"A compelling ensemble sound..."
High Range is:
Todd Jones- acoustic and electric guitar, banjo and vocals Rob Kneeland- mandolin, drums and vocals Ellen Carlson- fiddle and vocals Brendan Dowd- bass Matt Shipman- guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals High Range is an energetic roots/folk/bluegrass group with a long list of rave reviews from national publications. They highlight original music with a mix of cover songs on guitar, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and drums. Their song, “Leave This All Behind” (Kneeland/Jones) hit #1 on Music Choice for the week of July 18 – July 24, 2004. Lauded by critics from Portland to Nashville, Beyond the Foothills has received a coveted highlight review in Bluegrass Unlimited, the premier bluegrass journal. “The vocals are tight and true; the instrumental work impressive, the songs a pleasure to hear repeatedly,” raves reviewer Dave McCarty, adding “High Range has forged a tight, compelling ensemble sound that is highly musical and thoroughly entertaining.” In addition, national magazine Bluegrass Now’s critic Tim Walsh selected Beyond the Foothills as one of his top five records of 2003, touting the group’s “excellent songwriting and musicianship.”
David Royko, in an earlier Bluegrass Unlimited review of their first album, called them, “A band to watch out for as is their lead songwriter, Todd Jones.” David Higgs, Nashville Public Radio, said “High Range has a sound all its own – full of surprises, instrumental excellence, some fine vocals and some absolutely killer originals.” In September 2005, they were selected as “A Band to Watch For” by Bluegrass Now magazine. Co-produced by banjo extraordinaire Bob Carlin, High Range released, "Shoulder to the Wheel" in 2007. The group is currently working on new material for a release in Spring, 2014. Reviews
HIGH RANGE “EXCELLENT SONGWRITING & MUSICIANSHIP ON CONTEMPORARY BLUEGRASS, FOLK, & BEYOND.” Tim Walsh, Bluegrass Now “The writing shows a clear vision for the band as one willing to draw on the sounds of Flatt, Scruggs, Monroe, and such, but also willing to venture forward with the likes of Tony Rice and Bela Fleck – possibly beyond.” Sam Pfeifle, The Portland Phoenix “There are solid harmonies ... as well as some high lonesome jams.” Ivan Emke, Dirty Linen “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 “HIGH RANGE has a sound all its own – full of surprises, instrumental excellence, some fine vocals and some absolutely killer originals.” Dave Higgs, Bluegrass Breakdown, Nashville Public Radio “HIGH RANGE has forged a tight, compelling ensemble sound that is highly musical and thoroughly entertaining.” David McCarty, Bluegrass Unlimited “HIGH RANGE will lift your spirit.” Michael Khouri, Northeast Performer HIGH RANGE is a high energy roots/ folk/bluegrass group with a long list of rave reviews from national publications. They highlight original music with a mix of covers on guitar, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and drums. Their songs, singing and harmonies bring you the soul of working-class New Englanders. Their song, “Leave This All Behind” (Kneeland/Jones) hit #1 on MUSIC CHOICE for the week of July 18 – 24, 2004. In September 2005, they were selected as “A Band to Watch For” by BLUEGRASS NOW MAGAZINE. Their song “Chairs Around the Table” (Jones) received an International Acoustic Music Songwriting Award in 2006. HIGH RANGE • PO Box 213 • Strafford, NH 03884 • 603-269-4254 • info@highrangeband.com • www.highrangeband.com |
Some High Range Career Highlights
HIGH RANGE has opened for or played with the following acts:
The Bluebird Café (the premier songwriters place) in Nashville, TN Thomas Point Beach Festival, Brunswick, ME Hickory Fest, Stony Fork, PA Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival, Hiram, ME at the Apple Acres Old-Time Festival, Ossipee, ME Podunk Bluegrass Festival, East Hartford, CT Stratton Village Bluegrass Festival, Stratton, VT Down Home, Johnson City, TN Album Discography: Screamin’ Down the Valley – 2000 Beyond the Foothills – 2003 Around One Mic – 2005 (Live) Radio Station Appearances include... numerous features on New Hampshire Public Radio Folk Show feature on NH Public Radio, Front Porch feature on Bluegrass Breakdown, Nashville Public Radio numerous features on UNH Public Radio – Folk Show & Bluegrass Show feature on WDVX, Blue Plate Special, Knoxville, TN feature on WERS, Maine feature on WETS, Johnson City, TN feature on Channel 6, WCSH, 207 Show, Portland, ME features on WMPG, Portland, ME NEW ALBUM in 2007: Shoulder to the Wheel – produced by Bob Carlin HIGH RANGE • PO Box 213 • Strafford, NH 03884 • 603-269-4254 • info@highrangeband.com • www.highrangeband.com |