Guitarist Rico McFarland has a résumé that reads like the roster of the Blues Hall of Fame, having spent decades alongside Albert King, Lucky Peterson, Tyrone Davis, Otis Clay, Little Milton, Jimmy Johnson and Sugar Blue, none of whom ever hesitated to sing his acclaim. A sweet, soft-spoken man, he takes other musicians to school every night, delivering some of the tastiest tones and perfectly modulated licks in the business – chops that have been featured on dozens of instantly recognizable hits.
“The blues world is chock full of artists beloved by their peers, but who fly under the radar of fans because they perform yeoman duties on stage while their band leader receives all the credit. There’s one man, however much he remains hidden, still stands out from the rest, an unheralded superstar himself despite working in the shadows for others for better than 40 years.” - Marty Gunther
— Blues Blast Magazine
“Rico's arrangements place deserved emphasis on horns and vocals, with guitar more like the icing. You can hear every word of every lyric and the horn arrangements are as tight and clipped as a symphony orchestra. Add to that an equally tight rhythm section and you have some wonderful professional and proud blues.” - Robert Orr Jr.
— Amazon Music