"[Somebody's Darling is] the embodiment of rock and roll, raised on gospel music and grain whiskey. 100% Authentic" MORE>>> Michael Smith
" Somebody's Darling's self-titled debut will feature many of the (great) songs that appeared on last year's teaser EP, plus some delicious new concoctions.
...not only can Farris shout it out like an alt-country Aretha Franklin, but guitarist David Ponder isn't exactly a slouch in the songwriting department, either. Together, the two, along with a tight rhythm section, merge old-school honky-tonk with pop and soul. It's a mixture that always seems to translate well whenever Somebody's Darling hits the stage." 09/12/09 Darryl Smyers
"...like if Janis Joplin hopped on the microphone during an Old 97's and Slobberbone show... Somebody's Darling has been together for only a little over a year, and yet, in that time, the quartet has built up a sizeable fan base, released a well-received EP and won a contest (Shiner Records' Rising Star Competition) that sent the band to Nashville to record its full-length debut." 1/29/09 Darryl Smyers
"Mixing the chugging rhythm section of Old 97's with a bluesy, almost Patsy Cline vibe, the music of Somebody's Darling is slick when it wants to be and hard-charging when it counts. While some bands might shy away from a conventional power ballad like "Easy," Farris and crew invest the song with just the right amount of hayseed swagger, creating a tension that's both dynamic and attentive. And when muscle is called for (thanks to guitarist David Ponder), songs like "Farewell" and "Hearts Too Young" deliver in spades.
Throughout all five cuts on this impressive EP, Somebody's Darling performs with a confidence and playfulness that speaks well for any full-length effort that should be in the band's future. Music this tuneful and self-assured warrants a speedy encore." 9/25/08Darryl Smyers
"Farris sounds like Janis Joplin, Loretta Lynn and k.d. lang all singing out of the same throat—full of verve and volume and country-rock splendor. The rest of the band, meantime, provided a perfect bed of tight Skynyrd-esque tunes, speckled with Ponder's classic fills and chugging chords and anchored by Nate Wedon's (drums) and Adam Carter's (bass) rhythm section, as primal as a Rebel Yell. This is the music that was pouring out of a Camaro's windows just before Reagan took office. This is the music that made the cover of Rolling Stone when it was still relevant. This is music with a history, perfectly rendered." 10/25/07 Jonanna Widner
"Somebody's Darling plays pop-rock with a down-home country leaning(...) lead singer Amber Farris can wail with the best of them, which is why her fans practically beg for some Janis Joplin covers at each performance." 8/29/08 Pete Freedman
"Dallas band Somebody’s Darling got something a lot better than free beer when
it won Shiner Records’ Rising Star competition last October. Weeks after beating out 23 other bands in the contest, the country-rock foursome found itself in a Nashville recording studio, making an album on Shiner’s dime with producer Dan Baird (of Georgia Satellites).
Guitarist David Ponder says those sessions resulted in a self-titled album
that captures the band’s live sound much better than last year’s debut
EP.
“On every song on the record — drums, bass, acoustic guitar, one electric track and most of the vocals are all live,” Ponder told us in an e-mail interview. “We can definitely hear the difference.” QUICK Print Edition Hunter Hauk
"Here's another Dallas band that's well versed in Americana. Singer-guitarist Amber Farris shines on the group's new self-titled EP. Hear for yourself at myspace.com/somebodysdarlin, and hit the Cavern on Sunday for the band's EP-release show." 9/11/08 Hunter Hauk
"This release is a very impressive debut for this barely one-year-old band. Amber’s towering vocal spreads through the opening track and doesn’t quit until the last note on “Here We Go.”(...)Amber Farris just might turn out to be the female version of Rhett Miller and the band might be the next Old 97’s. Somebody’s Darling is breath of fresh air in this day and age of wannabe alt-country bands that seem to form every four hours in Texas." 7/27/08 Nicholas Altobelli
** monday november 2nd, i am doing something new. for the entire month of november i will be hosting BANDERA'S SONG CIRCUS at BANDERA on lower greenville music from 10:00pm-1:30am. in addition to me doing a set, we will have featured songwriter/performers AND many other special guests.
I can't wait any longer... I must purchase the new CD... tell me where we should meet to pick up the goods... I perfer the dark of night behind a Burger King...
Thank you for the critiques last night. We're looking forward to coming out to a show in the near future. Maybe, just maybe, we could open for you guys sometime. :-)
Thank you for adding Song Hookers. This year we still have our nominations open for our second annual "Best of The Web Talent" search. You may want to check it out at songhookers.com and consider a nomination or a submission. Deadline for submissions are Nov. 15th, 2009.
I heard the debut, premiero, first ever played of the new single (at least I think it was the premiere??)...on the radio today. Happy day. Congrats. Sounded saaa-weeet... Good to see ya'll this weekend. Catch up with you soon...
Love love love you guys! I was so glad to see you play twice this weekend! Maybe someday you guys will play somewhere like Shooters in Gainesville close to my friends and family and they can see you play! Till next time and cannot wait til the release in September!
What's up? I see ya'll are still going strong!! I haven't been out to see ya'll in awhile...life kinda gets in the way sometimes. =) I'm looking forward to the LP and I'll get out to see ya'll real soon!! Take care!!
"[Somebody's Darling is] the embodiment of rock and roll, raised on gospel music and grain whiskey. 100% Authentic" 
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