Simon McBride - RIch Man Falling (2009)

On this debut album Simon McBride makes a powerful statement. A former Young Guitarist of The Year, McBride matches his guitar skills with an excellent voice and well written songs. 11 of the 13 tracks are written by McBride. This is a feel-good contemporary blues-rock album packed with energy and memorable hooks.

Former Young Guitarist of the Year comes of age...he's come up with his debut solo album and it's well worth the wait - ****
-- Guitaris Magazine Nov' 08

Rory Gallagher, Vivian Campbell, Gary Moore...will this man be the next Belfast-born guitar hero? The former Young Guitarist Of The Year certainly has the chops - both at speed and when slowing things down with taste.
-- Guitarist, January 2009

This is a simply storming high energy Blues Rock album! As a textbook example of how to combine rock guitar with a bluesy sensibility this is required listening for all rock guitar players. Highly, highly recommended! -- alloutguitar.com