Press Reviews Pulse of the Twin Cities  [+ Show] Cyn Collins - 2006 "One of the most unconventional old-timey stringba... "One of the most unconventional old-timey stringbands in town, their ferocious, world-influenced rhythms take that old-timey sound down some unusual roads… they're not to be missed." The Onion  [+ Show] Chris Bahn - 2006 "…the sound of a master fingerpicker on a resonato... "…the sound of a master fingerpicker on a resonator is still something special. Local guitarist Steve Kaul has a way with the instrument that should appeal to fans of Leo Kottke…" Pop Matters  [+ Show] Pop Matters - 2006 “I’ll forgive you for not realizing country blues ... “I’ll forgive you for not realizing country blues could be comfortably married to Eastern music, because I never would’ve thought of that pairing either. Fortunately, the Brass Kings did…(they) conjure up a unique multicultural musical fusion, one that sounds like very little of what gets labeled “Americana”. And thank goodness for that.” Rift Magazine  [+ Show] Nelson Heise - 2006 "The back porch, stripped-down approach of the Bra... "The back porch, stripped-down approach of the Brass Kings on their self-titled debut release is refreshing, comforting and a knee-slappin' good time." Sing Out  [+ Show] Spring 2005 Issue Steve Kaul's propulsive guitar work drives his son... Steve Kaul's propulsive guitar work drives his songs forward on Utah Sun, laying down the perfect backdrop for stories about broken-down cars ("Dynaflow") and the open road ("Travelin' Through"). Kaul has a knack for decorating his original songs with the right blues or folk lick, and for making simple arrangements sound full--one man, one guitar. A nice, down-to-earth folk effort. City Pages  [+ Show] Paul Demko - 2006 "Their first recording displays a disarming wit an... "Their first recording displays a disarming wit and charm reminiscent of the Front Porch Swingin’ Liquor Pigs…" Minneapolis Star Tribune  [+ Show] Chris Riemenscheider - 2006 "..an exceptional picker…"... "..an exceptional picker…" How Was The Show  [+ Show] David de Young - 2006 "Top-notch songwriting from metal-bodied resophoni... "Top-notch songwriting from metal-bodied resophonic guitar player Steve Kaul, and listenable, haunting songs with timeless lyrics make this an album you'll want to play again and again." International Guitar Seminar  [+ Show] Fall 2004 Equipped with only his voice and guitar, he delive... Equipped with only his voice and guitar, he delivers his songs with soul and dedication. All in all, I felt his songwriting is of a very high standard and his delivery as a vocalist as well as fingerpicking and flatpicking guitarist is top notch. Radio Centraal - Belgium  [+ Show] Winter 2004 The guitar style (Acoustic Guitar, Resophonic Guit... The guitar style (Acoustic Guitar, Resophonic Guitar) shows a nice mixture of blues, mixed with influences of some American folk style traditions, finger-picking and flat-picking, played pretty past. Especially the fingerpicking with its traditional foundations was influenced by beside people like John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis, by John Fahey and Leo Kottke, perhaps for it's arranged fast playing and inspiration of older styles into something fresh. Very good ! ****