PERFORMANCE REVIEWS - Stan Hirsch Solo guitar/vocal

Most all these reviews are referring to solo acoustic blues shows. But, a few may be referring to other types of performance settings.

Whenever blues fans eventually find their way to Hirsch's blues, with just the right combination of incredible technique and heartfelt feeling, they are amazed that he is not yet internationally famous. (The Country Blues.com)

International Bluesbeat: Spain

International Bluesbeat: Spain "...the highlight of the night was the appearance of Stan Hirsch, Albuquerque, NM -USA -based guitarist. 'Stan the Man', as the locals had quickly christened him, thrilled the crowd, and especially the other musicians, with half a dozen solo acoustic classics. This included one of the best versions of 'Crosscut Saw' that I have heard in a long time. If this is the shape of things to come, then local fans are in for a good winter." 

Terry Clear-Radio Host & Spain Blues Columnist

Blues Matters - UK (England)

"...brilliant acoustic guitar virtuoso playing, it is doubtless on another level, and the vocals are well suited to the music...a mixture of his own compositions and personal arrangements of well known classics."  

Blues Matters Magazine-U.K. - 2009

Club Rhythm and Blues Journal North (Santa Fe)

Night Moves

The blues howled and wailed and sobbed at the Dingo Bar last Thursday night. Vocalist/guitarist Stan Hirsch let loose some high-energy blues. As soon as the music began, the club transformed itself, as though someone had flipped a good-time switch. "Blues is jammin' music," Hirsch said between sets. It certainly was last Thursday night. 

"Night Moves" -- Kate Bennett

Weekly Alibi

"Hirsch is a beast on the guitar, acoustic or electric, and his respect for honest, unfiltered craftsmanship runs deep. Hirsch's intimate understanding of his six-string companion is on full display."  

Weekly Alibi - July 2009  

Simon McCormack

Weeks Worth: Outside my room

Unlike Michael's room, mine has been quite lately. I've been out seeing bands play live. So, instead of having a Top 10 CD list, here are the five best shows/performances I've seen recently.  

#1 Stan Hirsch (Wammies)  

By Rachel Heisler Weekly Alibi May 2000

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Hirsch, who's known far and wide around these parts as a chameleon-like guitarist, possesses unholy talent in nearly every style imaginable. He's also won two consecutive Wammie awards in the "Best Guitarist" category, and plays like no other in town.  

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July 2000

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The Country Blues .com