Press
“Precious few banjo players have both solid mastery of traditional Scruggs style and also the impulse and ability to make eclectic excursions using high-challenge techniques. On Bobcat, that combination creates a likeable “anything might happen” feeling that pulls the listener in. Kyle’s tone and execution are clean and attractive, and help sell his musical choices to the listener. In all, Bobcat is a welcome debut, introducing us to a banjo player who deserves our attention.”
– Pete Wernick, of Hot Rize
“He’s one of a kind, I’m telling you. If there’s a better banjo player then show them to me. It’s a rare gift when somebody can connect theoretical musical depth, like knowing what phrasing you’re using, or what key you’re in, or what variation on the chord you’re using with, fucking balls of fucking steel. To just be able to dig in like he does and play his ass off, it’s amazing.”
- Jeff Austin
“Kyle Tuttle’s new ‘Live in 2020’ is proof that yes there were signs of life and even outright joy in 2020. The band sounds great. Tight rhythm section, and the fiddle and banjo take you to good places while you say “dang that’s some good playing!” High level musicianship and innovative tones played with fun in mind. Put it in your ears now.”
- Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon
“…the banjo badass Kyle ‘Bobcat’ Tuttle’s debut album is a magnificent instrumental project with the finest young side musicians going today. If you like the lineage of Tony Rice, Sam Bush, etc. it ought to be in your collection.”
–Craig Havighurst, Music Journalist for Music City Roots.