BOBBY LONG

British singer-songwriter Bobby Long emerged from London’s club scene with a reputation for creating memorable songs inhabited by hauntingly poetic lyrics. Since relocating to New York, he has released two CDs of powerful original material: the first—A Winter Tale (2011)—an homage to his acoustic roots, while the second—Wishbone (2013)—bears a grittier sound that showcases his sorrow-filled voice and his stellar guitar playing.

Ode to Thinking, his third full album, was recorded in Austin, Texas and marries his varied musical influences, resulting in a strong collection of compelling new songs. It was supported by a highly successful PledgeMusic campaign, and plans are being made for its release this year.

“With scratched vocals that sound as if he’s screamed his way through hell, Bobby Long sings A Winter Tale like it’s his last chance. In reality, it’s one of his first chances, but the desperation in his tone leads me to believe he’s onto something. From the moment that the opening acoustic guitar breaks into distortion on the album’s title track, and his heavy voice cuts through, it is clear that he wants to say something important.” Jonathan Kosakow PopMatters

“The British folk scene is one that is truly thriving at the moment. Each week it seems that we are introduced to a new fresh-faced artist or act that claim they are going to take the genre further. Bobby Long however is the artist that is perhaps the most talented, yet sadly kind of slipped under the radar, in comparison to others, with his debut album ‘A Winters Tale’. Fortunately none of his talent and raw emotion that he puts into his music has wavered on his sophomore release ‘Wishbone’. David Mariam- NOHO

“Co-writing a song for the soundtrack of blockbuster movie du jour, Twilight, and having teen idol looks must be a blessing and a curse for London-based singer-songwriter Bobby Long.

The Greenwich Village venue of the third New York date on his Dangerous Summer Tour attracts a herd of borderline stalky Twilight fans, and Long’s penchant for dedicating songs to female members of his touring crew results in many a death stare towards their corner of the venue.

Bobby’s stripped-down, one-man acoustic live show is intimate and compelling and though he banters confidently with the crowd, during songs Long hides almost self-consciously behind his hair. Originally hailing from the West Country, the 22-year old troubadour’s smooth, soulful voice has a gentle rasp, much like Ray Lamontagne or a young Van Morrison. ‘Dead And Done’ – a sunny, Johnny Cash name-checking track, and the woebegone ‘Two Years Old’ are the highlights on this rainy, late summer night.

The Twilight connection has certainly given Bobby Long a leg-up and, with time, he should transcend the fame-by-association and be recognised in his own right as the superior storytelling musician he is.”  Rachel Wright – Clash

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