Tom Lunneberg: Press

RadioIndy is proud to present Tom Lunneberg a GrIndie Award for his CD "Pacific Tales." A GrIndie Award is RadioIndy's stamp of approval that this CD is an excellent quality CD. Please join us in congratulating this artist on this accomplishment.

If this were an old vinyl LP I would have worn out the grooves by now! Perhaps the most amazing thing about Tom Lunneberg's Pacific Tales is that it never gets boring, even with repeated playing. It has the feel of a compilation album with stylings of Pierre Bensusan, Lawrence Juber, Bill Mize, Keola Beamer, all held together by Tom's exquisite acoustic tone. I cannot recommend this album enough. As a fingerstyle guitarist myself, it makes me jealous; but it is a joy to listen to.

Pacific Tales is the perfect album to listen to when relaxing in a bath, while cooking a great meal, or even while sitting outside watching the sunset with a great glass of wine. As a surfer I especially liked Mele Aikau while my boyfriend enjoyed a little journey back to the place where he grew up…Hawaii.

If you should find yourself stressed out from today’s economic woes, then perhaps Tom Lunneberg’s “Pacific Tales” album is exactly what the doctor ordered. His latest disc is filled with extremely eloquent and intricate solo acoustic guitar work and is heavily rooted with various influences (Hawaiian slack key, Celtic, and blues). After about 30 seconds of listening to the track “Flutter” the impressive guitar work makes you feel as if you are fluttering above the clouds like a bird. It also shows off Lunneberg’s Hawaiian slack key style and his amazing acoustic voicing. If you want something a little more upbeat “Cedrick’s Blues” is a wonderful solo blues number with a charming melody. Lunneberg’s finger style guitar playing on “Pacific Tales” deserves plenty of attention and may help bring your stress level down a few notches.