This Californian guitar wizard's songs are full of the groove and fire of an African dance party, the dynamics and textures of a string orchestra, and the back-porch soul of American roots music. A composer and songwriter in diverse genres.

“Glorious… master guitar playing”– ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris, BBC2

“Walter Strauss kicks global arse.” – Allgigs

“A many-layered, multi-textured, one-man folk festival”– Maverick Magazine

4 stars: Guitarist Magazine