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"In the midst of an American roots music revival, Buster Blue are troubadours".
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"an intoxicating and foot-stomping take on the chain-gang music of the early 20th century....nearly brought the crowd to its knees in the process."
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Buster Blue along with 24 national acts were asked to talk about some of the best venues in the country
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"I could go on forever on a band with this much skill, musical talent, and folk diversity but I will end it telling you that live music lovers and musicians have to watch their show."
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"exquisite, eloquent lyricism...takes the chocolate and peanut butter combo that is anachronism and indie pop (ala the Decemberists) and drive it in an interesting, exciting, and suprisingly rocking direction"...
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"music that revels in a melting pot of pre-rock and roll sounds and styles played with intensity"
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"Buster Blue is prepped to take listeners on one hell of ride, in many surprising directions"
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"Buster Blue is poised to be the most important band ever to emerge from the Reno Indie music scene
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"This week's RiO! Band of the Week has got to be, hands down, the most different type of music ever to win a band battle"
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Youngsters from Reno gaining traction with big sound and ambitious new album...
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"Buster Blue’s When the Silver’s Gone surprises almost immediately with a unique, characteristic sound that rarely lets up."
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Buster Blue makes a top 10 list (#7) for Italian music review website Ondarock.it
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"So many instruments are employed in the production of Buster Blue’s songs that it is quite something to see it all come together."
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"The whole record feels...epic."
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"How to describe a Buster Blue show? Chains are frequently involved."
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"While recording “When the Silver's Gone,” Jones was able to make the best of every opportunity given to the band, including recording in Piper's Opera House in Virginia City and using a set of chains once used to make music with Johnny Cash."
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“It has to do with loneliness, leaving home and death, us being in Virginia City,” says band member Andy Martin. “It’s about what happens when the silver’s gone, when your livelihood is taken away.”
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Onda Rock gives "This Beard Grows for Freedom" a glowing review - 7/10
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Short review of our show at the Neon Reverb Music Festival