“With their new song, “Tell the Youth the Truth”, they are cautious with their words, and fierce with their instrumentation. The influence of Afro Beat music allows them the freedom to draw out the dilemmas of today’s youth with a groove that is hard to ignore.”

"The combination of the violin with the world drums and the Motown-esc vocals creates an east-west fusion that not many other groups have been able to deliver effectively"

“Both Fong and Lawson emphasize their shared perspectives that music is a universal language the world can understand.”

“'Outside My Window,' a new single release now available on iTunes highlights the improvisational elements of the violin (Megan Fong) in tandem with the soulful voice and guitar of (J Lawson) the two founding members.”

“Desperado Orchestra J. Lawson and Megan Fong are putting their passion into practice.”

“In 2010 J. Lawson and Megan Fong joined forces to bring a unique blend of new sounds.”