1. Aachener Zeitung - Gerd Simons 2003

 2. Grenz Echo Belgium - Jörg Weißhaupt 2003

3. NeueWürtembergische Zeitung - Kurt Lang 2004

4. Kieler Nachrichten - Manuel Weber 2004

5. Hildesheimer Allgemeine - André Mumot 2005

6. Mainzer Rhein Zeitung - Martin Stenger 2005

Abi Wallenstein, Steve Baker and Martin Röttger delivered a memorable performance which will go down in the histroy of the Aachener open air concerts. Their unique combination of energy, virtuosity and conviction make this musical >trio infernale< one of the most exciting acts appearing in Europe today. Aachener Zeitung 2003

After only a few minutes the square was filled with people, drawn by a world class band who literally electrified their listeners with totally convincing blues based music ranging from rocking boogie to melancholy ballads. Even after several numbers it was hard to believe that such a full, gripping sound was being produced by >only< these three master musicians. The audience loved every moment. Grenzecho, Belgium 2003

From rough-cut rock numbers they return to traditional blues before changing course completely to present beautiful renditions of heartfelt ballads. Blues Culture display an impressive degree of musical diversity....a band of fascinating universality and grandiose stylistic diversity. NeueWürtembergische Zeitung 2004

At the end of the encores the entire audience is on it's feet. Everybody is dancing and cheering. In itself this is no guarantee of quality, but in this case of Blues Culture there is no doubt. Artistic development does get rewarded. Kieler Nachrichten 2004

This is all about unpretentious, honest music, which comes together perfectly even in the most improvised moments with a precision which keeps driving the audience to new heights of rapture. Hildesheimer Allgemeine Zeitung 2005

Together they pursue the goal of enriching traditional roots music with high energy rhythms while mamaging to avoid the usual clichés. Wallenstein, Baker and Röttger celebrate the blues in a manner in which awareness of tradion doesn't become boring and yet possesses remarkable authenticity. Mainzer Rhein-Zeitung 2005

Gerd Simons