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| It has been said, SONS OF THE NEVER WRONG, are the future of folk music. This kind of music does and shall continue to get listened to as long as there are groups willing to try once more to sing it just a little differently this time around. SONS are as good as it gets when it comes to a different view of 3 part harmony on top of witty, whimsical songs that spring from a tradition you swear you've heard, but just don't know where or when. SONS is a trio made up of Bruce Roper, Sue Demel and Deborah Lader; 3 kind of mixed up adults of perfect parents of a by-gone era, just crazy enough to think they can break new ground singing for their future... |
| "Though very, very few and far, far between, it is discs like Nuthatch Suite that quickly exhaust a pundits descriptive dictionary while giving hope to the musically starved. Collectively, this hyper folk trio from Chicago are whimsical and wise folk alchemists, nudging their tradition based songs towards the edges of jazz, bluegrass, classical, oom-pah and lest we forget where it all comes from, gospel. Add all that to a literate lyricism and a vocal choreography that surpasses the usual 3 part harmony entering into jazzy syncopation and 'Nuthatch Suite' is the disc that keeps on giving. No matter how many times you listen, there's something new that catches your consciousness, making you smile, which makes choosing favorite tracks an injustius ... You owe it to yourself to hear this..." Mike Jurkovic, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange |
| “SONS offer a fresh perspective on a traditional form. The songs, all originals, are lovingly crafted with catchy hooks and clever verses. An exuberant, optimistic approach to music-making.” The Chicago Tribune |
| Somewhere between John Prine and the Roches, you'll find the Sons of the Never Wrong, pulling folk music into the next century by the heart and the funny bone... PERFORMING SONGWRITER MAGAZINE |
| “Sons have a sound that is so unique that they are in a class by themselves. Only the likes of the Talking Heads could approximate the style, but the precision is sharper; the layers deeper; the texture more lush than anything you’ve experienced in a long time.” New Texas |
| Sons of the Never Wrong... would be two gals and a guy, and what a group. Not your everyday folkies, the Sons seem to break new ground with their youthful wit that seethes through every song... This intervention is a blessed union of spirit, soul, and harmonious succulence... Sons are... if not a different breed... certainly at the top of their field...They are introspective, charming storytellers... COURTNEY KING, POPMATERS MUSIC CRITIC |
| “Their vocals lean on jazzy syncopation and counterpoint more than the Roches or Neilds and their lyrics are even more willing to cross from realism to surrealism.” The Washington Post |
| I LOVE THIS BAND. THEIR COMBINATION OF SOARING HARMONIES, SWEET GUITAR STRUMMING AND MANDOLIN-FLECKED MELODIES HAS ALWAYS PROVED IRRESISTIBLE... CLEVER WRITING... WHERE SONGS AS THE OPENING "MADAME BUTTERFLY" COME DARN CLOSE TO PERFECT... AP WIRE SERVICE |
| “A lead sound in the contemporary folk scene.” Sing Out |
| “Their onstage demeanor incorporates nearly constant movement, often in the form of stylized dance steps, & a steady flow of shaggy dog stories between songs. However, this Chicago trio sets itself apart from the pack when they step up to the microphones and belt out one of their smart and memorable songs. Although the 3 have very different voices, the blend they create together is one of the most distinctive in folk music.” Dirty Linen |
| “ A kind of Twin Peaks version of Peter, Paul and Mary, their songs are wacky, original & uplifting, combining exquisite vocal harmonies which spill and spiral all over the place, glorious melodies and...er... unique lyrical perspective.” Rock N’ Reel - U.K. |
| Sons of the Never Wrong are great... their songs are filled with joy, poignancy, improvisational hilarity and remarkable musicianship... Peter Yarrow |
| “This local trio floats far above the folk-rock competition, it’s like the Roches meet Richard and Linda Thompson.” Chicago Reader |
| LITERATE, WITTY FOLK MUSIC... Chicago Tribune |
| Incredible music. I am truly blown away by the beauty and real brilliance of what Sons has created. Rarely do I stumble upon an artist/group who impacts and impresses me to the extent they have. When someone’s songs circle in an endless cycle in my head for days at a time, & when the more I listen to the music, the more I fall in love with it, then I know I’ve found something special.... Martin Anderson - KRVM Oregon |
| “If you haven’t had the chance to see Sons, it is something to definitely add to your ‘To-Do’ list. The trio was absolutely captivating. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a show like theirs.” Geoffrey Huys - Indiana Public Radio |
| Original songs, vocal harmonies, & eclectic instrumentation create the THE GROUNDBREAKING SOUNDS OF ONE OF FOLK MUSIC’S MOST DISTINCTIVE TRIOS.. Grand River Folk Arts Society |
| “Nationwide critics agree that this band is special. Singing on standard topics such as life and love and the pursuit of happiness, it’s their viewpoint which sets the tone. Not all upbeat, they also perform slower numbers which touch and move the spirit. They enjoy the reputation of delivering a rare performance.” Rock River Times |
| “The Sons are a different breed of musicians, well maybe not a different breed, but certainly at the top of their field. They are introspective, charming storytellers that seem to use their talents to cleanse their souls. They expel a purely natural energy that makes one wonder “how do they do it?” At the least they are natural talent that skips hand in hand with sensational musicianship.” PopMatters Magazine |
| “sons are creating their own wave, and their own brand of omni-folk-pop music is about them, not some idealized version of folk. It is, consequently, more real and as it turns out, more universal.” The Voice |
| “These guys are great! Bruce’s writing and vocal style are often whimsical, yet have a realness and depth I admire. They play off each others’ wonderful voices with expert respect for their differences and create highlights and textures which are simply magical.” Music Matters Magazine |
| I still get the goose-bump factor’ when i play this brilliant group... Steve Jerrett KOPN Columbia, MO. |
| “Nouveau Folksters, the Sons are originals. The time seems right for a national breakout. In acoustic music, this trio should achieve big things.” Powerssound Magazine |
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