PRESS
FAME Review: John D'Amato 3/10
Ain't No Big Deal
"The speed is Alvin Lee, the bent is Stevie Ray, the Chicago dirty white boy
voicing is Kim Simmonds, but the notes are all his. Tell me the last
time you heard that. None of the comparatives I've cited will quite convey the
captivating artistry: lazily melancholic here, torrid as hell there, but always one
step ahead of the pack."
Mark S. Tucker/The Folk & Acoustic Music
Exchange

Country Music Facts and News 2/10
Ain't No Big Deal
"John D'Amato can sing the Blues up a storm. He is also a
damn fine picker. John's playing is very reminiscent of
Stevie Ray Vaughan. There is also a lot of Jeff Beck about
his playing with his complete mastery of the fret board. John is based in
Nashville and is certainly one of Music City's hidden treasures."
Country Music Facts and News/Jazz and Blues

National News Bureau 2/10
Ain’t No Big Deal
Let's face it, John D’Amato is full of blues
and nostalgic looks at his childhood.
His expression of reality and pride is unlike anyone else's.
"Ain't No Big Deal" is a remarkable trip.
John Shelton Ivany / National News Bureau

I've Got The Blues 10/09
The Fast and Furious.....Once Again
"I felt compelled to feature John D'Amato on my blog again since his new CD,
'Ain't No Big Deal', is now available for sale on his website, cdbaby, amazon
and on iTunes. John is both a very talented songwriter and musician and has
a God-given talent for the blues.
Give this CD a listen when you get a chance...you'll be glad you did. On the
scale of one to ten...I'd give it a 'crank it up'!!!
DONNA DOTSON/ I've Got The Blues Blog

Soul of The Blues Festival 08/09
"John D'Amato and his band knocked it out of the park at our Soul of the
Blues Festival as the centerpiece of our Saturday night lineup, rocking
Greenwich Village with a blast of super-charged blues.  Happy to have them
back any time!"
Jon Sobel, promoter Soul Of The Blues Festival

Lucid Culture 06/09
Fiery blues guitarist John D’Amato

Guitar Player Magazine 02/07
“John D’Amato, Nashville, Tennessee, “Double Stop Me” I’m almost too
exhausted to write this review after being pulled hither and yon by
D’Amato’s relentless, breakneck licks.
He just keeps spewing out wilder and wilder phrases
until you succumb to giddy delight or vertigo.
It’s totally fun and technically impressive, but John—have some mercy.”



Guitar Jam Daily 6/08
“We attended the Saint Blues party and had the chance to see these beauties
in action with John D'Amato and Eric Gales both pushing these guitars to the
limit with
amazing blues playing.”



Saint Blues Web Site 6/08
“St. Blues put on a rockin' special event last Saturday night at the Bourbon
Street Boogie & Blues Club during Summer NAMM, Nashville. John D'Amato
and Eric Gales were killer (along with special guests)! Thanks for a night of
great company, drinks and, above all, kickin' guitar playin'.”


Guitars Plus USA 10/08
"John D'Amato tore up the stage with some
with some Rockin Blues"