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| “...his solo act often rivals full rock bands in terms of volume & intensity.... Notarthomas’s energized performances separate him from the rank and file of acoustic singer-songwriters. He has established himself as one of Upstate New York’s most passionate, politically articulate and visionary performers.” |
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Syracuse NewTimes
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| "..all the talent, humor and social consciousness of a Bob Dylan or a Bruce Springsteen....why isn't he famous?" |
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Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY
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| “Thought-provoking imagery and poignant socio-political commentary instantaneously draw the audience into his music’s emotional vortex.” |
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The Source, Saratoga, NY
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| “His songwriter style evokes memories of Dylan, Gerdes Folk City, and Beat Politics; but it’s his intelligent lyrics that speak the loudest of his talents.” |
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Buffalo News, NY
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| “He has earned a fervent underground following with his provocative, accomplished songs.” |
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Erie Daily Times, PA
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| “Notarthomas goes from jazzy blues to funky rock to Celtic swing and back again, meeting those styles’ vocal demands while keeping his own identity intact.” |
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Star-Gazette, Elmira, NY
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| "Stimulating' multi-hued, acoustic folk rock....“Inside Out" is a 10 minute Notarthomas treatise on the decaying state of the world as we slide into the next millennium. It’s a heavily rhythmic, raw edged, serious number with a clever rhyme scheme that touches more themes than a Tom Wolfe novel...” |
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Erie Daily Times, PA
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| “His latest album, Climbing out of the 20th Century, casts a hopeful eye toward the future and resonates with an emotional intensity rarely found in today’s music world. The song "Oneida Lake" captures the majestic beauty of nature with Thoreau-like elegance” |
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Ithaca Times
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| “Climbing out of the 20th Century, like it’s predecessors, shows Jamie to be a lyricist with charm, wit and often perceptive views. This is a stripped down disc featuring just voice, guitar and harmonica....comes across like a modern day Woody Guthrie” |
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Relix Magazine
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| "Folksy side of one of the area's most talented acoustic artists...honest and passionate...summer of 99's #1 selling CD" |
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Syracuse NewTimes
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| “While listening to Climbing out of the 20th Century, names like Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, John Lennon an Neil Young crossed my mind. With this release Jamie has elevated himself to that level." |
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Revolving Door
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All Content Copyright 2003 Jamie Notarthomas
and Soulamander Productions.
Last updated on: Wednesday, September 3, 2003
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