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The tone that Bob evokes out of his acoustic guitars is exquisite, marked by its crystalline clarity, chime, and full-bodied sound. But in addition to the actual sound of the guitars, Bob’s technique is often jaw dropping for its clarity, note articulation, and intricacy. But tone and technique don’t mean as much if you haven’t got great songs to apply them to, and Bob certainly has a distinctive ear for inventive melodies and unique chord changes that provided many Wow! moments . . .
Michael Diamond - Music and Media Focus
Bob Ardern's classic finger picking guitar style is epic. This Canadian artist has gathered some of the best guest musicians and producers together to craft an album worthy of spending time with. Seven capos and six strings brings us twelve tracks of instrumental guitar with flavors of Jazz, roots music, Americana, Classical and a bit of Celtic to mix things up a bit . . .
Dana Wright - New Age Music Reviews
Listening to Bob Ardern's latest release Wires, Rosewood & Roots is like opening the door to the fun department. From the first tune to the last I could tell that this talented guitarist looked at life with the eyes of the storyteller and the hands of the magician . . .
This is anytime guitar music. Rain or shine, night or day and it will add to your mood, create some notions or calm your spirit. Bob Ardern's music does the job. I certainly look forward to more music from this guitar genius.
RJ Lannan - Zone Music Reporter
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