“I too, am excited to have Devils in Disguise begin our evening of music. They will be playing some originals as well as their Gram Parsons cover tunes. They have now expanded the band to be members David Hahne, Matt Fenech, Jackson Wools, James Boyce, Gary Bishop, and LJ Errante. If you haven't had opportunity to see the new "Devils", this is your opportunity to catch them up close an personal at the Little Yellow Music House”
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Cathy Stayman, Little Yellow Music House Concert Series
“Devils in Disguise — Gram Parsons spoke, Devils in Disguise listened — the honky-tonkin’ Columbia quartet plays an enticing brand of proto-country-rock akin to the cosmic American music penned by the Grievous Angel. For my money, it doesn’t get much better on the Devils’ long-player Honky Tonk Liftoff than “Dagger,” a sweltering revenge tale that’s perfect for a shadowy, simmering Carolina night. But with more uptempo and jam-friendly tunes such as “Honky Tonk Hippie” and “Front Porch Light” dotting the record, we’re sure you can cut a rug or two out on Utopia’s open porch. — P. Wall
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P. Wall, The Free Times
“Devils in Disguise used to be known as a pretty cool little cover band... They've now branched out and are writing some excellent original songs. Like most good bands, they are at their best when they play live."
- Mark Lyvers, aka Uncle Gram, host of WUSCs Red Bank Bar and Grill show
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Uncle Gram/DJ, WUSC 90.5FM
"Columbia, S.C.-based four-piece Devils in Disguise started life in the late '90s as a covers band (offering their take on songs by Zevon, Earle and Reed--Lou, not Jimmy) with the name Gunrack. Coiniciding with the change in moniker, the band started incorporating original country-jam material, positioning them as a cross between spiritual godfather Gram Parsons and Widespread Panic."
- From "Get Out: Music worth leaving the house to hear this week," from the Independent Weekly, February 23, 2005
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Independent Weekly
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7 tonight: Devils in Disguise at The White Mule. Devils in Disguise pieces the purest elements of Americana and country with rock 'n' roll into its music. In other words, they write the music so you - and, of course, the band - can have a good time. Music is best when it's simple. With Papa String Band, which recently released its self-titled debut, and The Plowboys. The White Mule is at 1530 D Main St. $5; (803) 661-8199
Read more: http://www.thestate.com/2009/12/11/1065101/otis-taylors-picks-of-the-week.html#ixzz1d8xGLT2A”
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Otis Taylor, The State Newspaper
“Devils In Disguise — David Hane, Michael Edge and the rest of local psychedelic country outfit Devils In Disguise have made a name for themselves by following the same country music muse that inspired Gram Parsons back in his Byrds days on Sweethearts of the Rodeo, mixing classic barroom dance tunes with the freewheeling feelings of ‘60s rock. The band’s output so far has leaned toward The Flying Burrito Brothers-era Parsons, where the phrase “cosmic American music” comes from, as well as Grateful Dead-connected bands such as New Riders of the Purple Sage.
K. Oliver
Utopia: 8 p.m., free;.
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K. Oliver, The Free Times
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8 tonight: Devils in Disguise at Utopia. Devils in Disguise, which has the best logo in town - a black-and-white bearded man with a red tie and red devil horns protruding from his fedora - balances country and rock better than the rockin' country stars do. Utopia is at 406 Howard St. Free; (803) 733-2222
Read more: http://www.thestate.com/2009/11/13/1025041/otis-taylors-picks-of-the-week.html#ixzz1d8yaXloB”
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Otis Taylor, The State Newspaper
“Saturday 6
Devils in Disguise — While both their name and their history as a Gram Parsons cover band suggest a level of sonic indebtedness to the founder of Cosmic American Music, these local stalwarts are definitely not slouching either. Their original material has the fire of alt-country acts like The Backsliders or Alejandro Escovedo, while the group’s adept songwriting talents and powerful close-harmony vocals one-up so many similar bands exploring the same terrain. So while the city is rife with varying takes on the roots-rock formula, it’s worth noting that these guys are sonically more the standard-bearers than anybody else. K. Petersen
Utopia: 8 p.m., free; 782-8522.
