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“The 13 original songs on this debut CD push the envelope of traditional folk and bluegrass music, however, still cage the raw qualities of the original American art forms.”
—Bob Tis, Spotlight Seacoast Arts & Entertainment
“High Range is a band to keep an eye on, as is their lead songwriter, Todd Jones. In the meantime, fans of eclecticism and musicians like Peter Rowan, old New Grass Revival, or Old & In the Way might want to give these North Easterners a listen.”
—David Royko, Bluegrass Unlimited
“The band members come with diverse music pedigrees. It's the diversity that makes this band so good at its progressive style. [Rob Kneeland]... has the percussive side of the instrument [mandolin] down cold. He combines with stand-up bass player Nate Edgar to create a great rhythm section. Edgar’s style brings an extra dimension to this band that you don’t usually find in acoustic music...My favorite musician on this album is Ellen Carlson. She seems to be everywhere and everything she plays seems to fit perfectly.”
—Kris Garnjost, JAM Music Magazine
“[High Range]... a unit that not only plays well, but plays well together.”
—Allen Price, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange (FAME)
“High Range will lift your spirit”
—Michael Khouri, Northeast Performer
“According to the CD’s liner notes, most of the songs were recorded live with very few overdubs. Despite this, the recording is tight, and the band sounds flawless, which indicates High Range is well honed for live performance. Screamin’ Down the Valley is an excellent debut recording, and a fitting blend of the quartet’s various influences.”
—Tim Deal, Showcase Arts & Entertainment