"Shane Dwight is a talented musician and an impressive songwriter... Dwight’s guitar playing is as substantial as his songwriting. Exceptional talent…. it's clear this cat can sing anything he wants."(Michael Verity, Blues Revue Magazine)

“Dwight explores a multitude of musical realms... funk, soul and laid-back grooves find their way into his repertoire." He's been known to incite the girls to crazy-wild behavior."  (Metro Silicon Valley)

"California by way of Nashville, gunslinger Shane Dwight does indeed play rocked-up blues, and fans of Stevie Ray and George Thorogood will find much to love. But he's adept at Dickie Betts/Allman Brothers southern rock jams, Stonesy blues rockers, and some Pete Yorn inspired chugging roots rock as well." (PASTE Magazine)

"Dwight is a charismatic and talented guitarist, vocalist and songwriter...  fast becoming a blues sensation" (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Contemporary blues can smoke, when it is done with spirit and when it has got class. Shane Dwight has both. Singing and playing lead guitar, he is on target every time, rocking, authentic blues delivered by a great front man... hand it to Dwight for the type of set that brings boogie back to the blues with a vengeance as evidenced in his sweaty live shows”

"You've got to be secure in what you do to allow anyone this good to open for you." (Gary Peterson, Lake County News on SDBB opening for Night Ranger at Konocti Resort)

One of Music City’s prime guitar warriors, Shane Dwight excels in numerous situations, from story songs and laments to explosive workouts and fiery duels. Shane Dwight’s playing and singing is consistently stellar, and frequently magnificent. (Nashville’s Source for Daily News)

"Shane Dwight has been likened to George Thorogood; both are hard-charging blues rockers who put plenty of blood, toil and sweat into their performances. And while Dwight is a better singer and songwriter, and his guitar playing is also more subtle, more dynamic and draws on more varied sources." (Rick Allen - Vintage Guitar Magazine)

“Dwight has been a regional festival fixture on the West Coast for some time. Maybe someone on this side will give him a listen. I like the album a lot, with it's fresh writing and blend of styles. It's impressive that he's drawn only on his own talents here, writing, arranging, playing and singing. The band is crisp and tight as well...”

“As I listened to this pair of national debut releases from hot and fiery guitarist Shane Dwight, the same thought kept running through my mind: Here's one wild cat with great potential… he plays a mean guitar, whether he's rocking, delving into roots, alt-country, R&B, or hitting you in the gut with searing, straight-ahead blues… he plays with charisma, heart, and energy.” (Tom Henry)

“Shane Dwight is a talented addition to the blues-rock scene" (Mick Rainsford)

Shane Dwight - Hard charging Americana roots rocker...
(Midwest Record, Chris Spector)

Monterey's Coast Weekly's Chuck Thurman says, "This guy's on fire."

Santa Cruz Good Times, Bruce Willey says. "Early exposure (to the Blues) combined with an intense commitment has made (Shane) Dwight one of the most sought after blues players... This blues powerhouse lays down a blistering guitar spell that binds with his sturdy smoky voice."

Monterey County Heralds Mac McDonald says, "Dwight, who comes off as a younger Tommy Castro with his rockin' blues, charismatic stage presence and crowd-pleasing repertoire, won both the judge' top prize as well as audience approval (at Monterey Bay Blues Festival's Inaugural Battle of the Bands)."

“Tough, lean guitar work and commanding vocals, he is a tour de force... Shane is a killer songwriter, singer, guitarist and performer... he is an artist who's creating a soulful Americana sound” (Andrew Gilbert, San Jose Mercury News)

“High energy blues spiced with good doses of R&B, rock and even alt-country delivering a nice mix of sound. Check him out if he comes anywhere near you!” Don Zelazny

Dwight’s an adept songwriter who likes blending jazz, rock, soul, classic R&B, and blues all to his amalgam of sounds. So he can write, play some mean guitar, and produce – I say the future is looking pretty bright for a guy who dares to play by his own rules.” (Ben The Harpman, Juke Joint Soul)

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Dwight's musical reputation rests primarily on his electrifying live performances, and it would be worth your while to check him out when he comes through your town. (Reverend Keith A. Gordon, about.com)

Another incredible act was Shane Dwight . Shane has everything going for him; An incredible guitarist, good looks and a way with the audience that many pros long for. His set varied from old" Rock and Roll & Blues and then ended with a tribute to Led Zeplin and the famous Jimmy Page guitar licks . Once again the crowd rose to their feet in applause.

"This dude is rising!!! I have seen Shane, and he should blow the canopy right off the stage Sunday night!!!" (Greg Kristapovich)

"The 10th Annual Sutter Creek Blues & Brews Festival Rocked with the best music ever! Shane Dwight sucked in the crowd with the first song and continued to escalate throughout the night. The comments from the attendees who were not familiar with his music ran from: "Who is this guy??" "Where did you find him?" to "How did you manage to get a band this good for our Festival!" Word around town is buzzin' with everyone saying "I can't wait to go again next year!" Thanks so much to the Shane Dwight and his band for making our Festival the best one ever! See you again next year! (Lisa Klosowski, Event Coordinator)

“While Shane Dwight shines as a guitarist, his real talent is as a showman... he brings to mind some of the earthier blues, jazz and gospel acts of ages past. Combine that with his killer licks and it’s only a matter of time that he’s crowned as the heir apparent to Stevie Ray Vaughan.” (John Winn)

“Shane Dwight has been described as an artist that refuses to be tied down to one genre, with a background playing Blues, Rock, Jazz, and more. (He) tosses juke joint Blues, honky tonk, and old school Rock & Roll into a blender, and creates a concoction tastes good to the soul. "Ode to Albert" and "Boogie King," the last two cuts on the album, make you want to run to your computer and see if Shane Dwight is coming to your town. Shane Dwight is a young musician with an incredible future ahead of him, and a career that can pretty much go in any direction he chooses.”

“Due to the vast amount of talent at these festivals and the vast size of the blues talent pool that the promoters have to choose from, there are generally several acts from other parts of the country that some of us may not have been exposed to as of yet. Without fail, there is always one of these bands that impresses me so much I that I end up considering them as my "surprise hit of the festival". "Springing The Blues" was no different and, for my eyes and my ears, this festivals' "surprise hit band" was Shane Dwight. Having never heard of this young man, I am now his newest fan. Saying I was blown away is not nearly a good enough description of how I felt about this act.”