Reviews

"The Oblates of Blues are a very professional ensemble with an infectious sound
- they bring the identical discipline, passion, and spirit to their music as
they bring to their academic pursuits… which means it’s hard to find a parallel
for their abilities!"

AnnaMaría Cardinale, Flamenco Guitarist, Recording Artist, Santa Fe, New Mexico

"Does anyone know why that guy was singing about his biscuits?"
Rose Mickels, Mishawaka, IN

Letter to the Editor, South Bend Tribune, July 28, 2006 critiquing the 2006 Mishawaka SummerFest


"You guys don't suck...No, really!"
Natalia Imperatori Lee (spouse of Michael "Mojo" Lee, former guitarist)

"I'd even pay money to hear the Oblates of Blues!"
Mick McCarthy, S.J.

"You ought to hear that 'old guy' sing John Lee Hooker's

'Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom.'"
Undergrad student, St. John's University

(overheard at Brother Willies' Pub, May, 2000)