“This is a work of outstanding musicianship and lyrical profundity, rich with the kind of poetic songcraft sure to reward numerous relistens.” - Living Blues Magazine
“Ghost Notes is both a milestone and a culmination—an 18-track masterwork that showcases his poetic lyricism, deep musical roots, and the fearless innovation that has defined his career.” - Independent Artist Buzz
"A+ Ghost Notes is a major work by an Artist who has refused to compromise his musical vision." - That Devil Music
"The godfather of Alt Blues." - Faster and Louder
“With the arrival of Ghost Notes, an 18-track tour de force of grit, poetry, and unflinching honesty, Preacher Boy cements his legacy as one of roots music’s most iconoclastic and compelling voices.” - Patch
“This album is not just a collection of songs, it’s a reflection of a restless soul constantly searching for something deeper. With 18 tracks that explore themes of loss, resilience, and transformation, Ghost Notes is an album born from a life lived at full volume.” - Find Your Sounds
"Preacher Boy’s performances leave nothing but scorched earth in their wake." - That Devil Music
"Preacher Boy is somewhat like Keb’ Mo’ in his jazzing up of Delta blues styles, but with a more contemporary sound akin to Kelly Joe Phelps or Chris Whitley. The best cuts highlight his wonderful work on National Steel." - Rolling Stone
“A real artistic statement and achievement.” - Blues in Britain
“Unique, honest, and strangely original, Preacher Boy delivers exciting musical anarchy that raises hell, opens minds, and stomps on your soul.” - Blue Notes and Conversations
“A dynamic sound that oscillates between the raw simplicity of blues and the avant-garde fringes of Americana.” - Vocal
“Bluesy vocals, superb instrumentation, creative songwriting talent, and an amazing job of recording and production.” - Oasis Entertainment
“The two characters who have haunted him for most of his prolific career - Tom Waits and Bob Dylan - are never far from view helping to make the glorious grit that emerges a welcome apparition indeed.” - Soundpress
“A totally unique twist on roots music. Howlin' Wolf meets Tom Waits by way of Cab Calloway.” - Blues Access
"Preacher Boy compulsively unwinds a series of often startling, narcotic tales, that prove image-rich and packed with an aura of sweeping drama.” - Sing Out
“With his gritty voice, insistent rhythms, and slashing guitar work, Preacher Boy is an artist who bridges the gap between the past, present, and future of the blues.” - AllMusic
“A bold, uncompromising statement that will resonate with anyone who values depth, authenticity, and musical exploration.” - Beat
"Preacher Boy testifies like he's about to expire at any second. He offers up a refreshing and modern take on the blues and is unafraid to cast the genre in a new light." - CMJ
“The man knows how to write a song, and how to deliver it with gut-punch impact." - Sputnik Music
“A devious storm of gothic Americana and gritty country blues." - Good Times
"Preacher Boy is a songwriter of startling originality." - MOJO
"Country blues that marry Nick Cave, Robert Johnson, Woody Guthrie and Tom Waits" - Melody Maker
"Detailed, offbeat imagery that recalls Dylan's best" - Blues Revue
"Those who arrived late may have missed what could well have been the top act (Preacher Boy) on the entire bill, next to John Lee Hooker himself." - San Francisco Examiner
“Who will make the blues new again? I nominate Preacher Boy, who growls his songs like the progeny of a drunken one-nighter between Captain Beefheart and Big Mama Thornton. Songs have actual hooks, not just reiterations of blues clichés.” - Musician Magazine