reviews

“Russell’s guitar style unleashes heated torrents a la Robin Trower and Roy Gallagher, with touches of the more nuanced licks of Beck and Larry Carlton’s hotter playing.”
– Josef Woodard, Santa Barbara News Press

“Teresa Russell is a legitimate blues/rock triple threat in that she is an excellent vocalist, intensely personal songwriter, and an emotionally charged and powerful electric guitarist. Without a doubt, the finest female blues/rocker that I have heard.”
– Tom Branson, Bluesrockers Magazine

“DON’T MOCK THE WOMAN OF ROCK! I used to work at a music store and among the host of aweful characters who frequented the small town shop was the “chicks can’t playguitar” guy.This no brainer insisted – citing causes ranging from God to Darwin – that it was not a females place to rock. How I wish he could have met Teresa Russell. With one show she could have smashed his Neanderthal theories back to what ever cave he crawled out of. She is one of the best guitarists in the county, regardless of gender, and by far the most active.”
– Chris Jay, Ventura County Reporter

“If you took some Stevie Ray Vaughn, added a good measure of Bonnie Raitt, then stirred with a Jeff Beck swizzle stick, you’d be getting close to the incredible music of Teresa Russell & Cocobilli. This band absolutely re-defines “power trio”. And Russell represents a unique talent, combining song-writing, strong vocal expression and guitar virtuosity in a single package. Arranged with co-songwriter/bassist Billi Breland, their musical structures range from lyrical to slam rock, and everything in between. One of my personal favorites is “Just Outside”, a heart-wrenching, love-wreck, set to honey melodies. And on the other end, I’d have to pick “Show You What Love Can Do”, title track of their most recent CD. The range is impressive. Teresa Russell & Cocobilli are artists that one day will be “instantly” famous, after years of incomprehensible anonymity. That day may be coming soon, so come see her while you can still afford the tickets.”
– San Diego Review

“I have had the pleasure of listening to a great many exceptional guitarists and Ms. Russell would play circles around many of them and be in comfortable company with the best of them. Quite simply a Blues & Rock & Roll treat that must be experienced to be appreciated.”
– Bobby Deal, Riff Magazine

“Teresa Russell is a raging Southern California guitar phenomenon. Described as “the most awesome Female rock guitarist …ever!” this is simply an understatement – Teresa Russell is one of the best guitarists out there: male or female.”
– John Kearney, Record Reviewer

“A powerful blues statement laden with rock-star level guitar solos.”
– Bill Locey, LA Times

“I’ve just had my mind blown away by listening to Teresa’s version of ‘Still Got The Blues’, and most especially ‘Guitarmageddon’ from the BluePower website. Absolutely Outstanding says it all! She has a talent to make the guitar sing in a way that I’ve only ever heard before in the likes of Yngwie Malmsteen and Walter Trout. Cheers!”
– Ralph Cowle, BluePower.com

“As a pro guitarist for some 40 years I want to say that Teresa Russell has no trouble hanging with the big boys like Robben Ford, Garth Webber, Steve Morse, Larry Carlton and Bill Frisell! Continued success!”
– Lloyd Barre, blueoasis.4t.com

“Teresa Russell….That woman can rock!”
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