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Jeff Lang has built up a reputation for startlingly original
performances, working without a set list, allowing the unique
energy of each night to shape the songs. While Lang will talk
of his admiration for the elemental blues of Skip James, the
raw gospel of Blind Willie Johnson, the devastating guitar
work of Jimi Hendrix, the masterful slide guitar of Ry Cooder,
and the sublime songwriting of Bob Dylan and Richard Thompson,
comparisons to these artists fails to paint an adequate picture.
Jeff Lang is critically acclaimed as a truly great guitar
player. The unusual thing is that the guitar playing never
gets in the way of the music, nor overshadows his gift for
hauntingly poetic songwriting. As a live performer Lang
is only satisfied when something truly inspired takes place.
This restless striving for the sublime pays great dividends
for audiences that join him for the ride.
"Australia's best roots-music artisan."
Jeff Apter, Rolling Stone
"Often hard and raw, sometimes sweet and melodic,
and always innovative."
Dirty Linen
"Anyone who sees and hears him becomes an instant
fan."
Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald
"A guitarist-singer-songwriter of the very highest
calibre."
Tony Hillier, Rhythms
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