Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Blue Highway, Wayne Hancock, Tony Rice and Jerry Douglas.
‘Hannah’s voice swings fluidly from coy sweetness (On My Way Home) to sexy raunch (Leave This Heart Alone), at times (as on the lovely hot club sounding cover of Bob Wills’s Right Or Wrong) evocative of a young Patsy Cline while the sister’s harmonies lick a tingle down the spine… Sophia is one hot flat picker, fingers positively burning up the frets.’ – Net Rhythm Review, Sept, 2006
‘Because the band has different experiences to a band that grows up in Kentucky the songs will have their own touches that bring the album to this side of the pond. The songs are strong with a good and at times poetic lyric. Good bluegrass hits the spot and this hits the spot like a back kick from a surprised mustang.’ Fatea, 2006.
‘The Toy Hearts… not only play good bluegrass, but also take it beyond the realm of traditional bluegrass mimicry… Found in these original songs are riffs and arrangements that shoot for the contemporary. This band will only get better as time goes on.’ DH - Bluegrass Unlimited Review Oct, 2007
‘This is an outstanding album from a British group and undoubtedly one of the best I’ve heard this year and is highly recommended’. - Country Music File, July 2008
'I think the Toy Hearts are a wonderful band because they have a unique sound. Although rooted in bluegrass music, they draw from several other influences that come out in their original songs which makes their sound fresh. They have an energetic live show as well, where they play mostly if not all of their own music. And that's what is great about them--they're doing their own thing, and not just mimicking other bands. They are very passionate about their music, and it shows.' – Andy Falco, The Infamous Stringdusters – February 2009
'When I heard this beautiful song about bluegrass music, and the fine performance, it brought tears to my eyes! There is no substitute for the musical feeling that comes from a heartfelt performance. This is a great original song, and the vocals are absolutely fantastic! Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, USA DJ comments for ‘The Angels Sing to Me’ '– Joe Steiner, WLFC
'What a beautiful voice! Bluegrass torch singers are few, but this lady fills the bill. The use of dobro works extremely well with her voice forming a unit that will keep the listener hooked from beginning to end.' Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, USA DJ comments for ‘The Angels Sing to Me’ – Wayne Bledsoe, KMST
'An excellent example of our beloved music and how it transcends the continents. Fine job!' Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, USA DJ comments for ‘The Angels Sing to Me’ – Ben West, WMMT
'Sounds like Angels singing to me! Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, USA DJ comments for ‘The Angels Sing to Me’' – Al Shusterman, KCBL
'Excellent sister harmony. Talented songwriters. Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, USA DJ comments for ‘The Angels Sing to Me’' – Wilson Moore, CHMA
'What a sweet sounding group. Bluegrass is in great hands in the UK. Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, USA DJ comments for ‘The Angels Sing to Me’' – Larry Roberts, WGCS
'Exciting and Exhilerating is the music produced by a new UK Group called Toy Hearts. On this new project When I Cut Loose -there are great vocals and super musicianship - WOW! I first saw the cover and thought just another "pretty girls fronted" band and expected mediocrity performances. Then from the first song, was I in for a big surprise! Original tunes - spicey arrangements - it left me wanting to get to know this band! I guess if I had to choose three words to describe this project - it would be HOT, HOT, HOT!
This is one group to be watched closely - they will fast become a favorite group of yours if you're into creative music arrangements, nice sweet female vocals, and some really great picking. Take the Toy Hearts home with ya - just dont break them - they are NOT easily replaced. Check em out!'
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