“One of his finest, most-varied accomplishments yet.”

“McLean is a hark back to the heyday of music and a wildly brilliant musician with an unrivalled passion.”

“He is a fabulous talent.”

“With a rough voice that breathes smoke and fire, it’s certainly passionate. Raw.”

“With this new album Big Dave McLean has taken a step forward in his musical development. “

“Big Dave, though, is stretching out on this, his seventh album, to incorporate North Americana, rock’n’roll and funk’n’soul. It’s a heady brew.”

“Hailing from Winnipeg, Canadian blues man Big Dave McLean releases Pocket Full Of Nothin' his most ambitious album yet.”

“McLean’s collaborations with Dawson continue to get even stronger from 2015’s Faded But Not Gone to 2016’s Better the Devil You Know to this one, McLean’s career best to date.”

“Most of “Pocket Full of Nothin’” was recorded live on the studio floor over a few days, and because of that, it sounds fresh, almost raw, and dynamic.”

“Another fine album from Black Hen, and another strong set from prairie bluesman Big Dave McLean. My kind of blues.”

“Order of Canada or not, Big Dave will always wear the crown as Manitoba’s favourite blues dude.”

“I’ve been a Big Dave fan since I first heard his 2003 album Blues From The Middle and he just keeps getting better. Pocket full Of Nothing is quite something.”

“Required listening for roots-music devotees everywhere”

“The best song here, though, is the first single, a tuneful tribute to his home called “Manitoba Mud”. He should get the key to the province for this one.”

“Required listening for roots music devotees everywhere.”