Reviews with The John O'Leary Band

"...finely executed harp solos were more than matched by phenomenal individual contributions from both guitarists, Jules Fothergill's hard edged aggression being nicely contrasted with the gentler legato style of Marc Le Guerrannic..." - © Blues In Britain, April 2005

"...The band also features the remarkable Jules Fothergill on guitar. In addition to Ian Parker I would have to say that Jules is the best new guitarist I've seen in a few years; he has power, subtlety, touch and humour in abundance and a superb foil for John's harp and vocals..." - © Andy Snipper, La Mano Magazine, April 2005

"...John O'Leary has teamed up with one of Britain's brightest guitarists, Jules Fothergill. Here he not only plays, he produces, not to mention designing the cover and taking the moody photos..." - © Maverick Magazine, March 2005

"...Jules really is a wonderful exponent of slide and this is amply demonstrated here..." - © Blues Matters, Dec 2004

"...Finally a word for Jules Fothergill's intuitive production, which really does bring out the exciting moments of some fine band playing..." - © Online Review, Dec 2004

"...Snatch It Back gave Jules Fothergill an early opportunity to display his impressive array of jazz-tinged chords and riffs..." - © Blues In Britain, May 2004

Reviews with Roadhouse

"...Jules Fothergill really went for every solo, producing gorgeous flights of notes in the creative manner of Jerry Garcia at his bluesiest..." - © Dave Kingsbury, September 2004

"...in addition Jules Fothergill displays amazing talent whether on lead or rhythm guitar. His playing is so fluid and seemingly natural – a star in the making surely?" - © Blues Matters Magazine - November 2003

"...new young lead/slide guitarist Jules Fothergill, whose playing may be steeped in the blues but studiously avoids blues cliches, adds a sharp rock edge..." - © Maverick Magazine, February 2003

Other reviews

"They were followed by the always excellent John O'Leary Band and their short set, featuring the exquisite Jules Fothergill on guitar, got a rapidly filling Astoria boogying. Mick Taylor followed and I have to admit a certain amazement at the guitar battle that ensued between the old warhorse Taylor and the young pretender Fothergill. Taylor may not be as pretty or slender as he once was but his guitar playing hasn't suffered and on balance he probably just shaded the battle." - © Andy Snipper, La Mano Magazine, June 2005

"...Jules is an eyeball-meltingly brilliant slide guitar player..." - © What's On In London, "Landslide" feature, Jan 10th 2002