WHAT THE PRESS SAYS

"…the warmth and humanity of Jackson Browne, the melodic grace of Paul Simon, and the easy-rolling Americana of John Hiatt..."

_ JIM ALLEN / CULTURE SONAR

“There is a thoughtful side to these musings …an expression of deeper emotions and erstwhile reflection about people and places that populate [the] past, but still remain vital in both memory and meaning. LOVE HOPE TRUST offers a snapshot of a world gone awry and the resilience it takes to make one’s way toward promise and prosperity in spite of it all. Friedman’s return to making music after a 25-year hiatus …has been a prosperous one for him creatively. With Love Hope Trust, he finds all the attributes and emotions expressed in the title, and far more.” 

3.5 out of 4 Stars 

— LEE ZIMMERMAN / AMERICAN SONGWRITER

“[an] opulently sculptured album of musical gems from start to finish… veritably shimmering… troubadour-imbued storytelling...aged-to-perfection.”

— ANNE CARLINI / EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINE

“...RISE is an album that showcases Friedman’s eclectic and open-minded approach to crafting songs. On first listen, one might instinctively put this music in the Americana box, but it is actually much more than that as Friedman incorporates bluegrass, folk, twangy country, straightforward rock and even Celtic sounds into the album’s twelve songs. Lyrically, the album is filled with complicated characters and the worlds they inhabit, which translates to lyrics that resonate in a universal way.”

— GLIDE MAGAZINE

“It’s always nice seeing people carrying the torch of the past into the future, keeping memories alive but also bringing a new vision and a new perspective on the way we live…Roger Street Friedman does a great job bringing that world into our imagination – I highly recommend checking out “Love Hope Trust”!

— TOM MATTHEW / SOUND WAVES MAGAZINE

“The poise of the arrangements and perfected production is enough to attract even the most unresolved listeners.”

— AMERICAN SONGWRITER

“honest, vulnerable songwriting that has won Friedman praise everywhere.”

— AMERICAN BLUES SCENE

“It has taken Roger Street Friedman decades to work through the release of two albums.  Such a long gestation period would suggest that the new material would exude passion, skill and a mature sensibility.  It does all that in spades.”

— ROB DICKENS/NO DEPRESSION

“He writes with the wisdom of someone who’s seen his share of living, and actually was savvy enough to take notes along the way... So here it is: what will surely be one of the best albums of this still brand new year—delivered right on time.”

— BILL BENTLEY/BENTLEY’S BANDSTAND/THE MORTON REPORT

“One moment he’s turning out harmonically rich Paul Simon-esque art-folk; the next he’s digging into the kind of good ‘n’ greasy Americana groove John Hiatt would kill for.”

— JIM ALLEN, CULTURE SONAR

“If SHOOT THE MOON doesn’t quite deserve masterpiece status, it’s at least close. His words are autobiographical, cinematic, blunt and honest. His music is folk-rock, raucous horn-rock, dreamy pop-rock, Progressive Americana and sweet soulful R&B. Think Jackson Brown without all the earnestness.”

— MIKE GREENBLATT/THE AQUARIAN

“If you didn’t have soul going into this show, you surely had soul coming out of it. On Saturday, November 22, The Blind Boys of Alabama, with special guest, Roger Street Friedman, put on a show that will long be remembered.”

— PATCH (PORT WASHINGTON, NY)

“Get ready to have your heartstrings pulled and your mind blown with Roger Street Friedman's album 'Love Hope Trust' - a stunning collection of songs that will take you on an emotional journey through the complexities of modern living. A must-listen for music lovers everywhere!”

JEREMY BREWER/JOT BEAT

“With a vocal tone similar to singers like Cat Stevens, Marc Cohn, Greg Copeland & Darryl Braithwaite, Roger Street Friedman is always warmly compelling.  [These are] picturesque originals sung with a voice filled with personality & character. Magical.”

— JOHN APICE / AMERICANA HIGHWAYS

“His introspective lyrics are a perfect fit for the folk, country, and vintage rock and roll vibes that emanate from the music.”

— MENDOWERKS MAGAZINE

“Friedman's gutsy vocals will tug at your heartstrings as he sings about a young teenage girl who comes to this country as a result of trickery, falling into bondage, shame, desperation and trauma. It's a heavy hitter emotionally, cerebral and emotional in addition to sounding great. radio ready.”

— THE ENTERTAINMENT BANK

“Potent lyrics with a relevant message of unity and healing are thoughtfully delivered by a ruminative and sincere Friedman and his band.”

(Poison In The Cut review)

— THE BIG TAKEOVER

“This release, Rise, soars”

— ELMORE MAGAZINE

“sumptuous…affecting musical vignettes…Inspiring and infectious…[a] striking and seductive set of songs… It’s the culmination of a career that’s seen his reputation elevated to upper strata of today’s most consistent Americana artists.”

— GOLDMINE MAGAZINE

“Although Roger Street Friedman resides well below the radar, the music he makes offers all the ingredients necessary for mainstream success. While it’s hard to apply an exact comparison to his easily accessible sound, suffice it to say that James Taylor, Randy Newman and Jackson Browne all come to mind.”

— LEE ZIMMERMAN/ELMORE

“This recording [Shoot The Moon] isn’t possible to pigeonhole, and that’s a good thing. Fans of good music will enjoy it.”

— RICKY FLAKE/BILOXI SUN HERALD (FIVE STARS)

“Sunshine fills up all the cracks on “Everyday” to allow the tune to dance with hands waving through Shoot the Moon, the recent release from Roger Street Friedman.”

— THE ALTERNATE ROOT

“Puffs Of Smoke...sets the stage for the eclectic effort that meshes Americana, folk, blues, soul, and more.”

— MATT INMAN/RELIX

“Roger Street Friedman’s first album already has the persona, and he is accompanied by some well-known players in a band that is so in-tune to the richness and message of Roger’s songs, it’s as if they have played with him for years. Maybe they have.”

— JOHN APICE, NO DEPRESSION

“Roger Street Friedman Seizes “The Waiting Sky”

— CRAIG SHELBOURNE, CMT EDGE