John McLaughlin & the Rogues'

"As far as the other great media genres are concerned, John McLaughlin and the Rogues may be comparable to an abstract painting, an...obscure yet valuable corners of the musical world. John McLaughlin and the Rogues sound hit somewhere between dark Americana, dieselpunk, and “eerie graveyard blues.” The album is well orchestrated, but the band is best in a live setting. The group has a certain cohesion that is akin to what you might find in an experienced jazz combo. Their solid percussion, jazzy bass, and piano combine to form a strong rhythm section. Trumpet accents, growly vocals and guitar solos further compliment their Tom Waits-esque sound. If you have an ear to lend and an open mind, John McLaughlin and Rogues will certainly deliver. "
- - Harrison Turner , UWM Post (Oct 04, 2010)

"On Sunday I made jaunt to Madison, Wi. .... Little did I know that I would be completely blown away but the opening band: John McLaughlin and the Rouges. Zoot Suits and an Upright Bass were my first clue that I was going to like them. Add to that a sound that is a brilliant line between old jazz and early swing with just a touch of gravel and soul and I am in love. The band has a couple of covers, like Minnie the Moocher set to a traditional New Orleans Funeral March and Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah which they somehow manage to make even darker and more romantic. But most of the material was original with themes of the dark and fanciful. And, further testament to the genius of the performance is the vocal stylings presented through a mic with the nostalgic look and sound of the 1930's/ 40's Carbon Mics built by John McLaughlin himself. They have a CD release party in Milwaukee June 4th and if you can make it out you certainly should. It is a show you won't want to miss. "
- - Kalina Kitten McCreery, K's Music review and blog. (May 04, 2010)

"I'm loving every second of your music...this is fantastic! so diverse and beautiful"
- Lezet, Serbia, Lezet
- Lezet, Serbia

You are the future of music, in Wisconsin & the World. - Indy Film Wisconsin

" I will be sure to play some new music tonight including something from John McLaughlin and The Rouges!"
- Sarah Jackson, KGLT 91.9 FM (a Public Radio International station) (Dec 03, 2009)
- KGLT D.J.

"Pretty Little Girl" by John Mclaughlin & The Rogues is the Sepiachord Song of the Day.
- Sepiachord, Sepiachord (Dec 04, 2009)
- Sepiachord

". A Milwaukee composer who has earned a reputation for his moody contributions to underground films, John McLaughlin’s latest project is a bluesy, vaudevillian band. John McLaughlin and The Rogues recreate the eerie spirit of early black-and-white films, conjuring antique jazz and Americana with dusty upright bass, violin and accordion. Tonight, the band marks the release of its debut album, Short Stories, a project spawned by McLaughlin’s soundtrack work for an independent film called Bitch. The bill includes performances from the Brew City Bombshells burlesque troupe and sets from the country and rock bands God’s Outlaw and Uncle Larry. "
- - Rip Tenor, The Shepard Express (Jun 02, 2010)

"On Sunday I made jaunt to Madison, Wi. .... Little did I know that I would be completely blown away but the opening band: John McLaughlin and the Rouges. Zoot Suits and an Upright Bass were my first clue that I was going to like them. Add to that a sound that is a brilliant line between old jazz and early swing with just a touch of gravel and soul and I am in love. The band has a couple of covers, like Minnie the Moocher set to a traditional New Orleans Funeral March and Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah which they somehow manage to make even darker and more romantic. But most of the material was original with themes of the dark and fanciful. And, further testament to the genius of the performance is the vocal stylings presented through a mic with the nostalgic look and sound of the 1930's/ 40's Carbon Mics built by John McLaughlin himself. They have a CD release party in Milwaukee June 4th and if you can make it out you certainly should. It is a show you won't want to miss. "
, - - Kalina Kitten McCreery K's Music review and blog. (May 04, 2010)