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"Kelly McCune...is now making a name for herself as one of the pre-eminent vocalists on the roots/Americana scene with her band,
Border Radio." |
| -- Paul Anderson, San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group, November 2003 |
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"Changing styles throughout their performance, Border Radio is a fusion of bluegrass, classic country and polka. They even
created a musical style they dub "gypsygrass" which is a refreshing spin on traditional bluegrass...McCune serves as the vocal glue binding the
music together...Border Radio brings their audience into an Americana fantasy where cowboys dance with pretty girls and couples get dressed up
to break up...Although [other] bands...introduced country/bluegrass to the mainstream, not many recent acts have followed that lead. Border
Radio has that potential, and with their talent, material and personality they just might
start a new trend" |
| -- Aaron Ziolkowski, Music Connection, March 2003 |
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"Border Radio's...original songs...tell succinct stories, and are tuneful to boot. McCune's voice is ideal, with clear enunciation and a
playful tone when needed." |
| -- Dennis Roger Reed, FolkWorks, October 2003 |
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"Who doesn't honestly enjoy the sweet sounds of mandolin and fiddle with beautiful, unique female vocals? ...Border
Radio invite you into their lush acoustic world, complete with a tight, well-crafted Americana feel." |
| -- Rebecca Hill, Reviewer Magazine, February 2003 |
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"Border Radio is entertaining. That is enough. Musical acts are supposed to stand on stage and sing and play and send people home
with the warm assurance that they have gotten full measure for their time and money. Border Radio does all of that and then some." |
| -- Bob Stane, Coffee Gallery Backstage |
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"From their home in Southern California, this group should be known nationwide before long. Border Radio is a very talented group. McCune is an excellent vocalist and songwriter. She and Stromberg have provided some excellent material for the group. But they can perform other's works with equal care. The material is varied, from cowboy to jazz, but with a uniformly high quality of performance. I look forward to hearing more, much more." |
-- Bill Yates, Roots 66, April 2003
Click www.roots66.com for the whole review. |
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"Anyone interested in some hot bluegrass/mountain music needs to check out this band, pronto. Border Radio first came to the attention of roots fans through
an EP released last year which whetted the appetites of fans into simple, back porch picking with tons of talent and energy and fun to spare. This CD is even better, giving
their fans a bigger, even more exciting look at the interesting, authentic-sounding blend of bluegrass and mountain music this talented foursome produces...I am slowly being converted
into liking bluegrass music and this album is doing alot to help...4 stars." |
-- Scott Homewood, Freight Train Boogie, October, 2002
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"Thank you so much for sending me the more than beautiful release from Border Radio. I’ve enjoyed listening to the beautiful songs and great music and I will give
the disc regular airplay in my radio show “Roots Revival”, because they’re damned good." |
| -- Ray Swennen, Roots Revival Radio Show, Belgium, April, 2003 |
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"...a voice so sweetly vibrant and perfectly suited to Patsy Cline-style country...Border Radio's sound is defined by that voice." |
| -- Bliss, Pasadena Weekly, March 2002 |
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"One of the best bands to emerge from Southern California...Deeply rooted in tradition, this is what country music is supposed to sound like." |
-- Vicki Pepper, "Radio Rodeo with Darlin'"
KUCI 88.9, Irvine, CA, August 2002 |
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"Surrounded by finger-picked banjo runs, mandolin charm and frenzies of slide guitar, McCune sings with sweet Patsy Cline-like swagger in songs like 'This Old Pen' and 'Sad Sound'...McCune's and Stromberg's richly harmonizing vocals are wide-eyed slices of their American roots." |
-- Kevin Felt, The Sunday Star, Pasadena, CA
October 13, 2002 |
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"I'm a fan of rich harmonies and Border Radio is so good at them, it just makes me feel good all over when they break into 3-part harmony. Kelly has a sound and style that's irresistible...Border Radio is a band worth listening to for the sheer enjoyment of it. What a refreshing surprise it was for me to hear these well-written, well-played and sung songs. No wonder their fan base keeps growing." |
-- Harriet Schock, Songwriter/Recording Artist/Author
September, 2002 |
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"In a time when Americans are searching for not only comfort but substance, this group delivers both. McCune's song 'Sad Sound" demonstrates her ability to write interesting lyrics. Her talent in delivering them with clarity is reminiscent of Patsy Cline's." |
| -- Rebecca Redshaw, Notes From Hollywood.com, March 2002 |
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"Border Radio is a fantastic act. Their music is extremely well written and the song arrangements are done tastefully. Watch for this group to rise quickly to prominence in the Western Music scene." |
| -- Jeffrey Barber, Autry Museum of Western Heritage |
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"...great songs with finely crafted arrangements in pure roots-Americana style." |
| -- Marc Nolis, RootsTown Music.com |
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