Steve Earle, Chuck Berry, The Ramones, Otis Redding, Gram Parsons, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, The Stan Thompson Band, Richard Thompson, Ray Lamontagne, Ryan Adams, Haunches, Jackie Wilson, Rolling Stones, Hank Williams, Hank III, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lyle Lovett, Bright Eyes, Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, Robert Earl Keen, Robert Johnson, pretty much any act that starts with Robert, Elliott Smith, Buck Owens, Bob Dylan, Gambling Women.
Sounds Like
Early Rock n' Roll, Traditional Country, Folk, Roots, "An Alternative to the Alternative Alternative."
"Outstanding Americana Act of the Year" 2007 and 2008 Boston Music Awards
Winners of the 30th Annual WBCN Rock 'n' Roll Rumble - 2008
"Best Roots Act" 2007 FNX/Phoenix Best Music Poll
"Best Local Band" 2007 Boston Phoenix Reader's Poll!
"One of the Ten Bands You Have to Hear" 2007 - The Improper Bostonian
Accolades for Girls Guns & Glory's 2007 Release "Pretty Little Wrecking Ball"
"No. 1 Local Album of the Year 2007" - The Patriot Ledger
"No. 8 National Album of the Year 2007" - The Patriot Ledger
"Top 15 Local Albums of the Year 2007" - The Boston Globe
"Top 10 Albums of the Year" 2007 - The Noise
Accolades for Girls Guns & Glory's 2008 Release "Inverted Valentine"
"Top 10 Local Albums of the Year 2008" - The Boston Globe
"Album of the Year" 2008 Boston Music Award Nominee
No. 44 - AMA Top 100 Albums of 2008
Some Press and Quotes:
"Girls Guns and Glory delivered a graceful, sturdy set of Buddy Holly-meets-Buck Owens twang 'n' roll that translated to the night's most sublime performance. Singer-guitarist Ward Hayden has the pillowy voice of a '50s pin-up star -- the constant comparisons to crooners like Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett are well-deserved -- and his band's amber-soaked melodies, tight musicianship, and casual elegance were a tonic to an evening." -The Boston Globe
"(Girls Guns & Glory) had a smooth, authentic Honky Tonk/early Rock & Roll vibe that was incredibly endearing. The group won over the packed house at Mr. Pitiful's "in less than half a verse, no lie,"" -City Beat (Cincinnatti, OH)
"Girls, Guns and Glory just might re-ignite the whole country-rock scene in New England...GG&G has some serious country music chops, but they also kick it up with rock 'n' roll abandon.” -The Patriot Ledger
"A twangy country-folk band might not best represent the majority of music that's coming out of Boston, but Girls Guns & Glory is a DAMNED GOOD AMBASSADOR FOR THE HUB'S LOCAL TALENT. An eclectic blend of musical styles that's reminiscent of Johnny Cash one minute, CCR the next, the all-male quintet mixes catchy melodies with cowboy vocals and creative percussion, hurling grit (sometimes grits) and heart into every tune."
-The Boston Phoenix
"Imagine Lyle Lovett and Chris Isaak paying tribute to classic American rock n' roll from Elvis, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison.” -The Boston Herald
"Bourbon's doesn't feature chicken wire around the stage or peanut hulls on the floor, but the new venue felt like a Southern roadhouse on Friday night when Girls Guns and Glory rocked the joint, roots style.” -The Wire (Portsmouth, NH)
"I’m up for reviewing just about any form of music with the exception of country. Growing up in the rural South, I’ve been exposed to the genre many, many times over the years. I never developed an appreciation of the music. GIRLS GUNS & GLORY IS AN EXCEPTION TO THE RULE. -Pop Syndicate
“Girls Guns and Glory isn't your typical rock n' roll band. They burst into their first set, treating a capacity crowd to lick to tunes that would even make Charlie Daniels and Tom Petty tip their hats.” -The Noise
"Girls Guns and Glory were the buzz band of the AMA conference. I expect them to break out in a major way in 2009" -Robert Weingartz, CEO AirPlay Direct
NEW YEARS EVE in Boston!!! Photos by JustBill.net
Girls Guns & Glory at the WBCN 30th Annual Rock 'n' Roll Rumble!!
"Inverted Valentine" reached No. 8 on the national AMA Chart and No. 2 on the Roots Music Report!!
"Melodic Hooks Abound...
A Clear & Concise Message..
Well Crafted, Thought Provoking Lyrics." -WHAY 98.3fm (Kentucky)
"I can count on one hand the number of cds that have impressed me this year. THIS is one of them.
As I said, you have IT: that elusive quality that can't be faked, bought, or made; it either is or it isn't. You guys don't have to worry about that....because it's there!" -Torchy Blaine (WDVR Americana Music Director)
"Take a front man who sings like Roy Orbison and instrumentalists who know how to rock, and you have an absolutely unique mix! One of our favorite new albums" WQBR 92.7fm (Pennsylvania)
Hey guys, I was taking a look at your line-up. Completely awesome that you will be on the World Cafe! I love that show, we'll be sure to tune-in to some GGG.
McGreevy's, WBCN Boston Emissions and Narragansett beer- bringing you the best of Boston rock every Tuesday night. Supporting local bands and giving you the chance to have your music picked up on the WBCN Boston Emissions show by submitting your demos on select Tuesdays. SO COME ON DOWN- HAVE SOME GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS, WATCH THE RED SOX WHILE LISTENING TO SOME GREAT LOCAL MUSIC!
Hi! We are just fighting with twitter...jesus this website has some server problems whole the time;) Do you have twitter? What do you think about the idea behind it? Hope your day rocked your socks off, Keep on good work and think about us - it's spring and everybody needs love;)
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Thank you so much for bringing your beautiful music to Manchester. I have not heard sounds so rich that brought such a magical combination of old soul and new style. You left me breathless!
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