Big Daddy Hal
Southwest Blues Magazine
When I first received this for a listen, I didn't know quite what to expect. When that happens, it is better to dive right in. I'm glad I did! Alone With The Blues is literally that - Keith Dunn and his harmonica. Think solo harp blues.

There are 14 cuts, all originals but one, a Willie Dixon cover. Keith's playing is good and I really enjoy his voice. There is enough variety of style to keep the "harp-only" groove going. Recorded in a day, the sound is great. The songs are well written, and I found myself popping this back into the player often. Listen to "Strange Things Are Happening," "Trouble Is Going On" and "I Used To Have A Home," and you get the feeling that Mr. Dunn has had the blues. If his songs are any indication, I'd say dues have been paid.

In "Geronimo," Keith Dunn sings about his feelings on how American Indians were treated. Musically, his playing pays homage to the great harp players of the past. There are two instrumentals: "Deetone Dance, and "Myers, Below, Jacobs and Myers" in a nod to the Aces. I can't say that I found a bad track. There are even two spoken word cuts: "California Dreamin" and "A Feeling Called The Blues." Short each, but very cool.

Keith was a founding member of a Texas roots music band, The Headhunters. He has performed with the likes of Jimmy Rogers, Sam Myers, Big Mama Thornton, Walter Horton, ZuZu Bollin and the list goes on. Throughout his many sessions with others, he kept plans for his own project.

With Alone With The Blues, Keith has proven that he has a lot to say, and a lot to play. I hope that this will pass on the good word. If my 'two-cents' worth has anything to do with it, it will. Keith Dunn has put out an accomplished, solo effort. I can only imagine what a band effort would sound like. That alone, will keep me happy until the next installment. Hint, Hint: all you blues labels, pick this guy up for his next release. You'll pat yourselves on the back later.

Xavier Laune
Planet Harmonica
Alone with the blues... That says it all! Harmonica, vocals, and most of all, some good blues! This atmospheric album features a wide range of blues music. A testimony of Keith's first hearing of Sonny Boy Williamson and the famous Buddy Guy and Junior Wells duo. Later his musical career which got him to meet B B King, Joe Louis Walker, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton and others also forged his sound.

With a warm voice, Keith sings and plays gospel “A Feeling Called The Blues”, work song “Geronimo”, a tribute to the mentor of us all Sonny Boy Williamson “Bring It On Home”, a minor blues “Trouble Is Going On”, a superb composition done a capella “Kool Struttin'” and more besides...

Beware! A big harp sound can hide another big harp sound! The first piece "Strange Things Are Happening” uses a harp amplified through an Astatic/Fender Champ combination which projects the harmonica through your speakers. The sound is present, slightly overdriven, with a somewhat brassy tint that instantly grabs you into the album.

The second piece is just as surprising: "Need To Make A Dollar" is played acoustic, and that sound is... just as deep, warm and very expressive. Each track is a joy, because of Keith's voice, harp playing and most of all his musicality.
"Alone With The Blues" is a magical meeting with a man who sings and plays the blues.