Auten is an exceptional singer. Indeed fans of his guitar work are blown away when they hear his voice, which seems to blend the emotional delivery and sensitive phrasing of Kenny Loggins with the dulcet, tenor of Vince Gil - John D'Agostino, music critic, Los Angeles Times

This dazzling instrumental blend of styles will attract acoustic guitar fans from classical to rock. Auten hones his predominantly finger-picked style to artist perfection on his second album. His playing is complex, weaving both emotion and heart into the songs...Auten is an impressive vocalist - Robert Hayhurst, San Diego Union Tribune

A hearing of his music will make an unforgettable impression.... Hot jazz, blues and country licks-all played with consummate musicianship and imagination - John Schroeter, Fingerstyle Guitar

Some of Auten's uncanny guitar skills include the ability to mimic a meowing cat, a runaway train-and whistle, a frog and a set of bagpipes - Robert Hayhurst, The Daily Californian

The player's player, the one all the other guitarists speak of with a bit of wonder in their voices. He players jazz, blues, country, bluegrass, and folk with aplomb...his touch is beyond deft-his dynamics are so sensitive that you're left with the impression that you're listening to a piano player - Philip Dawdy, Slam Magazine

Fans of hot fingerpicking take note: this album is not to be missed! ...switches effortlessly from Mach-speed Travis picking to single-line chicken pickin' shows that he can tear it up with the best of them - Dylan Schorer, Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Sculpting a cool contour through Chet-style country pluck, Celtic balladry and ragtime, D.R. Auten crafts enviable acoustic tones imitating trains, cats and frog sounds. The fingerstyle pieces display terrific contrapuntal independence, stunning chops and a strong sense of melody - Guitar Player Magazine