CityBeat Magazine Mike Breen
"Superstar Revolution, a highly tuneful, well-crafted collection of shit-kickers and the occasional soul-stirring ballad, including "Surrender" and "America," two of the finest songs the band has ever produced. The band's ace musicianship has never come through as strongly as it does on Superstar, which also comes closest to capturing the band's infectious live energy on tape...clearly the band's most fully realized album to date."
The Cincinnati Post Rick Bird
"...a great collection of power pop/rock originals where having a good time is what this sound is all about.
There is... garage band sound or a touch of twang that can hearken to alt-country... a tune here and there will remind one of the The Band's rich gritty rock.
The Stapletons... simply make good-time rock meant to be played loud with heads bouncing."
Things You Should Know About Music Guide Esquire Magazine "The Stapletons have been cleaning up local music awards (they recently performed The Last Waltz in it's entirety), have packed venues across the country and have already released three records to be proud of."
Cin Weekly Magazine Kari Wethington ..."it's practically impossible to not smile while you watch the crew rock out - whether it's the energetic pop rock songs or the brothers' wild hair and charming threads." The Cincinnati Post Rick Bird "The Stapletons are out with their second album which flashes great bluesy garage band pop. A good old fashioned rock album, meant to be played as loud as the neighbors will stand."
The Cincinnati Enquirer Larry Nager, Cincinnati Enquirer "Imagine the Black Crowes re-cast as country rockers. Newky Stapleton's lead guitars provide the instrumental edge, moving from razor sharp blues licks into twangy country rave-up and back again. Low Dealers is a rocking good time."
Indieville.com Matt Shimmer ...."they can get you humming along to songs as soon as they come on your stereo."
CdConsumer.com Sam Seiler "Gaining a reputation in the Midwest for their committed and raucous live shows, the Stapletons might just have the stuff to impact American pop music in a manner similar to the way we always expected Wilco would.."
The Stapletons are a 4 piece Rock and Roll Band from Cincinnati, OH. As of 2008, they have played 500 live shows, at over 150 venues, in 25 states.
Some of the acts that have shared the stage with the Stapletons: Blondie
Peter Frampton G. Love & Special Sauce
Scott Miller & The Commonwealth
Eric Heatherly Big Joe Duskin
Ass Ponys
Mary Prankster
Buckcherry
Graham Colton
Mic Harrison
The Stapletons Awards and Featured Performances:
2004-WSGE Radio Performance, Charlotte, NC
2004-Performed at Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade
2004-Invited Performer: Jammin On Main Festival, Cincinnati OH
2004-Invited Performer: Taste Of Cincinnati
2004-Invited Performer: Midpoint Music Festival, Cincinnati, OH
2004-Invited Performer: Clifton Festival, Cincinnati OH
2003-CAMMY Award nomination: Best Rock Band
2003-Cincinnati Entertainment Award Winner: Best Rock Band
2003-WNKU Radio Performance, Northern Kentucky University
2003-Performer: CAMMY Awards Showcase
2003-Invited Performer: Taste Of Cincinnati
2003-Invited Performer: MOMS Music Festival, Louisville KY
2003-Invited Performer: Midpoint Music Festival, Cincinnati, OH
2003-Performer: Tall Stacks, Cincinnati, OH
2002-CAMMY Award, Best Rock Instrumentalist Newky Stapleton
2002-Performer at CAMMY Awards show
2002-Invited Performer: Uprooted Music Festival, Newport, KY
2002-Invited Performer: Taste of Cincinnati
2002-Invited Performer: Midpoint Music Festival, Cincinnati, OH
2002-Invited Performer: Popopolis Music Festival, Cincinnati, OH
2002-Performed on WLW Radio, Gary Burbank Show
2002-Performer: Hidden Treasures: A Tribute To King Records Release show
2002-Performed on WAIF Radio, Chris & Rob Show, Cincinnati, OH
2002-In-Store performance: Shake It Records, Cincinnati, OH
2002-TV Performance: WKRC TV Good Morning Cincinnati
2001-Cincinnati Entertainment Award Nominee: Best Rock Band
2001-CAMMY Award Winner: Best New Artist
2001-Invited Performer: Taste of Cincinnati
2001-Invited Performer: Ludlow Festival, Taste of Cincinnati
2001-Performed on WLW Radio, Gary Burbank Show
2001-Invited Performer: Popopolis Music Festival
2001-TV Performance: WKRC TV Good Morning Cincinnati
2001-TV Performance, City Nights, Northern KY
2001-Invited Performer: Jammin On Main, Cincinnati OH
2000-Cincinnati Entertainment Award Winner: Best New Artist
2000-Cincinnati Entertainment Award Nominee: Best Rock Band
2000-Radio Performance: WAIF Kindred Sanctions
2000-Invited Performer, Popopolis Music Festival, Cincinnati OH
Discography
2006: Full length release Superstar Revolution
2002:Full length release Low Dealers and Hangers On, 3rd Silo Records
2002:Featured on Hidden Treasures (Cincinnati's Tribute to King Records' Legacy)
2001:Full length debut, Spirit Of '76, MALB Records
