“MOTU is not only one of the top blues-rock bands in New York, but also in the world today.”
-Roots Music Report
“The constant
toothy presence of MOTU’s electric guitar is a tightrope walk across a
pit of hungry gators in the tradition of blues greats like John Lee
Hooker and Buddy Guy! ”
-The Deli Magazine;
Music Recipes
from the Big Apple
“Such passionate, and
impressive, music says volumes about the
talent possessed by MOTU.” -Neufutur
Magazine
“Dr Richard
(motu)
is a fabulous slide guitarist...the best part of an
Oreo cookie...even without milk.”
-GoodTimes
Magazine
"The new
one from MOTU is chock full of rockin' good blues. Pop it in the CD player and crank it up! "
- Jerry
Schaefer, host of
Graveyard Blues on Long Island, NY's ROCK Station 94.3 FM.
“This is a
feel good and have
a drink type of music. Thank you MOTU!” –Skope
Magazine
“This is the real deal: unfiltered, honest music that could easily resonate with anyone who has experienced a rough road. MOTU has a tough, yet vulnerably aching sound that is the stuff great American tales are made of.” –Elmore
Magazine
“It’s
the magnitude of
Michelson’s grasp of Blues music...whether
he is playing his smooth slide guitar or honkin’ on his harp.”
–Dig
This
Real Magazine
“Interpretive,
talented and
visionary are all words that can be applied
to the stringed fluency of Motu.... The Blues Lives!”
–
The Long
Island Blues Society
“Dr.
Richard Michelson, a
formidable blues guitarist and very raw
singer... we are talking some serious blues.”
– Jazz.COM
“A truly remarkable musician and selfless human being. MOTU writes songs about everything from the environment, to social injustice.”
– Independent Music and Media Magazine
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