“... crisply delivered with harmonies to boot. ”
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“They have a wonderful old-time string band sound which I simply love. ”
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Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales
“This is near-impeccable Americana, made in Britain. Four guys from Bristol (UK) make up Appalachia; united by a deep knowledge and flair for various forms of American music, they cover a broader base than their name would suggest. There's blues, folk, jazz and ragtime in the mix here, but they play in the style of a bluegrass band: one guy on upright bass and the other three on guitars/mandolin/ banjo - the precise instrumentation varying from one song to another. Arranging themselves around a single microphone, they take their turns in the spotlight and share the lead vocal duties around whilst the rest of the band lean in to harmonise. I have rarely heard any band make this music sound so warm and rich, such is the quality of their playing, their singing, and their arrangements.”
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Flyinshoes Review
“Appalachia were fabulous at Festive Fair - thank you to you and all your band members for a real musical treat ... and it ended on a high note!!”
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Sue Sanctuary, Create Centre Co-ordinator, Bristol
“Good music, tight harmonies, nice suits and the mandolin got hotter and hotter! Foot stompin get up and dance music. Look out for all these talented musicians - into all kinds of music and they seem to get everywhere!
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Audience member , Kingshill Art centre, Dursley
"Appalachia really brought the House alive and the audience loved them. We were hoping for a quality, feel-good night of music and that's exactly what we got. A very friendly band too, it was a pleasure to work with them."
Jo Lewis director, Kingshill House
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Jo Lewis, Kingshill art centre
“Appalachia played superbly, wonderful harmonies and energy, bluegrass with a twist, many people saying how much they enjoyed the band.
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Prom Bar, Bristol.
“Appalachia went down a storm here at Brewery Arts centre, in Cirencester on Friday night.
They have won many new fans. There performance did us proud and what a nice bunch of people. We look forward to having them back in September to headline in our 'American Roots' show.
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John Drummond, Brewery Arts Director.
“Appalachia packed the Club stage at Priddy 2010 (biggest crowd of the weekend!) and played a cracker of a set - stomping good-time Americana with stirring 4-part harmonies and fine musicianship. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a rhythm in your feet - do NOT miss these guys!
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Sandy Ball, Priddy Festival club stage director.
“Appalachia :- Highly enjoyable, highly entertaining, excellent music...
Everyone I spoke to commented on the great songs, great music & great time they had enjoying the music of Appalachia....a fantastic band & a great bunch of guys.
We have been asked by the audience for a return visit soon. When are you available guys ? hope to see you again soon.
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Trevor James, promoter for Farrington Hootenanny.
Start rabbit hole mode on I Was Totally Destroying It's profile page and we'll play one of their songs.
When that song finishes we might play a song by Hammer No More The Fingers, an artist I Was Totally Destroying It has recommended.
When that song finished we might play a song by Organos, an artist Hammer No More The Fingers is about to play a show with.
Stay in Rabbit Hole mode and see how far down it goes. We'll keep playing music based off the previous song.