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K. Petersen, The Free Times
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Issue #23.52 :: 12/29/2010 - 01/04/2011
The Restoration, Bryan Wade, Ralph Stanley & the Clinch
Mountain Boys
Plus: All Get Out, Devils in Disguise, The Daylight Hours
BY FREE TIMES
Wednesday 29
Devils in Disguise — While every town generally has a gaggle of Gram Parsons devotees running around, few can boast a local band with the level of talent and verve as proto-country rockers Devils in Disguise. Mainstays David Hane and Michael Edge write sharp Southern vignettes with the kind of authenticity that equals the best of what contemporary alternative country has to offer, and the group’s cover band roots and honky-tonk chops mean the party never ends. While the group never steers far from Parsons-style cosmic Americana, expect to hear everything from Merle Haggard to Warren Zevon in between the group’s firebrand originals. K. Petersen
Utopia: 8 p.m., free; 713-2222.
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K. Petersen, The Free Times
“Devils in Disguise — With the late, great alt-country-friendly magazines (i.e. No Depression, Harp) that would have eaten up the Gram Parsons-inspired country-rock jamming on their debut disc Honky-Tonk Liftoff becoming so much roadkill on the information superhighway, the chances of Columbia’s Devils in Disguise being recognized as the next International Submarine Band are slim. That doesn’t make their Carolina country any less appropriate for a night of beer-drinking and hell-raising, though I suspect it’ll be mighty difficult to execute a proper two-step around the patio at Café Strudel. K. Oliver
Café Strudel: 8 p.m., free; 794-6634, cafestrudel.com.
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Kevin Oliver, The Free Times
“Devils in Disguise, Honky Tonk Liftoff
Devils is Disguise are the rarest of modern Parsons-influenced country-rock bands; they can honk the honk and tonk the tonk. The grievous angel himself would be a fan.
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Pat Wall, The Free Times
“Speaking of bands riding high off of album releases, Devils in Disguise’s Honky Tonk Liftoff showcases the band’s love of Gram Parsons’ cosmic country, and the quartet brings its sweltering country-jam tunes to the outdoor stage at 9:15 p.m”
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Pat Wall, The Free Times
“Devils in Disguise — There’s a reason country-fried Columbians Devils in Disguise have played the annual Gram Parsons tribute show in his hometown of Waycross, Ga., more than once: Honky Tonk Liftoff, the new record from these local Parsons disciples, delivers on their claim to be modern-day purveyors of the late Byrds’ and Burrito Brothers’ “Cosmic American Music,” with a blend of honky-tonk and jam-friendly country rock on songs such as “Honky Tonk Hippie,” “Front Porch Light” and “Ghost of Carolina.” K. Oliver
Art Bar: 9 p.m., $3; ,
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Kevin Oliver, The Free Times
“Saturday 6
Devils in Disguise — While both their name and their history as a Gram Parsons cover band suggest a level of sonic indebtedness to the founder of Cosmic American Music, these local stalwarts are definitely not slouching either. Their original material has the fire of alt-country acts like The Backsliders or Alejandro Escovedo, while the group’s adept songwriting talents and powerful close-harmony vocals one-up so many similar bands exploring the same terrain. So while the city is rife with varying takes on the roots-rock formula, it’s worth noting that these guys are sonically more the standard-bearers than anybody else. K. Petersen
Utopia: 8 p.m., free;”
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Kevin Oliver, Free Times
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Awesome and outstanding music, singing and sound here! I liked you at facebook. Let's sub at youTube too! Best regards Karlheinz
Cool tunes!!!!!
~ Excellent Music ~ Best Regards ~ Sean
Great music guys
Got 'Harvest Moons' playing, awesome !! :)
Great sound, It always makes me smile to hear some great original stuff. Peace