'...just
about the best time you can have while staying within the bounds
of decency....The newly converted Seasick Steve fans should make
this top notch treat their next discovery and I can't recommend
it highly enough'
Zeitgeist Review, reviewing 'Fired-Up & Ready,Oct
2008
'If
he was American he would probably be hailed as a folk hero and
ride to gigs in the back of a freight train. ...a man that knows
his craft and really puts his heart, soul and everything into
his blues.'
Fatea, reviewing 'Fired-Up & Ready, Sept 2008
'...sit
down and listen, because you’re about to get a lesson in
great music. ...this is an album from the heart... ...a great
release from the one man blues powerhouse... 9 out of 10'
Die Shellsuit Die, reviewing 'Fired-Up & Ready,
Nov 2008
'...Whellans
delivers the goods with style and accuracy... ...a great representation
of a very skilful musician... ...a superbly crafted album...'
Toxic Pete, reviewing 'Fired-Up & Ready, Sept
2008
'...packing
a blinding array of material into these 53 minutes. The breathless
rush as riff follows boogie on it's way to feelgood factor is
often exhilarating... Engaging, well-crafted & rockin', the
album's a blast throughout.'
Living Tradition, reviewing 'Fired-Up & Ready,
Nov 2008