Press
Krissy has appeared in several local and national newspapers across gigs, and had several reviews of all his CDs and gigs. Feb 2010, had a live session BBC Radio 2 Paul Jones. He has appeared in Total Guitars Bands to Watch Out For, and was featured on Classic Rock's Blues Rock Compilation CD highlighting some of the finest blues rock players of today, and in 2007 had a 7 page feature in Blues Matters, while this year also had a 2 page feature in Blues in Britain, with Bluesnews Germany also doing a big feature on him later this year... Below are some quotes.
ALLEN IN REVERSE QUOTES
"A stunning example of innovative blues. Great promise for the future." (Jazzism, Winter 2010)
"If someone of 17 years produces an album like this, the blues world will only increase the expectations... good drive." (Blue Magazine, November 2 '09)
"Matthews could well be in the 'uncut diamond' fall." (Guitarist Netherlands, January 2010)
"Watch out Bonamassa, a successor is ready!" (Rootstime)
"The young Krissy is a promising blues guitarist." (Revolver, 1901-2010)
"This 17-year old talent has delivered a good album... Krissy Matthews is a guy that we will keep a close eye." (Blues Rock Pagina)
"As a guitarist and songwriter, the British / Norwegian Matthews gives a great impression." (Heaven, January / February 2010)
"This album is a hit and also includes a number of promises in store... an excellent guitarist." (Roots Ville)
"Allen In Reverse could be a major breakthrough on the European continent." (Keys & Chords, 7 December '09)
"This guy is an amazing piece of guitar playing." (Mazz Muzikas # 135)
"The young guy has a great future..." Bluesnews Germany
HIT THE ROCK CD
9/11 Eclipse, Germany
"Matthews knows his instrument with a stunning virtuosity. Hard to believe that he is only 19 years old." Diabolo Mox, Germany