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"CENTURIES MUSIC"

From the moment the banjo opens the track you can hear the folk pedigree that sits in the pores of the Greenville quintet. Splashed with tinges of Death Cab for Cutie and a vocal refrain that fills the spaces with poise, the track is wonderfully structured and arranged; not to mention the soft yet purposeful tone and intent of the track that soothes and intrigues in equal measure. - CENTURIES MUSIC


"THE HANDLEBAR ON MOUNTAIN HOMES"

Mountain Homes, the Greenville sextet whose unique indie/folk-rock sound comes from banjo, trumpet and cello, among more traditional instruments, returns to The Handlebar, where they’ve opened for the likes of Shovels & Rope and The Dirty Guv’nahs. Their new release, “Songs of loss and longing,” has been helmed by Mitch Easter, famous for his work with R.E.M., Pavement and Wilco and by Brad Blackwood, who has mastered Alison Krauss & Union Station. Critics hail Mountain Homes’ music as “finely crafted,” drawing from influences as far-reaching as R.E.M. and Broken Social Scene, from Steve Earle to Balmorhea. WeAreTheUpstate says the hard-working band fills “the void between Iron & Wine and the Avett Brothers.” So for a fine night of great listening, sit back, relax and soak up the intimacy of The Handlebar’s Bar Series and Mountain Homes. - THE HANDLEBAR ONLINE


"SCENESC.COM ON MOUNTIAIN HOMES"

"When I hear “Carriages” by Mountain Homes it’s one of my favorite songs I’ve heard lately. And yes that includes all the songs that I’ve heard from Justin Townes Earle, Delta Spirit, Jonny Corndawg, and all the other national stuff I’ve heard lately. As a music listener all local means to me is that they are from near where I live, it doesn’t mean a drop in the quality of music." - DAVID STRINGER SCENESC.COM


"NO WORSE FOR THE WEAR REVIEW"

"No Worse For The Wear ends the excruciating waiting period for recorded material from a band who’s been playing out vigorously since its inception. And yes, this EP was well worth the wait. This debut is a finely crafted trio of tracks coming from one distinct influence , yet features a variety of atypical instruments and sounds sewn into the tapestry of the songs for a sound that solely belongs to Mountain Homes. The band sets the bar for local releases high very early into 2012, but, damn, what a way to kick off the year. Those who have seen the band live already know that getting this release is a no-brainer, but for those of you looking for a high quality, genuine folk/Americana band, or even if you’re looking for something to fill the void in between Iron And Wine or Avett Brothers releases, get No Worse For The Wear. You will not be disappointed. A seemingly effortlessly fantastic debut from one of the area’s hardest working bands."

David Stringer of SceneSC.com said: "When I hear “Carriages” by Mountain Homes it’s one of my favorite songs I’ve heard lately. And yes that includes all the songs that I’ve heard from Justin Townes Earle, Delta Spirit, Jonny Corndawg, and all the other national stuff I’ve heard lately. As a music listener all local means to me is that they are from near where I live, it doesn’t mean a drop in the quality of music." - MYLES GRIFFIN SCENE SC


Discography

"No worse for the wear" E.P released January 2012

"Songs of loss and longing" released September 2012

www.mountainhomes.bandcamp.com

Mountain Homes ITUNES · itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-of-loss-and-longing-ep/id565970648

Mountain Homes CDBABY · www.cdbaby.com/cd/mountainhomes

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The group was formed in 2010 and has played regularly around South Carolina since their inception, the band performs often at The Handlebar but has also performed at The Bohemian, Smileys acoustic cafe, Clemson University, Horizon Records, WPBR The Radio Room, And the list goes on. The band has been featured on "WSBF Clemson Radio/C-TV Live Sessions", "Live on Rock 101 F.M", "Monday Night Revival", ARTISPHERE Art and Music Festival, and was the closing act for HORIZON RECORDS "RECORD STORE DAY". Mountain Homes also recently performed at Clemson Universities "WSBF SPRINGFEST 2012". Mountain Homes was featured by SONNYS in Spartanburg as a part of their "Sunday Songwriters series". The band has shared the stage with bands such as Shovels and Rope, The Wild, Aficionado, The Dirty Guvnahs, Hospitality, Andy The Doorbum, Jonny Corndawg, Joel Hamilton and many more regional and national performers.

Reviews:
Myles Griffin of WeAreTheUpstate.com said: "No Worse For The Wear ends the excruciating waiting period for recorded material from a band who’s been playing out vigorously since its inception. And yes, this EP was well worth the wait. This debut is a finely crafted trio of tracks coming from one distinct influence , yet features a variety of atypical instruments and sounds sewn into the tapestry of the songs for a sound that solely belongs to Mountain Homes. The band sets the bar for local releases high very early into 2012, but, damn, what a way to kick off the year. Those who have seen the band live already know that getting this release is a no-brainer, but for those of you looking for a high quality, genuine folk/Americana band, or even if you’re looking for something to fill the void in between Iron And Wine or Avett Brothers releases, get No Worse For The Wear. You will not be disappointed. A seemingly effortlessly fantastic debut from one of the area’s hardest working bands."

David Stringer of SceneSC.com said: "When I hear “Carriages” by Mountain Homes it’s one of my favorite songs I’ve heard lately. And yes that includes all the songs that I’ve heard from Justin Townes Earle, Delta Spirit, Jonny Corndawg, and all the other national stuff I’ve heard lately. As a music listener all local means to me is that they are from near where I live, it doesn’t mean a drop in the quality of music."

CENTURIES MUSIC (UK): "From the moment the banjo opens the track you can hear the folk pedigree that sits in the pores of the Greenville quintet. Splashed with tinges of Death Cab for Cutie and a vocal refrain that fills the spaces with poise, the track is wonderfully structured and arranged; not to mention the soft yet purposeful tone and intent of the track that soothes and intrigues in equal measure."