happy” Vicki Terwilliger (Note: DePaolo is in Demand for Play
and Speak at Schools & Rehab Facilities to help other's with their
struggles in life).
Blues
Blast Magazine June 2014
"One Night Live In Iona" gives insight into Chaz DePaolo's live show
that is always entertaining and tight. His command of electric
"Blues" is undeniable and his playing is flavored with hints of Jazz
and Funk. His technical skills are tempered by a genuine feel for the music..he
is a Bluesman of the highest order. Rex Bartholomew
©Press-Republican March 2014
“Chaz DePaolo’s family and personal trials were buckets-deep fodder for the
blues, but it took him awhile to get around to singing it. Once he did, it’s
had a hold on him ever since. Chaz DePaolo is grounded in the Blues and gives
voice to the hard times of his own personal experiences and tragedies” Robin
Caudell
©TazTopic Articles 2013
“Chaz DePaolo keeps his guitar talking through the whole performance and his
voice is pleasantly distinctive. He is a marketable treasure chest for any
label that is looking for unique style. He is innovative, thinking outside the
traditional blues box. Chaz DePaolo Concerts and recordings will never bore
you, NEVER! Simply, his songs touch the heart & soul that make people
happy. Don’t forget his character, DePaolo has integrity! He is honest, humble,
thankful and approachable. Chaz DePaolo is a Genuine Guitarist, Singer and
Songwriter BAR NON” Todd A. Zulick
Billtown Blues Feb 2014
“Chaz is as much a storyteller as anything. He, like so many in this day
and age, is seeing the healing power of the music and in this time when the
world is in a state of turmoil his music is a release for not only DePaolo but
for his audiences as well…Like so many of the legends that have gone on before
him, Chaz has played everything from small dives to large auditoriums. In
either case, like the truly great among who Chaz DePaolo is, DePaolo gives 100%
of himself at every performance” Bill Wilson
Elmore
Magazine Feb 2014
"This aint' no silver spoon white boy. Chaz DePaolo is the real deal. A genuine
bona fide Blues man-from the whole in the wall road house to large festivals,
Its Blues with a feeling. Showing a command of the Stratocaster with a throaty mid-range
bark." David Kramer
No Depression Magazine Jan 2014
"While rooted firmly in the Blues, DePaolo’s style fuses elements of jazz and
classical music, delivered with a strong Rock n’ Roll back beat. Chaz is
considered one of the “Masters of the Stratocaster” and his technical guitar
ability takes a back seat to no one. This is evidenced throughout the
performance." Kieth Gorgas
Przemyskie Center of Culture and Science Performance Review Sept 2010
"During
Chaz's concert, the real demon of art. He showed amazing technique ad
artistry, instrumental, and the "true heart" to the Blues, introducing
an almost trance music that fascinated the audience" Thomas Belinski /Poland Roots Time Music Sept 2010
"Chaz
DePaolo's latest CD is just 37 minutes. Will he make good, the lack of
quantity by the extra quality of his songs? Well, Chaz certainly does
not disappoint... Without speaking of a masterpiece we are dealing with
a handsome Blues release. Bluestopia as a business will only increase
his fame soon." Ron/Beligum
Blues Underground Network Sept 2010
"Bluestopia is one hell of a thrill ride with musical texturing and weaving like
I have not heard in a long time on any album. This CD as you may have guessed
simply blew me away and totally impressed me. I have not heard of Chaz DePaolo
before being introduced to this album and why I really don’t know. He is simply
a fabulous singer, songwiter and musician." John Vermilyea/Canada
Blues Bytes August 2010
"Bluestopia is an excellent disc that shows Chaz DePaolo is adept at several
different Blues styles. His guitar work and singing is first rate and he is
developing into a solid songwriter." Grahm Clarke/Canada
Pittsburgh Post Gazette July 2010
"DePaolo is a
very smooth guitar player. He uses Blues and other influences, liquid guitar
runs, plus some piano and sax for a nice full sound. It is contemporary Blues
without sounding like Blues Rock which has its advantages."
Blues Review Oct/Nov 2009
"DePaolo holds things together instrumentally with a hearty, clean guitar sound
and a liquid but incisive style."
Tom Hyslop/Blues Bytes
Blues Matters UK August/September 2009
"Chaz DePaolo is one of those Bluesmen who seems to be permanently on tour. This
is an enjoyable album; straight from the off on the album opener you can't help
but be impressed by the guitar work of DePaolo..."
Stuart A Hamilton
Billtown Blues July/August 2009
"Chaz is one hell of a guitarist with a widely diverse style. His vocals are
strong and he is a better than average song writer and arranger. This is the
real deal, genuine, heartfelt and able to reach the heart of the listener."
www.billtownblues.org/cdreviews2009.html
Bill Wilson
Illinois Blues Blast July 2009
"Chaz De Paolo has an impressive vita, so one would naturally expect impressive
guitar picking on "Bluestopia”, and one gets it amply...Chaz's single
string picking is elegant and tasty, and he adds just enough short, occasional
bursts of elaborate technique to keep it interesting. Just call
"Bluestopia" a utopia of contemporary blues!" George Fish
Baltimore Blues Rag Dec/Jan issue 2008
"Flirtin' With The Blues"
"The first major release from this New Jersey guitarist/singer is a stunner...
Chaz DePaolo is destined to be a big name on the blues circuit. "Flirtin’”
will enhance his career quickly. A highly recommended disc." Bill
Camp
Blues Revue Jun/Jul 2007
"Chaz De Paolo is a fretburner with strong, undistorted Stratocaster tone (often
a ‘la Stevie Ray Vaughn), chops, and a grip on dramatic dynamics that brings a
level of interest to his blues-rock compositions and covers." Tom
Hyslop
Blues Matters-UK Jan/Mar 2006
"Welcome to the world of commercial blues/rock music with this superb debut from
a gifted young axeman with a soulful voice from, New Jersey... ...this man can
really develop into one of the most exciting talents in 21st Century electric
blues music." Dave Scott
Blues Matters-UK Feb/Mar 2007
"Review of performance with Original members' of "The Groundhogs' Rhythm
Section" of Pete Cruickshank
and Ken Pustelnik in Bristol England September 2006....Chaz is a guitarist,
showman and a joy to behold without the artificial schmaltziness that sometimes
pervades some US acts when over here in the UK." Diane
Gillard
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