“For the past fifteen years Rowan has been recognized as one of Durban's finest guitar players, singer-songwriters and hardest touring music acts. He is right at the top of first-call musicians for recording sessions and productions, and is highly respected by all who have had the privilege of seeing or hearing him perform. Rowan is a highly competent guitarist with a keen sense for great guitar sounds and a loaded arsenal of diverse chops to boot, but his true talent lies in his immensely competent ability to craft popular music which receives radio-play across South Africa. Rowan is hard-working, reliable, always on time and also invests great time and effort into young local talent. Rowan is building a great and stable platform for the rest of his exciting music career and is one of my favourite South African musicians.”
— Seb Goldswain, award-winning guitarist-singer-songwriter
“Rowan Stuart is one of the finest young performers we've had come through the doors at Alma and he has steadily built up a loyal and strong fanbase across the peninsula over two years of touring down from his hometown of Durban. His songwriting is sublime, his voice exquisite and guitar playing a masterclass in understated and virtuosic elegance. Seriously folks, this guy has got "it" and I strongly urge you to come and support one of the country's leading talents.”
— Richard and Retha Tait, The Alma Cafe, Cape Town
“Rowan Stuart has appeared at my event, Andy’s Acoustic Forum on several occasions. His shows comprise a powerful combination of high-energy performance and charisma. He presents well-crafted songs, superb guitar skills, and a unique and compelling voice. Our audiences love him. Dealing with Rowan has always been a pleasure. He is the consummate professional, and is consistently courteous and affable. I always look forward to welcoming Rowan back to Andy’s Acoustic Forum.”
— Andy McGibbon, Andy's Acoustic Forum, Johannesburg
“If I told you that James Taylor, Eric Clapton or BB king was playing at the Pumpkin Theatre in Ballito this week, you would probably be booking tickets right now. . . And although none of these legends is playing at the Pumpkin this week, if you want to feel the magic that made them special, you should book now. If you think that I am exaggerating when I tell you that Rowan Stuart is as good as the legends I’ve described, you’d be wrong. There are good guitarists in the country and there are some super singers. There are even a few good songwriters, but for my money, Rowan Stuart is in a class of his own.”
— Dave Charles, editor at Life & Style / radio presenter at 88FM Radio Life & Style
“It’s really beautiful to watch Rowan Stuart experiment with Pop music the way he does on his new album “Faraway (Deluxe)”. I have known him for a while as a friend and incredible musician and I can’t cease to be amazed by his talent. These new songs are captivating, beautifully written and crafted. This is world-class music brewed right here in South Africa. This is a Masterpiece.”
— Tresor Rizki, SAMA Award-winning international artist
“Hidden Doors is a testimony to Rowan Stuart being a world class songwriter, singer and guitarist. This is his first solo acoustic outing, demonstrating his more sensitive side, employing tasteful fingerstyle, funky rhythms, beautiful solos and a slide break on 'To Deny It' which is goosebump rivetting. Rowan Stuart is an unsung hero and one hopes that with this amazing and well-crafted outing and guitar prowess that he will reach a wider audience.”
— Nibs van der Spuy, internationally acclaimed folk and world music singer-songwriter-guitarist