Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame inductee 2024
International Blues Challenge Semifinalist 2024 & 2025
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THE REVIEWS ARE ROLLIN' IN
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NOT HOLDING BACK!!!
“…surrounded by an impressive cast of great musicians like, among others, Anson Funderburgh, Bob Welsch, Johnny Burgin, Kid Andersen, Jim Pugh or June Core. With their presence all these musicians want to contribute giving visibility to the quality Kyle Rowland…a magnificent performer who pleasantly will surprise listeners with his undeniable class and good work.”
Vicente Zumel, La Hora del Blues
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Newly Released!!!
"This is a stunning national debut for Kyle Rowland, whose harmonica playing has long been recognized around Northern California music circles. But his singing and songwriting are given a brilliant display on his Little Village debut.
This is another victory for Little Village and its mission of bringing top-flight regional musicians and musical styles to broader audiences. And, for Kyle Rowland, it's a sweeping entrance into a long musical career."
Michael Kinsman, Blues Music Magazine
“The result is this terrific 15 track example of Rowland’s considerable abilities. Eight fresh originals share space with seven obscure covers, displaying the artist’s strong ties to the blues and soul sounds that have inspired him…Rowland’s eclectic palette shows an ability to shift tonal gears without compromising his sound.”
Hal Horowitz, Rock & Blues Muse
"There are excellent songs like "Convict No. 1", "I'll Take You Back", "Kissing at Midnight" or "The County Pen", which highlight his mastery of the harmonica, his warm voice and an already strong sense of feeling…Listening to it, we are won over by the precision, freshness and sincerity of this young musician. A vibrant and flawless first record, which already imposes the name of Kyle Rowland as one of the new faces of contemporary blues to be reckoned with.”
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Jean-Luc Vabres, Chroniques- abs magazine online
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…Kyle offers us a truly impressive contingent of songs that are both deeply personal and absolutely recognizable to all of us who have been devoted to the blues for a long time… Kyle Rowland's blues has its own flow - directly from his soul to your heart. Such a playing style, which is at once down-to-earth and sensitive, subtle and absolutely explosive, many would say that real blues that sends shivers down your spine.
Mladen Loncar-Mike, Poprock (Translation by Google)
A kick-the-doors-down production out of Greaseland puts Kyle Rowland on good footing for what should be an uptick in national regard for his large-toned California harp work and fine tenor voice on Not Holding Back.
Dave Gallaher, Talkin’ The Blues With Microwave Dave
Not Holding Back collects everything that's great about the blues in one package. Kyle Rowland is a master craftsman, both instrumentally and vocally. This album is a thrill to listen to from start to finish
--- Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes
Kyle Rowland shows his versatility as a harmonica player, singer and songwriter on Not Holding Back. The 2025 album with fifteen authentic blues, soul and R&B tracks, produced by Rick Estrin and Kid Andersen, sounds fresh, emotional and energetic. A convincing, timeless and indispensable blues album.
Jos Verhagen, Blues Magazine Netherlands
