Blues Beat (Blues Society of Western New York) - Summer 2004 edition

...David plays the hear on "Blowin' For Broke" as if madly possessed by the ghosts of Sonny boy Williamson, Little Walter and George "Harmonica" Smith... (complete review)

Blues Revue - Feb/Mar 200

Harmonica man David Rotundo lights up Blues Ignited (Stone Pillar Productions 0005) with licks so hot they're spooky. Sparked by guitarist Enrico Crivellaro, Rotundo and band (the uncredited Blue Canadians) lay it down and stomp on it. There's nothing forced - just good sounds and such fine performances as the easy-rolling "Talk to Me" and the shuffling "Drinking Overtime".

Real Blues - Number 27

...Rotundo can now be called one of the top 10 Blues performers in Canada and that actually means something now given the rise in Canadian talents in the lasdt decade... (complete review)

Maple Blues - September 2003

A superb second album arrives from our '02 Talent Search and Maple Blues Awards New Talent winners... (complete review)

Blues Bytes - September 2003

As a whole, this genre is over-run with young, sensational guitar players. However, it has been ages since a youthful spitfire set the harp ablaze. Maple Blues (New Artist) Award winning David Rotundo is exactly what the blues needs now... (complete review)

Blues Revue - August 2002

Rotundo is a convincing vocalist and a dynamic harp player with excellent tone... (complete review)

The London Press

Stepping in for Taylor, the ex-Rolling Stones guitarist didn't faze de Keyzer. Playing hot tunes from his latest album, 6 String Lover, he shone. Ace Toronto Harmonica player David Rotundo, who also plays on the album, shared solo space with the leader. Rotundo was hot. (complete review)

Richard Bush - Delta Snake Blues - January 2002

Blowing a tough, meaty amplified tone through his bullet mic, Rotundo gives ample proof that he has studied not only the classic work of Little and Big Walter and James Cotton, but also the more modern mastery of William Clarke and Rod Piazza. (complete review)

Blues on Stage - Fall 2001

Dave's among the select few, one of those rare players who can sustain interest for as long as he chooses to keep blowin. (complete review)

Maple Blues Newsletter - August 2001

I think for many blues fans there are few greater pleasures than a well-played album dominated by heavily-amplified harp, gruff vocals, tasty guitar, piano, bass & drums, with the domination in that order! Well folks, this one qualifies. (complete review)

Ronnie Hawkins - May, 2001

"David Rotundo plays the blues the way the blues are supposed to be played...keep rockin"

If this ain't essential blues in all its emotional spectrum, I don't know what is. Grab your own copy now but be sure to check out these guys "live" as well! (complete review)

When you hear Rotundo's catchy compositions flavoured in the Chicago and Texas Blues traditions, you'd think that he had been born with a harmonica in his mouth and his voice crafted for the express purpose of blues phrasing. (complete review)

Gary Tate - T.O. Nites - August 2001

Blowin' For Broke is a reminder that the Blues, if delivered with intensity, grit, style and improvisational brilliance, is the greatest music the human mind has ever conceived. (complete review)