Rob Tognoni hailing originally from Tasmania, Australia supported by Mike Hellier (drums) and Roger Inniss (Bass), delivered a 100% powerfully charged experience; there was simply no compromise. The enthusiastic crowd warmed to Rob's charm as he built a rapport with the audience whilst delive3ring awesome guitar work with precision that is often lost when the guitar is played loud, fast and furious. The excellent interchange between Rob and his rhythm section was evident as from the beginning Roger wove his usual skilful magic funky sound on his six-string bass, as Roger says "It's all about the spirit and the vibe" and with the solid drumming provided by Mike they definitely delivered the vibe in Swansea tonight. Rob Tognoni provided a lively set with a mix of his own songs such as Jim Beam Blues, Bad Girl and Itty Bitty Mama along with deft re-workings of firm favourites such as Red House & Hey Joe. As a trio these can play! As evidenced in their great rendition of Rob's old number "Dark Angel" with Roger utilising his black box of tricks to the full creating a vibrant sound on the bass, whilst Rob gave an object lesson in how to use a Wah!¬ Pedal. Rob Tognoni did not disappoint the Tuesday crowd with his Australasian wit and laid back style and we all knew we had listened to musicians who understood the blues and could rock the night away whilst varying the tempo and mood.

Liz Aiken, BluesMatters Magazine, June/July 2010

"For the second year in a row, this well-run festival (crisp sound system, quick changeovers) hit its peak in the afternoon. Now there's no arguing with taste, of course, but for my money, the most entertaining and Bluesiest performances of the day were delivered not by the big-name headliners, but by a trio of stellar acts from Texas, California, and Australia. In name only, Rob Tognoni sounds like he could hail from Rome or Palermo, but he's a Tasmanian native who's now well-established on the European circuit. Kicking off our day at just after three o'clock, the guitarist and his power trio took hold of the listeners with a no-nonsense sound built on solid riffs and precision rhythms. The festival doesn't call itself "Bluesrock" for nothing, and this was Blues Rock well done - lean, compact songs with plenty of drive and little if any excess fat..."

Pinkpop Tegelen Festival Review - Bluesbeat Mag

When you listen to his music, you hear a 40 year legacy under his searing lead lines..."

Total Guitar Magazine UK

"Whilst Rob is a very powerful player, able to bring out power chords and driving riffs, there is also a subtle side to his playing that definitely reflects some of his influences, listed as including BB King, Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad and Tony Joe White..."

Blues Matters Magazine UK

"A stunning guitarist with killer licks, and a fine blues rock feel..."

Jazz FM, London UK

"Australian Rob Tognoni is one of the finest guitar players around today. His work is a combination of classic rock, blues, and blues/rock and is done with utmost passion and precision..."

Bandit Blues Radio USA

"Things picked up again when Rob Tognoni took to the stage, his dexterity on guitar was truly awe-inspiring. Hailing from Tasmania, he played over an hour of songs backed by his technically mind-blowing guitar, and some funky low beats from his bassist.

Armed with a Stratocaster, Tognoni let loose with countless blue's licks. I particularly liked Dark Angel, as well as Bad Girl which was one of his most rocking tracks. It was all impressive, sometimes guitar-led music can get boring when it gets technical to the extreme, but with Tognoni it was just a case of standing back in appreciation for his skills. A true Tasmanian Devil..."

Speyside Music Festival Review - Music Vice, UK

"The audience were captured by the rhythm and some people started dancing, but the majority just stared upon Tognoni's hands. His fingers were moving with breath taking speed over the strings of his white guitar. Particularily during his solo parts, people were just stunned and left with their mouths wide open due to his high precision guitar playing. Rob meanwhile stayed totally relaxed, just as if guitar playing was the most natural thing in the world..."

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