"Monte Montgomery blows people away," said "Austin City Limits" producer Terry Lickona when he introduced the rapidly-rising talent at Montgomery's appearance on the legendary TV show – a coup for an artist who has yet (and we do mean yet) to reach the prominence of the top acts the long-running concert show usually features. That's because in a city known for fostering some of the hottest guitar talents of the last few decades, Monte Montgomery is more than just the latest six-string virtuoso from Austin, TX.

Montgomery is an inspired songwriter, soulful singer and gifted arranger and bandleader. That potent combination of artistic gifts imbues Wishing Well with a broad and powerful appeal that will no doubt capture fans of red-hot guitar playing as well as listeners hungry for real rock'n'roll with hooky pop appeal.

Co-produced by Montgomery with Carl Thiel, who also co-produced Bob Schneider's critically-acclaimed Lonelyland CD, Wishing Well is a collection of magical tracks and songs that capture the listener's imagination. Destined to become a contemporary classic, Wishing Well is the album where the predictions of future greatness for Montgomery are proven full force.

"Monte Montgomery: his sonic qualities are monstrous; each musician exhibits tremendous dexterity, and the trio often sounds like a six-piece band. Monte Montgomery is most inspiring." -- Andrew Taber, New York Times