The words “acoustic” and “simple” often go together in music, and at Christmas time it is acoustic music I turn to most often. It’s hard to top the simple beauty of an unaccompanied acoustic guitar, and this year’s prime example, “O Tannenbaum”, was recorded by Minnesotan John Black not far west of La Crosse. -
Gerry Grzyb, For The Post-Crescent (December 15, 2009 )
“John Black will sooth you after a tiring week at the job as effectively as he might inspire you to start the next”
- Tim Alexander, PULSE of the Twin Cities
“From John’s photo, it doesn’t look like he has four arms, but it sure sounds like it from his guitar playing. Remarkable!”
Darrel Wade Burgen, Gods of Music (online magazine )
