REVIEWS

Cad's Alley (2007)
“An album of strong and thoughtful tunes played with a delicate touch and I'd recommend it to any fans of the recent Clapton and Cale collaboration.”
Nick Bollinger, The Sampler, Radio NZ, 2007

" … a superb album complete with good songs. "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" from Billy Myles on acoustic as well as washboard and mandolin is a fantastic performance. Blues fans will continue to enjoy Cad's Alley's very interesting tunes.”
Salvatore Esposito, Il Popolo de Blues, June 2007

" Mike Garner is a superb vocalist and multi-instrumentalis. This is a very well-rounded, warm and enjoyable romp from the get-go, with the pace not slowing one iota. Recommended buying for all blues enthusiasts around the country"
Peter Dent, NZ Musician Vol 13, June/July 2007

"Cad’s Alley is a very assured blues album, combining fine intelligent songs with well-planned and executed arrangements. It showcases the effortless authenticity of Mike’s voice and the range and skill of his guitar playing."
Weekend Sun, March 2007

"This CD is very imaginative, entertaining, and well-done. It could hold one’s interest through many playings. It is a good representation of Mike Garner’s many talents."
Maria Bainer, May 2007

Drivin' With The Blues (2004)
"Good songs, well sung with plenty of grit. 'Drivin' With The Blues' is one of the best acoustic blues albums to come out of this little country."
NZ Musician, Dec 2005

"Drivin With the Blues is an album of great songs and even better performances. Mike's guitar work is a pleasure to listen to."
The Groove, Queensland, Helen Farley

" ... a guy that makes albums of such kind I just can't wait to put on the stereo.- Mike Garner put so much of himself into the songs that you can simply feel the ooze of love for this type country-blues."
Bluesstikka, Norway

“Drivin’ With The Blues is a good record of acoustic blues and its creator, Mike Garner is a good discovery because of his skills both on the guitar and the harmonica.”
Il Poppolo , Italy

Still Your Lovin' Man (2003)
"The overall strength of the album lies in Mike's original songs and his adept musicianship. Still Your Lovin Man is an excellent acoustic blues album."
Blue Country 101FM, Australia

Steppin' Out To The Blues (1999)
"Mike, founder of the New Zealand Blues Society and editor of the Bluesletter is a first class singer and an outstanding acoustic guitarist." Blues.de, Germany

"It's to Mike's credit that his originals stand up well when compared to the standards they cover here. Steppin' Out should provide a benchmark for blues recordings in New Zealand."
NZ Musician December 1999

"This CD is a great introduction to the diversity and talent that New Zealand's father and son team of Mike and Paul Garner have."
Southland Blues, Feb 2000, California

"These guys have a good feel that fits comfortably in your CD player. The album has some fine playing. Particularly enjoyed the last Slidin' Out track."
Blues Matters, UK Jun-Sep 2000