Will Diehl

"With a pleasingly raspy voice not unlike John Mellencamp's, Will Diehl completely covers the Folk-Rock spectrum. Diehl's haunting acoustic ballads could pass for a darkly-themed James Taylor."

- Listen.com

"Diehl's been compared to soft rock and acoustic artists like Jimmy Buffet, The Replacements, REM, and The Eagles."

- The Day, New London, CT

"SOLITUDE, reflection... honesty was how American acoustic folk-rock singer and songwriter Will Diehl made his mark in this album... Known as a prolific writer, Diehl has also penned over a thousand songs that deal with love, relationships, environmental and social issues... heavily influenced by styles and ideas prevalent in latter-day New York City..."

- The Star, Malaysia

"This is beautiful. A simple vocal and guitar number with harmonica lines here and there. Reminds me of the Beatles' "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away." " (review of "She Carried a Magic Lantern"

- Shawn Rhodes, DJ, WBAI Radio

"He's spent this year touring the country to promote his recently released solo CD, "i am free", and now he's bringing it all back home. Diehl's stripped-down acoustic style is reminiscent of the late Jim Croce; his lyrics more often than not deal with the ambiguities presented by life and love... one thing's for certain: Will Diehl is the real deal."

- Reno News and Review

"A folky at heart, he has a pop sensibility and... seasoned voice that's well suited to the breezin' Stephen Bishop/Jimmy Buffet-type material he pens." - Reno Gazette Journal

"Singer-songwriter Will Diehl plans to donate 50 percent of his MP3.com earnings from September and October to The Hunger Project, a NY-based multinational organization devoted to ending chronic hunger worldwide (www.thp.org). Diehl is starting his donation run with five songs in the top 40 of MP3.com's acoustic charts."

- Acoustic Guitar Magazine

"Here is the new Diehl. Will Diehl used to be guitarist for The Boxes, a Lake Tahoe, Nev. band ... playing the Roxy in Los Angeles and opening a benefit for Todd Rundgren at a 1991 AIDS benefit. Following the ...release of his CD "i am free" on an independent label, ... (Diehl) has been reiventing his career. ...voted Lake Tahoe's "best musician" for two consecutive years... the singer and guitarist has been presenting stripped-down shows featuring raw acoustic elements...
- Harrisburg Patriot News

"With the release of his new solo CD, titled appropriately enough, "i am free", ... Will Diehl has revitalized his career as a solo acoustic performer. The ... guitarist and singer has returned to a stripped down sound featuring raw acoustic elements, earthy voicing and occasional harmonica play, all of which serve as the unobtrusive supporting cast to the lyrical qualities of his songwriting talents."
- North Lake Tahoe Bonanza

"Diehl's voice soars and glides through a vast array of politically correct, deeply personal and environmentally sound songs."

- The Review, Lake Tahoe

“Cafes”
AUGUSTA, GA – “… musicians should take note and have their live and intimate sets recorded. For Will Diehl, the idea was nothing short of fantastic, as he recorded songs in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Nev., at the cafes Simple Pleasures, Sacred Grounds and Newsbreak. Diehl’s sound can be compared to folk and soft rock contemporaries such as Jim Croce, James Taylor and Don Henley, with hints of country and classic rock… In this set of acoustic songs, Diehl gives off a warm, folksy vibe through various topics, including the ups and downs of love (“Star Out Tonight,” “Running Away from Love”), and social commentary (“I Don’t Believe It”). Warm poetics flow through “Sunlight Dancing,” which features a surprise from a soulful harmonica, and real, flawless lyrical savvy. Overall, “Cafes” is a timeless piece of acoustic musicianship. ” – From the Metro Spirit, Augusta, GA; Issue #20.30 - Metro Spirit