R.X. Bertoldi: Press

Review of debut CD:  Stronger not Bitter (recorded in home/studio):

"Like the coffee on the album cover and the album title suggest, this is a strong album that doesn't leave a bitter aftertaste. Bertoldi plays Americana and roots rock with a firm notion that catchy hooks are allowed to cover over and play for as long as they'd like. His songs have a rustic attitude but a modern approach. The vocals are sugary but have a distinct flavor that sets them apart from so many other artists. While you may find yourself at home listening to this on the wrap-around porch in some Southern home, you'd also find comfort with this blaring through your car stereo as you go on a day-long road trip."

Review of Frame Work Revisions (live album):

Great Folk/Blues CD * * * * * author: Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team R.X. Bertoldi serves up some great modern Folk/Blues music on his latest CD, “Frame Work Revisions.” Bertoldi is a one man show as he plays acoustic guitar and harmonica and brings it all together with his vocals. Although this album was recorded live at an intimate bar setting, you can hear a nice dynamic balance as the production is crisp and clean with warm and friendly ambiance. The opener, “Guiding Light,” is a testament of Bertoldi’s terrific musicianship as he draws you in with his sincere and heartfelt voice. Generous helpings of Blues on the songs, “Built for Comfort” and “Natural Fools” are dished out as Bertoldi confidently alternates between strong and solid vocals and catchy harmonica solos. If you’re looking for modern acoustic Folk/Blues music with originals and well known covers, then you will really enjoy the compositions on, “Frame Work Revisions.”

Review of R.X.'s songwriting and live performances:

Every once in a great while a songwriter comes along that has the ability to draw life experiences from his or her heart and then transfer these feelings to paper in such a way that the reader or listener can live these stories like they had these experiences themselves. Well R.X. Bertoldi is one of these gifted songwriters. He also has the vocal ability to deliver these songs with compelling performances that will leave the listener with the melody in their thoughts for several days. 

R.X. Bertoldi’s latest music releases are causing radio stations around the globe to take notice of this newcomer and music enthusiasts are rapidly becoming fans. R.X. Bertoldi presents Folk plus Roots/Americana the way it was meant to be and he does it all on a shoestring. R.X. plays all the instruments, including acoustic and slide guitars, drums, harmonica, and percussion. No vocal tuners, no big production just great sounding music that is truly making waves that many a music fan will be surfing in their heads very soon.