Of the April 20th Freilassing show at Kunst Kreativ Kultur (above), the Freilassinger Anzeiger writes: "On the small stage—minimalist, focused, and yet brimming with energy—stood the internationally acclaimed Estonian slide guitarist Andres Roots. A musician who needs no distance. With wit, charm, and impressive virtuosity, he created an intimacy—filling the room with just his guitar. Sometimes raw, sometimes warm, sometimes almost orchestral. It's no wonder the international press describes him as an artist who "sounds like a trio."
"The audience—a diverse mix, from young to old—was part of the evening from the very beginning. You could see it in their faces: concentration, joy, a quiet sense of connection. And by the finale, listening had transformed into a shared experience. During "Roll & Tumble," a nearly century-old blues piece, there was clapping and stomping—the room came alive once more. His own compositions, such as "Tango Walk" and "Spanish Run," also generated palpable enthusiasm. Music that hits you right where it hurts. No detours." (click HERE for the full article in German!)
And over at Nordisch.info, Dr. Martin Pabst muses over the April 24th Berlin gig at Panda Platforma: "Is there a specifically Estonian style of blues? Probably not, but beyond the music, Andres Roots—which is indeed his name, pronounced with a long "o"—can certainly be described as a typical Estonian: quiet, almost taciturn, and with a subtle sense of humor that doesn't take itself too seriously... Even after thirty years of concerts on both sides of the Atlantic and a long list of CDs—both solo and with countless other musicians—Andres Roots hasn't lost his youthful wit." (click HERE for the full article in German!)
The b&w photos below are from the Panda concert, all by Roman Ekimov. More pics to come!
