High Range
Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Music
Press
“EXCELLENT SONGWRITING &
MUSICIANSHIP ON CONTEMPORARY
BLUEGRASS, FOLK, & BEYOND.”
- Tim Walsh, Bluegrass Now
“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
“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
“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
“There are solid harmonies … as well as some high lonesome jams.”
- Ivan Emke, Dirty Linen
“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 treats its audience to a level of polished musicianship and casual professionalism normally reserved for venues like Public Radio International's Prairie Home Companion or Mountain Stage. They are that good! - Terry Littlefield, York Weekly
"Not only are their recordings top-notch, their performance is entertaining and uplifting as band members weave around one microphone, obviously enjoying each other's musicianship." - Weirs Times
Discography
Albums Include:
"Screamin' Down the Valley"
"Beyond the Foothills"
"Around One Mic"
"Shoulder to the Wheel" produced by Bob Carlin out in Sept. 2007
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.
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Bio
HIGH RANGE is a high energy acoustic group with a long list of rave reviews from national publications. They highlight original music with a mix of covers on guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and drums. Their heart-felt songs, singing and harmonies reflect the soul of working-class northeasterners. With fine vocals and instrumental work, the band moves with grace from straight-up bluegrass numbers to tunes that swing.
We're here to have fun and share our musical thoughts in a way that is personal, leaving audiences feeling that they have made some good friends. "You guys have so much fun on stage," commented Peter Hamlin from the Stone Church Music Hall in Newmarket, NH. "You all get along so well. It definitely comes across in your music." Audiences comment about this all of the time.
High Range has opened for some pretty fine acts, played with some pretty fine folk, and at some outstanding venues too:
+ Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys at the Stone Church, Newmarket, NH
+ Tim O’Brien & Cornbread Nation at the Stone Church, Newmarket, NH
+ The Waybacks, at the Kennebunk Coffeehouse and the Wolfeboro Folk Series
+ with Terry Hendrix & Lloyd Maines, JP Cormier, David Francey, David Jacob-Straines, the Rowan Brothers and Olabelle at the Great Waters Folk Festival, Wolfeboro, NH, 2006
+ with April Verch & the Mammals at the Great Waters Folk Festival, Wolfeboro, NH 2005
+ with Carol Noonan and friends at the Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownsfield, ME
+ with Lori McKenna, Mark Erreli and Kate Redgate at the Prescott Park Folk Festival, Portsmouth, NH
+ with Bill Morrissey, Tommy Makem, and others at the New Hampshire Folk Festival, Portstmouth, NH
some other Festivals and Venues …
at the Bluebird Café (the premier songwriters place) in
Nashville, TN
at the Thomas Point Beach Festival, Brunswick, ME
at Portsmouth First Night
at Hickory Fest, Stony Fork, PA
at the Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival, Hiram, ME
at the Apple Acres Old-Time Festival, Ossipee, ME
at the Podunk Bluegrass Festival, East Hartford, CT
at the Stratton Village Bluegrass Festival, Stratton, VT
at the Down Home, Johnson City, TN
at the Cantab in Cambridge, MA
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