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"Blues Matters" Magazine (UK)
Rob Tognoni March 30th 2010 - Milkwood, Swansea UK Mike Hellier (drums) and Roger Inniss (bass) "The enthusiastic crowd warmed to Rob's charm as he built a rapport with the audience whilst delivering awesome guitar work with precision that is often lost when the guitar is played loud, fast and furious. The excellent interchange between Rob and his rhythm section was evident as from the beginning Roger wove his usual skilful magic funky sound on his six-string bass, as Roger says "It's all about the spirit and the vibe" and with the solid drumming provided by Mike they definitely delivered the vibe in Swansea tonight. Rob Tognoni provided a lively set with a mix of his own songs such as Jim Beam Blues, Bad Girl and Itty Bitty Mama along with deft re-workings of firm favourites such as Red House & Hey Joe. As a trio these can play! As evidenced in their great rendition of Rob's old number "Dark Angel" with Roger utilising his black box of tricks to the full creating a vibrant sound on the bass, whilst Rob gave an object lesson in how to use a Wah Pedal. Rob Tognoni did not disappoint the Tuesday crowd with his Australasian wit and laid back style and we all knew we had listened to musicians who understood the blues and could rock the night away whilst varying the tempo and mood." Liz Aiken |
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