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Victor V. Gurbo With His Signature Mona Lisa Telecaster in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn - Photograph by Ilya Popenko

Photograph by Ilya Popenko

Press & Quotes

""Roots revivalist Victor V. Gurbo and his four-piece backing band create original folk ballads infused with an Americana spirit.  Gurbo & Co. pay homage to the canon of American song and poetry with a raw, bluesy, foot-stomping sound that’s both classic and contemporary."
   
Brooklyn Academy of Music 

"I liked that it wasn't just a nostalgia trip. There was the sound of old New York there, but there was also the sound of modern New York. And it wasn't just because you were playing electric...There was kind of an edge; a snarling punk edge to this music -and a t the same time it was really evoking sounds we probably heard in New York City from the late 20s early 30s...you pulled that off and made it." 
         
John Schaefer (host of NPR's Soundcheck) 

"I'm so glad you're here [on stage], because you belong somewhere.  If a firetruck passed outside I'd think they were coming to get you.  I loved the theatrics, I love the air of ‘we know something you don't know, but we're just going to have fun and you catch up if you need to.’  I would never see the group of you walking down the street together, which makes it so amazingly wonderful that you're so together - which is the world that should be the world.  I'm a country boy from central Florida so all the bluegrass concerts didn't go to waste on me.  There was a lot of stuff going on in your music from a lot of different worlds, but it came together…I just had a great time."   
         
Marion Caffey (Producer of Amateur Night at The Apollo Theatre)

“I think the crowd likes you.  You’re a lot of fun to watch, I really enjoyed the kind of gypsy or Bob Dylan circa Desire feel to the music…the pianist is great - and Victor, you're really compelling to watch and I really love your look…There is great energy behind the band, and what Terrance McKnight said, you're not just a group of Williamsburg hipsters, I can really appreciate that.  Your band is a really eclectic group of all kinds of ages, and it’s great to see that on stage and you're clearly having fun." 
         
Leital Molad (Producer of Studio 360) 

"Victor V. Gurbo is one of the last of the old guard—for better or for worse. In an age of streaming and Auto-Tune, this artist is releasing real music. These home recordings are wrought with emotion, marked with imperfections that remind us this is real art—not AI-generated, or so sanitized that the soul has been scrubbed straight out. They sound like physical objects. This is music, with a capital M. The songs feel like they’re from somewhere out of time—simultaneously old and new. You think they’re standards, and then they trick you. Is that a skill still appreciated? Is there room for artists like Gurbo in the age of clickbait? Time will tell, but he’s certainly someone to keep an eye on." 
Soundpost Magazine UK

“In the current state of a digitally overdosed world, Victor V. Gurbo offers something beautifully human: music that encourages listeners to slow down, consider, and feel. “Outrun the Invisible Man (Deluxe Edition) is an album, yes, but also a beautifully preserved moment in history conveyed through both artistry and soul and through the vibrant spirit of Brooklyn folk music."
Teeth Sounds

“In an age obsessed with polish and perfection, Victor V. Gurbo’s Outrun the Invisible Man (Deluxe Edition) stands as a rare treasure: imperfect, handmade, and deeply alive. It’s a record that documents a strange moment in history and transcends it. Through creaky microphones and crackling vinyl, Gurbo and Caserta have built a world where nostalgia and innovation coexist, where sorrow turns to song, and where even the quietest voices can echo endlessly. This is an album you listen to and live with. And long after the invisible man has faded, its music will keep running — timeless, human, and full of heart."
Hit Harmony Haven

“Victor has an old soul; his music feels like it came straight from old-time Brooklyn. He doesn’t need backup singers/dancers or to put on a tremendous show. All he needs is his guitar and unique vocals to truly captivate an audience. His lyricism is unique and profound, tackling topics of love, loss, and heartbreak.”
Rising Artists

"Gurbo is presented to us as a folk musician, but he's more than that. He is also a fine interpreter of quality pop songs. If you're in the mood, Outrun the Invisible Man is an album to love during some quiet time."
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Asbury Park Vibes: Victor V. Gurbo Set To Play Sold Out Show At Weill Recital Hall At Carnegie Hall

Laura Meets Musicians: Phil Robinson & Victor V. Gurbo Make Their Carnegie Hall Debuts!


The New Leaf Journal: An Interview With Victor V. Gurbo

Phil Maq: The New Key Album of the Week, “Victor V. Gurbo”

BayRidginals: Victor V. Gurbo (Podcast)

Music Speaks: Victor V. Gurbo (Podcast)

Offstage Tunes: Music That Makes You Feel

Lyrical Odyssey: Victor V. Gurbo Has A New Release (A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody)


Illustrate Magazine: A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody

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Swiispa: Victor V. Gurbo's Latest Single Is a Journey Of Lost Connection Of Faith And Love

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Punkhead: Artist Spotlight, Meet Victor V. Gurbo

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Swiispa: Quarantine Chronicles Unveils “Haunted Houses & Empty Beds” Album

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Punkhead: Mark Caserta Decodes "Christmas & You"

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Iggy Magazine: DÉCOUVREZ LE TALENTUEUX VICTOR V GURBO

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WWAM: Victor V. Gurbo's "Christmas & You" A Heartfelt Holiday Ode

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End Sessions: Christmas & You 

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RGM Press: WE INTERVIEW NEW YORK ARTIST VICTOR V. GURBO

TuneAround: Victor V. Gurbo Releases a Demo of 'All The Pretty Girls'

Music & Entertainers: ‘All The Pretty Girls’ Song & Lyrics

Cheers to the Vikings: All The Pretty Girls

111CR3W: "All The Pretty Girls": A Satirical Snapshot of Heartbreak

Da Da Da Music: Victor V. Gurbo's Lap Steels & Blues Breakups

Berlin On Air: All The Pretty Girls

Rock Era Magazine: All The Pretty Girls

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Apricot Magazine: Victor V. Gurbo's Haunting Yet Playful Reflection

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Buzzy Band: How Are You Enjoying The End Of The World?

Beach House Magazine: How Are You Enjoying The End Of The World?

 

Plastic Magazine: Victor V. Gurbo Collaborates With Kenny Lee

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Project Timbre: Victor V. Gurbo's Lighthearted Jazz Music

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Music Taste UK: Christmas and You Review
 

Beach House Magazine: Christmas & You

Honk Magazine: Victor Drops Raw Emotion In "Christmas & You"

Beach House Magazine: Outrun the Invisible Man (Deluxe Edition)

Indie Tapes: Outrun the Invisible Man (Deluxe Edition)

BERLIN ON AIR: Outrun the Invisible Man (Deluxe Edition)

The Whistling Traveler: Spring Folklore List

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Tune Oasis: A Window Into An Artist's Mind In Isolation

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