“Local ensemble the Gravy Boys’ new album “Crackerjack Whistle” is a fine set of twangy country-rock, with at least one moment of genius: a cover of the Zombies’ 1969 Brit-pop classic “Time of the Season,” rendered in the acoustic tones of a back porch hootenanny.”

“The Gravy Boys put on the type of show that travels from laidback to fierce, a dynamic set to keep any crowd on its toes. There were those in attendance completely familiar with every word and every note that flowed through the shoulder to shoulder Pour House army awaiting orders, but there were also many new fans that became converted believers in the power of Gravy.”

“Crackerjack Whistle, the finely arranged follow-up to the band’s second release, Dust Bowl Lover, continues in the vein of the band’s solid songwriting and storytelling. Yet, here The Gravy Boys have upped the ante with songs even richer in musical texture and spirited playing...”

“Steve Storms and Steve Celestini of the Gravy Boys talk about how to make the apocalypse fun and keeping a band together with brutal honesty.”

“The quintet's sound comes from pouring vintage influences, a double-acoustic guitar attack, suspenders, a couple Son Volt records, mandolin and stand-up bass into the pot just to let it all bubble up.”

“A little folk, a little bluegrass, a little honky-tonk, the Gravy Boys connect with a timeless sound, but then they offer up lines like, "Don't fall for coffee shop hipsters, baby, they're too damn self-absorbed........Emerging from tight vocal harmonies, Steve Celestini's drawling voice resonates over guitar, mandolin and upright bass. The instruments sound like old friends talking."”

“The band has a wonderful and unique sincerity to their music that easily worked it's way into every inch of this fine recording.”