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Press On EverGreen Grass Band:

Bluegrass Takes Over Chippewa Valley (Click link for full article)
"feet start to stomp as Eau Claire’s Evergreen Grass Band rolls through a typically fiery set at the Barstow Street tavern. The twang of the banjo and whine of the fiddle are balanced by the rumble of the crowd, pounding their boots against floorboards in 4/4 time."

"Defending the title they earned last year, EverGreen Grass Band is once again you No. 1 choice for sweet, sweet bluegrassy goodness. Billing themselves as "unapologetic anti-grass" EverGreen is firmly entrenched in the Midwest's army of non-traditional bluegrass. As writer Martha Galep says, "Armed with lightning fast, laser accurate bluegrass instruments, the EverGreen Grass Band takes the stage loaded for bear and delivers a show that takes no prisoners."


"On the heels of the release of their first CD, the EverGreen Grass Band takes first choice for Best Bluegrass Band. This comes as no surprise to their fans who always appear at their shows in great numbers and are seen singing along to the original tunes that the band has made their trademark." - Volume One


Second Supper (La Crosse) - in advance of EGB's 4/02/11 show at the Popcorn Tavern
"Come down to the Popcorn Tavern Saturday night and see the best band Eau Claire has produced since Bon Iver. We've never met that guy before, but we bet the Evergreen Grass Band are a lot more fun to party with. The self-proclaimed "not quite a bluegrass band" brings a full show with five string players and a harmonica ace, and their harmonies are so infectious it's hard not to get done. But the EGB isn't all moonshine and knee-slapping (not that there's anything wrong with that), the group has a smart rock & roll sensibility, and they recently performed a full set of Smashing Pumpkins songs. Who knows what they'll bring for their long-awaited return to the Popcorn. We just know we'll be there.

Iowa City December Brewgrass Festival (Click link for full article)
"We don't limit our songwriting to any one area; we talk about life and the things we find interesting, and beautiful, and fun" 

Unique Bluegrass Band Rocks Gabe's (Click link for full article)
"They have a great live show. "Tim Hunziker, an audience member, said. "They're a great band to see up front. They're great together!"


Volume One review of "For Sheriff" (click link for full article)
"this six-member group shuns the traditional bluegrass approach and jumps out with pleasant surprises – no stock banjo solos and no standard vocals; each tune stands on its own as a fun diversion from the time-worn groove of predictability. The die hard veterans of traditional bluegrass will raise an eyebrow here and there, but my money says they will enjoy this collection as proof that bluegrass offers something for everyone."

 "the band’s style is as refreshing as these young fellers attitudes: have a lot to say, play it fast (but not hard!), and dump the weary arrangements for some jambusting, kick ass takes on the traditional sound."

"The first track on the album really sets the tone for the whole disc; energy, musicianship, and a “we’re all in this together “ attitude grounds the band’s sound into a solid offering. If this tune doesn’t get you moving, you are dead."

 "In all, the band succeeds and satisfies the need for non-traditional bluegrass defined on their own terms. The musicians have agreed that no one will dominate the arrangements, and instrumental solos compliment the songwriting rather than upstaging it. Just what one wants to hear on an original offering."

Martha Galep, Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association Harvest Jam Director
“ Armed with lightning fast, laser accurate bluegrass instruments, the EverGreen Grass Band takes stage loaded for bear and delivers a show that takes no prisoners.  Their expert chops, homespun original tunes and sparkling vocal harmonies conquer the summits of musical elevations that many bands attempt, yet so few achieve.  Do not miss this show”

Second Supper - La Crosse, WI (Click Link For Full Article)
"Although typical bluegrass music doesn’t rely too heavily on lyrical intricacy, the lyrics on For Sheriff are, to put it simply, compelling."

"It’s really hard to describe what we do, we just play music — whatever strikes us as what we want to do at the time.”

Mike McMillan - Cranky Pat's, Neenah, WI
"The Evergreen Bluegrass band on Saturday night was top three in bluegrass bands that have played there. They had great harmony songs like Trampled and great foot-stomping rockers like .357 and Hackensaw Boys.  They need to get back there right away."

Dan Callan, Organizer,  ‘Grass On The Chippewa Bluegrass Festival (Durand, WI)
“An excellent choice for the first year of our festival.  They have a large, enthusiastic fan base that really drew a crowd.  Our best bet for success is to be sure we book them next year”

"Evergreen Grass Band plays a variety of music. What it makes it different than any of the other bluegrass bands around the area is energy. When I hear the band, I think of the steerage compartment on the Titanic.  The band playing wildly, the crowd all moving.  It is a great experience to be in the homey environment of the Sheeley House listening to Evergreen.   Highly recommended."

"The musicians were primarily face down, intent on their instruments.  The music, I would best describe by the word, careening.  Hurdling down this path on the edge of control... ...I have no idea how to express just how fast these musicians hands are moving when they are playing.  Their hands are flying.  The beat of the music is incredibly fast. ...That was fun!"


Gary "Papa Bear" Schmaltz - WHYS Radio Eau Claire, WI
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I have anticipated a cd from Evergreen Grass Band for quite sometime and it was worth the wait! EGB's live sets are so dynamic I knew I couldn't miss the cd release night. I purchased TWO copies of "For Sheriff" and after the first listen I knew I had struck gold! I would have paid double the asking price!"