Jock Bartley Blindside CD

Songs from Blindside effortlessly span the musical spectrum - from rock to pop to blues, the album showcases Bartley's extraordinary songwriting talents. The tender, heartfelt ballad "Veronica So Fair" not only displays Jock's vocal prowess, but could quite possibly be one of the finest love songs ever written! All songs on Blindside were written by the Firefall guitarist, who also produced the album. Another highlight of this exciting new CD is the positive message song "Call On Me", which was originally written in 1998 for Suicide Prevention. The song became an anthem of sorts for the cause and the national crises hotline, 1(800) SUICIDE. A portion of the proceeds from the sales and performance of "Call On Me" will be donated back to Suicide Prevention, helping to reverse the terrible national statistics.

Here's what the media is saying about Jock Bartley's new CD:"For those who've only known Jock Bartley for his hot licks and tender solos with Firefall, it'll be a delightful surprise to discover that his songwriting, singing and guitar skills are totally relevant in the 21st century. Jock's solo CD Blindside is a masterwork where the love songs have edgy twists, the topicality comes with biting humor and the music is not pigeonholed into any particular genre. Those who like an edgy, contemporary singer-songwriter-guitar virtuoso should be elated that Jock took the time to record Blindside. It is one of those rare albums that you can slide into your CD player and hit the 'repeat all' button to enjoy over and over again." - Archer - Breakfast With The Beatles - 99.

5 The MTN, Denver"Jock Bartley has always been a guitar hero to be reckoned with - he was a student of jazz great Johnny Smith, for crying out loud - but his chops were criminally undervalued with the softer ballads that stereotyped Firefall. Jock 's first solo album falls into the 'better late than never' category - besides a roster of guest artists that reads like a Who's Who of Rocky Mountain rock, his monster playing is all over the record." - G. Brown - KCUV Denver & author of Colorado Rocks - A Half-century of Music in Colorado"Jock Bartley's Blindside is a hit! It is refreshing to have an accomplished leader provide the vision the music scene so desperately needs right now. Lost in a rudderless-sea of acts, Blindside provides steady and true hand-on-the-wheel songs that pilot us to the promised land. Congratulations Jock!!!" - Erik Dyce - Marketing Director for Red Rocks Amphitheater and Denver Theaters & Arenas"Jock is a talented musician, guitarist, artist and songwriter. Because he has toured and been involved in so many recording hits over the last decades, it gives him a musical perspective that shines through on his new solo CD." - Paul Reed Smith, master guitar maker of PRS Guitars"This is a much wider-ranging project than what we have

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