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What the critics are saying!
“Thanks for the CD. I really enjoyed album; good songs, good production. I liked some of the writing quite a bit, including some of the songs you helped with…my faves were I’m Leaving You, I Just Can’t Go On and Somebody Else’s Baby. Frank is a terrific singer with a lot of variety and range and real feeling. I was surprised by the John Prine song; I paid more attention to the story in Frank’s version than I did with the original. There’s a lot to be proud of here. I hope I’ll get a chance to see this band live sometime. Thanks for sending a copy.”
Bruce Iglauer, President Alligator Records

Bey’s voice is one of the small wonders of modern soul-blues…He’s found his dream band in seven Bay Area musicians led by tasteful. intelligent guitarist and producer Anthony Paule.
Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat Magazine, January 2014

“Although he’s surrounded by such an array of talent here, Bey stands out as the focal point of the sessions, thanks largely to his masterful and often highly affecting vocals—just listen to the opening number I Don’t Know Why or the pained slow blues You’re Somebody Else’s Baby Too.”
Roger Gatchet, Living Blues Magazine, January 2014

“In a time when American Idol-type vocal gymnastics too often pass for soul, Frank Bey is a perfect reminder of what soul singing is really all about: Communication, warmth, and emotional sincerity.”
Rick Estrin, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

“Very nice surprise to have found this CD from you in my box at KRVM. I am listening to it now. What great vocals Frank has! It’s the kind of blues I like... a sound coming from beneath his soul crying out to you. Love it!! And I love the horn section. I’m really beginning to enjoy them more and more these days. Thank you!”
Kim Almasie, Friday host Breakfast With The Blues - KRVM 91.9, Eugene, OR

“What a fabulous CD! Anthony has found his perfect partner with Frank…your tunes are great…the band is tight. Outstanding! Yes, definitely getting airplay. Big hug to you and huge congrats on a super piece of work!”
Kathleen Lawton, Nothing But The Blues - KCSM, San Mateo CA

“What a fantastic release, Frank’s voice is just amazing — one of the top voices out there today — & Anthony and the band are the best, LOVE IT!”
Dan “The Bluesman” LaCasse, Dan’s Blues Room - WRBC, Lewiston, ME

“So very nice of you to send us this great album. A big surprise he was, Frank Bey. I never heard him before but fortunately we still have some good artists out there who really have the blues. Also great guitar from Anthony Paule, a new name to me also. Once again many thanks for having old Jefferson in your mind, and I hope we hear more from you if you have other great albums out.”
Ingemar Karlsson, Jefferson Magazine, Sweden

“Frank Bey had been standing in the shadows of stardom far too long. He has finally stepped out of the shadows.”
Lee Hildebrand, Living Blues Magazine

“the kind that will make die-hard blues fans sit up and pay attention…”
Rainey Wetnight, Blues Blast Magazine

“Soul For Your Blues is just what the doctor ordered for soul/blues fans. This is classic soul music, just like they used to do it 40 or so years ago, mixed with a healthy dose of the blues and powered by one of the tightest bands currently practicing. Don’t miss this one.”
Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes November 2013

“Soul For Your Blues kicks. That is the way it should be done.
D’Arcy “Shuffleshoes” Ballinger, Friends of the Blues Radio Show - WKCC, Kankakee, IL

“The band is immaculate throughout the album…Frank Bey is a name to watch, an act to catch on this evidence,…”
Norman Darwen, Blues & Rhythm Magazine, England.

“As much as Bey’s testifying and charismatic vocal performance might dominate, it is the subtlety of Paule’s guitar work that leaves the lasting impression…”
Noggin, Blues Matters, UK

“As strong as the live album was, this studio recording ups the ante in terms of both song selection and production value. Although he’s surrounded by such an array of talent here, Bey stands out as the focal point of the sessions, thanks largely to his masterful and often highly affecting vocals.”
Roger Gatchet, Living Blues Magazine

“Soul For Your Blues is just what the doctor ordered for soul-blues fans. This is classic soul music, just like they used to do it 40 or so years ago, mixed with a healthy dose of the blues and powered by one of the tightest bands currently practicing. Don’t miss this one.”
Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes & Friday Blues Fix Blog

I like it; very tasty showcase for Frank and Anthony. Thanks!
Richard Shurman

What a surprise to receive “You Don’t Know Nothing” it totally knocked me out…gonna give this one lots of spins.
James “Blues Hound” Nagel, KPFT, Houston

“I told you I skimmed over the Frank Bey CD & thought it was great. Well, since then I gave it a good listen & now I don’t even want to take it out of the player. It’s one of my favorites for the year. What a voice! And I dig the song selection, too. I didn’t realize you were a songwriter. The quality of the recording is excellent, also. Now I’m hooked. I gotta listen to something else, now, to prep my show. I’ll get some mileage out of this one. Thanks for everything.
Marty Kool, Marty Kool’s Blues Review - KXCI, Tucson, AZ

“This recording is a gem. It lives and breathes in a special way, when many recordings these days merely seem cobbled together. Frank Bey’s vocals posses the edge of life lived, love won and lost that is all too much a rarity in this age. Anthony Paule has pulled together a top flight group to put wings and air stream to Frank Bey: horns, keys, rhythm section and Paule’s guitar are spot on and locked in. Between groove and sway, this band and it’s vocalist are a sexy, experienced beast. Hands down my favorite release of the year.”
Tom Lynch, Blues Buyer, Amoeba Records, San Francisco

“Opener I Don’t Know Why is a smoking soul track featuring great, heartfelt vocals from Bey along with classy horn backing from Mike Rinta (trombone and tuba), Nancy Wright (sax) and Steffen Kuehn on trumpet.”
Clive Rawlings Blues Matters January 2014

“Overall this is an extremely impressive soul album which more than fulfills the promise of the live album. Highly recommended and an early contender for the Soul/Blues Album of the Year.”
John Mitchel, Blues Blast, December 2013