"...propulsive, beautifully crafted acoustic blues..."
Daniel Gewertz, Boston Herald

"Yes, acoustic country-blues still lives in Cambridge. The city used to be a hotbed of the music—and the tradition continues with McQuaid, an accomplished local singer and picker who not only knows who Blind Lemon Jefferson is, but can play that music with the brilliance it deserves. McQuaid is a true joy"
Steve Morse, Boston Globe

"From the first wistful, slightly out of tune note of Blind Willie McTell’s “East St Louis Blues”, to the final up-tempo number “Rag Mama Rag”, I was captivated by this CD." "All the songs have me either tapping my foot or singing along. There is variety of feel, style and pace, in fact everything to enjoy. Rating 10"
Fran Leslie, Blues in Britain Magazine (Review for Love Changing Blues)

Bill's new CD Love Changing Blues available online

Contact Bill at: billmcquaid@verizon.net

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News:
Heading off to SAMW next week to study the music of the Reverend Gary Davis with Ernie Hawkins.  It's my third year studying with Ernie, and I have to say that this is the most challenging approach to the guitar I've come across in the country blues genre.  Have a great summer!
 

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