“Ben Bolt’s debut with the KSO was such a “Sellout” that both the director and manager of the Symphony gave up their seats and stood so others could attend. People trying to get tickets were crowded into the lobby up to the last second. Chairs were moved into three of the loges in the theater to accommodate all who wanted to attend.” Bob Barrett, Knoxville News-Sentinel

"I have always been a fan of Ben Bolt's guitar playing. He is no longer one of guitar's best kept secrets!" William Bay, President Mel Bay, Inc.

"A clean sound to be admired!" Madrid Master Class, 1973 Andres Segovia

"Bravo Ben! Your DVD has a very good tone quality with a musical purpose that has meaning! Carlevaro would be happy! "       Eduardo Fernandez, International concert artist

"Ben Bolt's trajectory is vertical and ascending!" Paris, France Abel Carlevaro

"Ben plays with an elegance and emotional commitment that is rare these days. He exudes an Old-World grace, and his playing displays a deep love of the instrument and its traditions". Grammy award winning founding member, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. William Kanengiser, Los Angeles

"Desiring that my guitar be placed in the best of hands, the 21 year waiting list doesn’t apply. Your guitar is ready for delivery!" "Luthier of Luthiers" Barcelona, Spain Ignacio Fleta

“An enthusiastic crowd of over three hundred was thrilled by the performance of classical guitarist Ben Bolt. His subtle, caressing style, always maintaining the balance of tone was reminiscent of Segovia.”                                                                                                                          Howard Lane, Star Herald Balboa Panama

"Ben Bolt is a really great guitarist!" Bijou Theater, Knoxville Tennessee Chet Atkins

“From his amazing sound, to the fascinating atmosphere he creates, this DVD has become one of my all time favorites!” Leszek Gajdzik Luthier, Vienna Austria Leszek Gajdzik

"Very impressive, really musical with inner passion and patience!" Wulfin Lieske, Germany

"A guitarist of high musicality, impressive technique and emotional intensity" Philip Rosheger, Spain

“Several hundred classical guitar fans braved last Tuesday’s wind lashed freezing rains to hear Ben Bolt deliver one of the most outstanding guitar performances since the master himself was here, Andres Segovia.”   University of Tennessee

“His music was intricate and delicate, technically astute…Dramatic and romantic!” The Tico Tmes, Costa Rica

“A True Maestro!” Los Principios, Uruguay

“A brilliant presentation with a thorough understanding of each composer’s temperament.” La Peralta, Canal Zone