Band Of Heathens (intimate acoustic show), Russell Joslin, Benjamin Folke Thomas
This debut may establish the band as the next big thing from Austin.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine, The Hit List
“Most bands are lucky to have one good songwriter in the group and super lucky to have two. This band has three poets who can deliver at the top of anyone’s lyrical game. They all three are songwriting treasures… one of the best Americana records ever made.”- Keith Howerton, Texas Music Times
“This is real spit and sawdust Southern rock with tremendously gritty vocals and scything guitars.”- David Knowles, Maverick Magazine
“The Band of Heathens make the transition from live recordings to the studio pleasingly well on this 2008 release.”- Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
“If you’re an Americana radio station and you don’t play this record, then you’re not an Americana radio station. The Band of Heathens are, by far, my favorite discovery in the last 2 years.”- Mattson Rainer, KNBT
“The Austin five-piece performs its original bar-band country and Americana music exceptionally well.”- Pete Freedman, Dallas Observer
“Austin is the hub of all things Americana, folk and alt-country. And The Band of Heathens have risen to the top of that heap.”- Craig Bonnell, Songs: Illinois
“The Band of Heathens’ self-titled album serves as a real treat to country rock and roots rock connoisseurs with its blend of rich vocals, ballad and upbeat sides, and rootsy rhythms propelled by good musicians.”- Jeff Boyce, Jupiter Index
“There is a comfort and ease in the material and lyrics; a perfect marriage of roots and jam allows the casual tone of the songs work anywhere from a back porch party to a packed club. Even in their studio effort it is clear The Band of Heathens loves playing this music they create together. The release will solidify their reputation in the American music scene.”– Vintage Guitar Magazine
“Leave it to The Band of Heathens to release TWO live albums before their studio debut. Because these guys obviously have their own ideas about how to do things – and that comes through loud and clear on their new record. It was WELL worth the wait. This ain’t genericamericana. This is greasy and right.”Jody Denberg, KGSR Content Manager
“Remember that you read it here first, The Band of Heathens are headed for stardom!”- Joe Montague, Riveting Riffs
“Over the past 16 years I’ve received my fair share of “recorded live” albums but the Band Of Heathens ”Live From Momo’s” truly has no equal. A Top Rank , 5-Star effort by all and in my humble opinion: One of the best albums to ever come out of Austin.”-Eddie Russell, 3rd Coast Music
“Previously, I have been fortunate to catch live performances by such greats as Albert King, B.B. King, James Taylor, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Sam Hopkins jazz great Charles Mingus and The Who. These guys are that good. The Band of Heathens are not unlike The Band back in the early days, the days of “Music From Big Pink.”- Paul Heidelburg, editor, New Braunfels Times Guardian
Russell Joslin and Benjamin Folke Thomas will be supporting.
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