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Reviews

Arlington Arts Centre, Live Review 24th March 2023, Newbury Weekly Times

"Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion were brilliant... Rob's riff laden guitar and Zoe’s incredible vocals combine beautifully to create an electric atmosphere."

Arlington Arts, Newbury. A Night Of Blues 'n' Boogie - 3 great acts!
One stompin’ night of blues ‘n’ boogie: THREE great sets of blues and blues rock made for a great night out and showcased the variety of the genre. Dom Pipkin opened proceedings with a solo set, accompanying himself brilliantly on keyboards. A hugely accomplished musician who unashamedly...
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Live Review, Blues In Britain Magazine, Issue 256, April 2023

scintillating solos from Koral and Whittaker. Schwarz’s stage presence and vocal delivery is commanding; ... She’s a lady born to sing the blues.

Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury, 21st January 2023
Cold and foggy the weather might have been, but an appreciative audience’s cockles were truly warmed by a cracking performance from Zoe and her Commotion, one that set its tone with the opening brace of ‘Broken Heart...
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Album Review, Blues In Britain, Issue 255, March 2023

Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion: Good Times (reissue) - RKUK/Proper Music

Blues In Britain 'Blues For Sale'
This is essentially a remixed/remastered re-release of a 2012 UK album with a definite 'live in the studio' feel. I never heard the original but this one sounds great! The original is tweaked, three tracks dropped in favour of new recordings but with no personnel change. Schwarz has a...
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Rob Koral 'Wild Hearts' (instrumental trio with Pete Whittaker & Jeremy Stacey) Album Review from Plunger

Wild Hearts is released on Friday 28th May 2021. Distribution through Proper Music - Catalogue number RKUK001

… And now for something completely different …

While I-IV-V plankspankers and blues rock shredders are ten-a-penny these days, Rob Koral’s inventive, cliché-averse guitar work with Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion has always been beyond pentatonic pigeonholing. Making the best of...

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Album Review, Rootstime Magazine, Belgium

“ ... another excellent album, especially for a broad blues-loving audience. Those who love a bit more vocal input, will be spoiled extra here…"

Google Translation - Dutch review below.

Zoë Schwarz is a British singer-songwriter who has worked as a Blue Commotion with guitarist / songwriter Rob Koral since 2012. Both had worked together for some time but this project was born out of their common interests, in which...

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Album Review, MUSIC-NEWS.COM Apr 2020 4/5*

One of the best things I’ve heard this year (and there have been some crackers).

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Zoe Schwarz has a very unique voice, faintly reminiscent of Eartha Kitt and Nina Simone but with a strong Blues base to her sound. In company with husband Rob Koral she is the heart of Blue Commotion and this is the latest of a long back catalogue. It may just be the best and most complete...

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Album Review, Concert Monkey, Belgium Music Magazine, 3/4/20

Just like its predecessor 'The Blues And I Should Have A Party', this 'Chameleon' is a great record and highly recommended for every music lover. 8/10

N.B.This is a Google translation, original dutch review below.
The first Blue Commotion performance in February 2012 was the culmination of a ten-year musical partnership between Zoë Schwarz and guitarist Rob Koral. Through their intense musical journey and compatible desire,...

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Sound Guardian, Croatia 'Blues Corner Column'

"...what is particularly significant is the original, extremely personal and evident stylistic treatment."

N.B.Google translation, actual review below!

Just a day after the official release of Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion's new, sixth studio album, "Chameleon", this review is before you. In fact, I've been listening to this album for a long time and wondering where it all...

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Album Review, Fatea Magazine UK,

This is another classy album from the Queen of the Southern Blues, (southern England, that is).

This is another classy album from the Queen of the Southern Blues, (southern England, that is). Now into their 6th studio album in eight years, the band have really settled into a groove: solid rhythm, tight playing and measured solos. This can be put down to maintaining a consistent line-up...

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