"To say that Essex Chanel is prolific is doing the one-man band an injustice."

- Kristina Francisco for the Chicago RedEye.


"Blissfully, his music is the type that makes the term "danceable" more than just an insufferable journalistic fad."

- Don Bartlett & Staff, Chicago Innerview (via Limewire.com)



"Cool band. Cool Show. I’ll be sure to catch Mr. Wiggins again."

- thedeadhub.com

"I’ve never been to a wedding with a band or DJ playing anything like this, but Essex Chanel might just get me on the dance floor."

- Jennifer Patton of Delusions of Adequacy.

"Wiggins was an energetic and affable frontman, songs were quite danceable (as promised) with memorable refrains, and the assembled backing band played the material admirably..."

- Sid Sower of TooMuchRock.com


"Let's face it: Wedding dances can outright suck. Luckily, in the new album Dancing at Weddings, Essex Chanel brings the wedding dance to your living room -- albeit without the embarrassingly drunk uncle attempting to do the Worm on the dance floor."

- Kara Luger of Gaper's Block

"What Chanel lacks in conventionality – he compensates for with fearless invention...He doesn’t seem to have anything coming between him and his recording machines."

- Paul of Score! Magazine.

"Dancing at Weddings is a nice release that’s slightly off the beaten musical path, and that fact only adds to its charm. Expand your musical horizons and give it a listen."

- C.W. Ross, of The CD Reviewer


"Essex Chanel - Check this guy out - He's got a cool vibe..."

- Daniel J Harris of The Soupy Gato Show, Episode 133