What People Have Said About The Mounthoolies
"The Mounthoolies offer their own respectful stew of Americana styles, including folk, cajun and Byrds country. As they admit when Hank Wangford corrects their attributed authorship of 'You're Still On My Mind', 'we're jut enthusiasts', but they're not dyed in the wool traditionalists. Highlights of their set are a wicked bluegrass 'White Man in Hammersmith Palais' and a plaintive country version of Talking Heads' 'Heaven' which captures everything good about the song." ~ Ged M www.soundsxp.com (March 2005)
"A sort of converse to the Marseille Figs - bluegrass covers of Talking Heads, The Ramones and other classics - nothing short of stunning." ~ Marianne Hyatt (Jan 2005)
"Country 'n' Bluegrass for fun . . . a knockabout outfit who grin and pull daft faces . . . They stretch the work of many and probably turn them elastic in concert; among the names Johnny Cash, Bob Wills, Lyle Lovett. A good night out no doubt." ~ fRoots Magazine (May 2004)
"I really enjoyed it (Down from Mounthooly). Good fun!" ~ Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 (Feb 2004)
"Thank you for giving us a superb performance at the Skiffle madness bash on Sunday. We were all delighted to have you play for us. You really did give us a great show, many thanks to you all. You are a rockin' band" ~ Frank Clewitt, Skiffle Madness (Feb 2004)
"Very good songs, I like and your CD is in my 'Rockin Chair' programme" ~ Dominique Lemarechal, Radio RCF Rivages, Brittany, France (Feb 2004)
"I put it (Down from Mounthooly) on when I'm feeling grumpy, and it cheers me up." ~ Emily Smith, Head of Marketing, London Philharmonic Orchestra (Jan 2004)
"Named after a Scottish roundabout, The Mounthoolies are a string band with a unique take on classic Americana, western swing, bluegrass and alternative-country. They have a host of harmonies in their repertoire with just a hint of The Clash" ~ Mel Wallington, News Shopper (Feb 2004)
"A Good Time, Ho Down, Show Down, Get Down, American country band. Guaranteed to make you wanna grab a partner, slap your thigh and scream "Yeeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaa!" at the top of your lungs." ~ Amnesty Press Release (Oct 2003)
"I went to see the Mounthoolies on Saturday night and had a great time. Thanks again for a most enjoyable evening." ~ Chris Fenner, Sutton Acoustic Music Club (Jan 2003)
"The band's enormous and eclectic repertoire combined with their infectious enthusiasm and powerful vocal harmonies have ensured that they get a warm welcome almost everywhere they go, the only exceptions being small pockets of the Essex backwoods where they are regarded as dangerously hirsute communists with trumpets!" ~ Kingston Amnesty International (Oct 2003)
"Reading this band's biography which extends to a number of pages, you realise this is a story of musicians selling out. Three Aberdonians and some "souf" London louts teamed up and named their band after the largest urban roundabout in Europe! Sounds promising? Well the material covers such controversial subjects as death, religion, poverty and lareg scale industrial accidents. Protest song reaches Didmarton and I'm assured it's all done in th best possible taste, the American way. If you haven't heard of these guys, I have it on good authority they have been a big hit in Greenwich, not "village" the one by the River Thames..." ~ Didmarton Bluegrass Festival Review (Sep 2001)
"We gave up and went next door!" ~ New Essex Bluegrass News (Jan 2003)
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