| "Tomlinson has a
very real talent with musical hooks. . . almost every tune bristles
rhythmic choruses rich with sizzling rhythms and memorable melodies. .
. a perfect illustration of a performer whose optimism far outshines
his dark side." |
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~Don Heckman, LA Times |
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| "The whole sell-out crowd at Michael Tomlinson's concert connected deeply with his intimate
performance and propelled him to a graceful two-hour troubadour tour-de-force of singing and
story-telling." |
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~ Beau Brendler, Anchorage Times |
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| "Michael
Tomlinson's music truly explores the issues of the heart." |
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~ James Redfield, Author of The Celestine Prophecy |
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| "Michael's CDs
feature his appealing tenor and melody-rich songs that focus on
healing and unity among humankind through understanding and honest
communication." |
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~ John Roos, LA Times |
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| "Through the years
of my broadcast experience Michael has always had the ability to turn
the ear, I've made many friends playing his music and the wait for
his Florida appearance was so worth it. The pleasure of his melodies,
lyrics and voice and the great sense of clarity, incredible!"
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~ Sunny Robbins, WDDR - FM, Florida |
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| "Tomlinson's music
conveys an obvious spirituality, not necessarily in the religious
sense. His song writing explores human emotions and reaches the
listener - going straight for the heart." |
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~ Tom De Savia, Cash Box |
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| "I don't know of
very many singer/songwriters who can stamp "quality craftsmanship" on
every single album they've released. Michael Tomlinson can!
With every opportunity I get to recommend music, he's first on my
list." |
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~ Sandy Shore, KXDC, Monterey Bay, CA |
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| "Tomlinson is rare
in the music world of catchy lyrics and elaborate techniques, He gives
it to you straight. His genial voice offers a comfortable, down to
earth feeling and it's easy to believe what he sings." |
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~ Nancy J. Caldwell, LA Jazz Scene |
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| "After only one
air play of 'All Love For Good', calls poured in for weeks in praise
of Calling Me Back to the Wild. With every thought, every word, each
note, Michael brings the listener into a realm of pure honesty,
emotion and life-affirming energy." |
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~ Nancy Serena, Sunday
Morning Jazz, WMJX - Boston |
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| "There's no
preachiness in his songs of love and love of Earth, just the voice of a
regular guy." |
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~ The Seattle Weekly
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| "Tomlinson is
thoughtful, passionate, upbeat and fresh in a contradictory
world." |
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~ Kelly Gilbert, Baltimore Evening Sun |
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| "Tomlinson is a
singer whose allure is simplicity and honesty. It's the lyrics of his
songs and how he sings them that makes Tomlinson stand apart." |
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~ Steve Cole, Anchorage Times |
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| "Calling Me Back to
the Wild is a delight from beginning to end. The tastefully produced
collection of melodies benefits from a singing voice that could wring
sunlight from an eye-chart. Like such kindred artists as Bruce
Cockburn, Danny O'Keefe and David Wilcox, Michael demonstrates that
he's got a stronger-than-ever grasp on the form." |
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~ Wood & Steel Magazine |
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| "Michael's
music is rich in reflections, while celebrating the passionate love
felt between people." |
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~ Ann Buzenburg, The Celestine
Journal |
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| "I highly recommend
Michael's songs to anyone with a desire to open their heart." |
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~ John Lee, Author of The
Flying Boy |
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| "A voice
unequalled by any other male singer I know. His uncanny ability to
cascade over a series of notes while singing only one syllable seduces
the senses. His lyrics are fired with energy and ripe with emotion." |
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~ Victory Music Review |
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| "Michael Tomlinson
is one of the most gifted singer/song-writers of this or any other
decade. He has the rare ability to touch listeners hearts. His fans
are passionate about his music." |
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~ Rob Moore, Program Director - KCFE, Minneapolis |
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| "Tomlinson's
melodic, jazz-inflected songs deal with the need to be honest with
others...his clear, breezy tenor is strikingly beautiful."
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~ Gene Stout, Seattle
Post-Intelligencer |
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| "Besides having a
clear, strong voice, Michael is a wonderful poet and lyricist. His
songs speak to the feelings of love, delight, introspection, joy and
pathos, creating for the listener a sense of community with both the
artist and the entire planet." |
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~ Rhonda Dicksion, Seattle's
New Times |
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| "The best concert I
have ever been to!" |
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~ Kristi Renkievicz, Route 41
Magazine |
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| "As Michael's
exquisite song, By A Friend, is being played, a room full of
individuals becomes, instead, a community." |
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~ Mardig Sheridan, Program
Leader - Pursuit of Excellence |
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| "A human voice to
touch and nourish the deepest parts of us. Michael is a healer for the
weary soul." |
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~ Daniel Deardorff, Songwriter,
Teacher - Building the Singer's Temple |
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| "Michael
Tomlinson's music moves people beyond ego into spirit-consciousness.
There's a soothing openness that truly makes the heart and spirit
dance." |
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~ Jeanne Kreider, Teacher -
Natural Force Healing |
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