Artist description Diehl's expressive style provides memorable melodies ranging from folk to alternative and his hopeful lyrics explore the ambiguities presented by life and love.

Music Style acoustic / rock / pop / folk / instrumental / country / jazz/World/new age

Musical Influences Beatles, Dylan, Zeppelin, Floyd, Elton, Joel, Paul Williams, Chapin, Browne, Mitchell, Who, Springsteen, McGuinn, CSNY, Croce, Campbell, Mom, Carole King, Donovan

Similar Artists Beatles, Dylan, Zeppelin, Floyd, Elton, Joel, Chapin, Peter Gabriel, Browne, Mitchell, Who, Springsteen, Replacements, CSNY, Matthews, Blues Traveler, Loeb, McGuinn

Artist History see http://www.willdiehl.com/news.htm

Group Members Will Diehl

Instruments guitars, piano, harmonica, keyboards, vocals

Albums i am free, Crossing Over, Shadows and Light, MP3 Artists for OKC Tornado Victims, Dreams, Will Diehl and The Boxes, Will Diehl - Live, Dreams

Press Reviews Reviews "The wonderful "She carried a magic lantern" reminds me of some Peter Gabriel works, and is a beautiful and suggestive ballad, taken from his "I am free" CD." -Songs For The Autumn Radio "Here is a masterpiece of guitar work mixed into a super love song. I’m glad somebody still writes ‘em like this. “feeling just as restless as the wind. You either want to run or feel again.” (review of True Love) -Acoustic Folk Songwriter's Showcase "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... As a solo act, Diehl performs all original contemporary folk and alternative music. He has written more than 1,000 songs, dealing with love, relationships and environmental and social issues. ... Some of Diehl's musical inspirations were culled in the... 1980's ... in New York City ...performing in Greenwich Village clubs at night. He then left for Boston, where he co-wrote a children's musical that was produced by the Boston Children's Theatre. He and director George Giglio co-wrote "The Amazing Musical Adventure of Herbert." The production was recently adapted for video starring ... Boston youth. The (main) character discovers 'it's better to be yourself. Everyone has their own talent. You should make the most of who you are,' says Diehl. -The Patriot News, Harrisburg, PA "Diehl's voice soars and glides through a vast array of politically correct, deeply personal and environmentally sound songs." -The Review, Lake Tahoe "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 "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 Newspaper "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 "Diehl's been compared to soft rock and acoustic artists like Jimmy Buffet, The Replacements, REM, and The Eagles." -The Day, New London, CT "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 "This is a beautiful down tempo creation of one of the greatest pop/rock artists in mp3.com... " (review of 'Dream #3') - Ernesto Cortazar "A catchy, upbeat acoustic tune. Will has a very Sprintgsteen-like sound. Cool tune!" (review of 'Primetime') Acoustic Avenue Too "Well crafted lyrics and excellent guitar work, Will is a true "Troubador"... " - Songwriters Choice Radio "A beautiful melody and excellent singing from Will. Full of confidence and that's sometimes all we need."(comments on "I Hear A Spanish Guitar") - PAISLEYFACE - Goddess Melanie Griffith Radio "Very well played and mellow. Sincere lyrics and sung with sweet feelings. I can see why this artist is so popular on MP3.com!" (review of "I Will Always Sing this Song For You" - Connie Zimmermann's Mother's Day Station "All right, all right. So I admit it, I might seem busy, but there is busy, and there is Will Diehl. Chosen from his 60+ (!) tracks available on mp3.com, it’s a wonder we haven’t run across him before. But, as fate plays such a gracious hand, we have the opportunity now. Experience karma sutra in action, the essence of a sand spired cathedral bulges and grows out of the Saharan sands to an ominous and unearthly size. Must be an homage to the Gods, as this track might very well suggest. Beautiful melodic interplay between a fretless bass and an old world relic stringed instrument. Sounds like sitar, so we’ll go with that for now, although we here in the Land of Phrygia Music Recognizance and Referential Side Notations Board will make concessions for error. This track brings in the early sounds of a group called Tri-Atma, who were more interested in melting old world music and instruments with beefy Euro-Jazz. The their added advantage, they were all incredible musicians, multi-faceted in every realm, as is Will Diehl. Take a breather and sit down for this one. " (review of 'In The Shadow of the Great Cliff' from Will's Sandman CD) - Integrated Arts VIII Radio "Very nice melody with captivating lyrics ..." (comments on "I Hear A Spanish Guitar") - Net Audio Radio "... Piano backing with a catchy beat. His vocals take the forefront though. Also a songwriter w/ tons of music." (review of 'Gravity') - A 1 Mellow Moods4u2 Radio

Location Boston, MA - USA

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