Will West - Press

For the Album - "To Inspire" (April 2009)

"He hails from North Carolina, and his laidback acoustic tunesmithing has a distinctly Southern flair. West is at his best at his most rustic—whenever he strays away from the rootsier side, things can get a little white-boy funky, or even new age jazzy"
- Up & Coming! - Portland Mercury (Portland, OR )

For the Album - SHINE (Jan 2007)

"He incorporates rootsy, acoustic folk with a bluesy, almost hip-hop-like sense of rhythm. West is a funky, acoustic pop songsmith with a flare for lyricism and rich melodies."
- Matthew Godbey - Post & Courier (Charleston, SC)

"West's clean guitar and polished voice feel like warm sunshine through a car window."
- Andrew Richkey - Independent Weekly (Raleigh, NC)

"He brings smoothness to the singer/songwriter genre that creates something a bit more transitory than simple emotive storytelling. West uses a blend of acoustic folk, alternative country, bluegrass, and even a bit of blues to create a very original sound I can honestly say I've never encountered before. From start to finish, the way West brings these sounds together with his comforting vocals is nothing short of magic."
- Thomas Szewc - Indie-Music.com (click for full review)

"Comfort & Soul. The versatility is only part of what makes his music intriguing. West makes his music accessible to the listener on multiple levels. His voice is familiar, like he is singing only to the ears who hear him. Yet his music, the folk and bluegrass roots, have listeners tapping their feet and nodding their heads."
- Angela Cruz - Encore Magazine (click for full interview)

"A Rhythmic adventure... a light rail through beat town... you just may get distracted and miss your stop."
- Henry Hallet - host of Simple Folk KXCI fm91.3 (Tucson, AZ)

“Uplifting. A warm, comfortable sound. ”
- Beth Clyman - KINK fm102 Local Spotlight (Portland, OR)

“A favorite of those Delta Blues/Folk lovin' Types. Never performing a song the same way twice. This crooner is a storyteller with a soft touch. Check him out. ”
- Headout - Willamette Week (Portland, OR)

For the Album - Reconstruction (Jan 2004)

2004 :

by Siren Song Magazine
Nominated for Male Artist of the Year
"Razor's Edge" - Nominated for Song of the Year

" The introspective, folk singer uses a vodka voice to infuse his music with an intimate familiarity. His poetic, crossroads commentary is ideally suited to the acoustic guitar.. ."
- Jade Walker - Siren Song Magazine (click for full interview)

“ Crisp & Calming... a meditative Ani DiFranco / Dave Matthews lovechild.”
- Music Liberation Project (Portland, OR)

“His music is energizing and very pure.Will West succeeds on this album to absorb a listener into moody and soulfully created compositions. ”
- Henk te Veldhuis - Bridge Guitar Reviews