“ABOUT THE CHAPMANS - "The expressive, crystal clear harmonies, the accomplished, thoughtful soloing, and most importantly, and effortless sense of groove make The Chapmans required listening for anyone exploring the wonderful and complex world of bluegrass." ”
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Punch Brothers/Nickel Creek, Chris Thile
“ABOUT KACEY MUSGRAVES - " Kacey Musgraves named 2008 Female Vocalist of the Year"
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Academy of Texas Music
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "...if you're talking about power, authority and raising the bar the way the Revival did in the 20th century, that's precisely what Cadillac Sky is doing in the 21st.””
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Dave Higgs, Nashville Public Radio
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "Blind Man Walking was ranked in the top 40 (spins) by Americana Music Association"”
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Americana Music Association
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "When I heard Cadillac Sky for the first time, I heard some of the freshest new music I had heard in a long time. Their vocals just killed me, and they have a new sound. They're great!"
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Ricky Skaggs
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "This quintet offers a mountain of musical riches: close harmony singing, propulsive melodies with innovative tempo changes, hot banjo picking from Matt Menefee and intriguing original material from the pen of the group's lead singer and mandolin player, Bryan Simpson.””
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Chicago Sun-Times
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "For one thing, they can play like they studied under both Flatt and Scruggs."
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Eric Shea, Rhapsody
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "C-Sky forges a powerful sound with rich lead singing, engaging composing, whip-crack instrumental precision, soulful harmonies, and an attention to arranging that dazzles without distracting."”
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Bluegrass Unlimited
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "Watch "Born Lonesome" on CMT!!"
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CMT
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "...precise and reckless, controlled but spontaneous, happy yet lonesome, in other words, the perfect ingredients for a young, unique group." ”
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Joe Ross, Joe Ross Reviews
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY - "the Pink Floyd of country music.....rejuvenators of the genre....."”
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Evert Wilbrink, Folkwax (cont.)
“C-SKY "...Sam Bush gave bluegrass a great shot in the arm, a kick in the butt, pioneering progressive rock-flavored band New Grass Revival – but these guys from Texas will stir up way more musical mayhem and eventually will bypass the roots reports and shoot to the top of the Billboard charts..."”
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Evert Wilbrink, Folkwax (cont.)
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY "....the energy that Cadillac Sky jettisons into the public, enough rock 'n roll to force their audiences to start dancing in the aisles..."”
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Evert Wilbrink, Folkwax (cont.)
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY "...going straight to the top on a fast ride...."”
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Evert Wilbrink, Folkwax (cont.)
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY "...The 20 minute banjo-bass duet that I saw, with Panda Moritz and Matt Menefee sweating away on anything from Beethoven to Led Zeppelin, completely blew me away, they were jogging around on the top of their strings, sniffing out new territory with rampant curiosity."”
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Evert Wilbrink, Folkwax
“ABOUT THE CHAPMANS - "“From the first note to the last you’ll hear more than just a good CD.... It’s the project that will take The Chapmans to the next level. This is not just a must buy, it will be a favorite of yours and mine.”"
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Full Circle/Shenandoah, Marty Raybon
“ABOUT THE CHAPMANS - "I would say that they have wonderfully succeeded and have achieved their place in the national bluegrass spotlight. “Simple Man” is the album that will dispel any lingering doubts about their national prominence."”
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Joe Ross, Joe Ross Reviews
“ABOUT THE CHAPMANS - "“The Chapmans are one of the greatest bands in the Bluegrass Industry. With superb vocals and a strong sense of timing and melody, they know the meaning of true bluegrass. These guys are my favorite band around.” "”
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The Lonesome River Band, Sammy Shelor
“ABOUT THE CHAPMANS - "...an absolutely superb album, loaded with quality tunes, all marvelously performed with John Chapman’s gutsy vocal style, supported by the tasty harmonies and great instrumentation from the family and their lineup of special guests."”
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Country Music News
“ABOUT THE CHAPMANS - "“I feel like I’ve just discovered a new flavor of ice cream! An original creation all their own. Great listening!” "”
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Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
“ABOUT KACEY MUSGRAVES - "Armed with a classically beautiful country voice (all twangy and clever) Kacey Musgraves pushes pop aside and will leave you asking Taylor who? as her Loretta Lynn influence shines through like a ray of hope on the country genre." ”
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Kiersten Rae, MusicRamblings
“ABOUT KACEY MUSGRAVES - "There's a whole lot more Texas dancehall styled around the older country than I had expected, and it's rather refreshing to hear a young artist writing this way and pulling it off the way Musgraves has..." ”
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Gone Country Magazine Album Review
“ABOUT KACEY MUSGRAVES - "Kacey Musgraves' self titled CD is good! I especially like her version of "Heart of Gold," and " You're Still On My Mind" reminds me of early Lee Ann Womack! Awesome stuff!" ”
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Kaite Key, Key Notes
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY "Their live shows are a marvel of emotion and razor-sharp focus..."”
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Cybergrass
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY-"It just overwhelms you. As soon as I started playing this project, the request line went into overdrive."”
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Sacramento, CA, DJ Al Shusterman
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY-"..the beautiful singing, awesome instrumental work, or the superb original compositions, it all fit together like a favorite sweater."”
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Sacramento, CA, DJ Al Shusterman
“ABOUT CADILLAC SKY "A prudent fan would take advantage of these two intimate shows with one of our liveliest bands before they head out of town. Of course, if being an idiot is your thing, you could put it off."”
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Erin Rice, Pegasus News
