Scott Bravo

"I say "bravo," Bravo! Formerly of Syracuse indie metal meisters Seratonin, he's got a short beard 'n mustache, tattoos, and dark ballcap and is swilling a nearly empty bottle of Old Granddad bourbon. So, naturally his music is...instumental acoustic folk? His (musical) life changed by a Tommy Emmanuel bookstore gig, Bravo's sophomore LP (following 2004's "Stories of My Life") is deeply meditative. Listen to this and it's shocking to read he uses a pick; it sounds so much like five fingers, it's so ringing. And the technique aside, the tonality and intricate chordings are comparable to the best folkies and bluesmen from Leadbelly to Jimmy Page. Good!! "

Jack Rabid
Publisher/editor - The Big Takeover

"Scott Bravo is easily one of the best acoustic guitar performers this city has ever seen. Fans of folks like Adrian Legg, John Petrucci, Django Reinhardt and fans of acoustic, ammbient, Nu-Jazz, go check this guy out! Amazing songs and amazing live performer. You will not be disappointed."

Chris Lee
City Beat
Cincinnati, OH - City Beat

"Pop in Scott Bravo's disc "I Won't Say a Word" and get ready. Formerly of Indie rockers Seratonin, Bravo's new solo acoustic disc is nothing shy of magical. Selling off all his electric gear four years ago after seeing Tommy Emmanuel at a bookstore might have been the best decision Bravo has made in his life. It's obvious that Bravo is more than just another great guitar player. His sense of composition is superb and his meticulous work shines through on his new disc. Bravo is a bit of a journeyman, ans his style shows that. Ranging from Folk to Blues to Jazz and beyond, the eclectic vibe of Bravo's songs is captivating. By varying styles and tunings, he manages to pick up the slack where most solo guitarists tend to favor a repetition that inevitably leads to boredom. The most impresive thing about the instrumental album is that nothing needs to be said. Bravo's diversity of styles and techniques pull inspiration from everywhere and that is what makes his music great. By not limiting himself to any one style, Bravo's serenity really comes through. As he fuses together Jazz and Classical stylings and rhythm to create his own ambient sound, he's leaving audiences speechless. By focusing only on guitar, Bravo's solo instrumental album becomes something more than just a record. It's a story without words and, in this case, words would only create a distraction from his powerful and soulful guitar. "I Won't Say a Word" is the best conversation you can have with anyone and you really don't need to say anything."
Grade: A

Zachary Breedlove
writer - City Beat