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"...one of the major contemporary innovators of 5-string banjo playing...and a wonderful songwriter..."
"�a transcendentally clawhammering force of nature. Richie's music
is ladled from deep wells of spirit.
"Richie is a wonderful musician. I love his mantra-groove spooky-banjo style."
"...I have been amazed by Richie Stearn's musicianship.. He is so effortlessly able to blend his knowledge of traditional technique and repertoire with contemporary and original material. He explores the versatility of his instrument without fear; the banjo in his hands can become either a hypnotic weapon of propulsion or the source of some of the most soulful and plaintive sounds I have ever heard."
'Richie is a wonderful, idiosyncratic musician. I had the pleasure of reminiscing about him with all the members of the Oyster Band recently at a festival in England and we all agreed that the world is a much better place for the existence of Richie Stearns."
"A banjo player like no other--he can do absolutely anything you want him to
on that instrument. Rock out, make it sweet or sad and it's all the coolest,
funkiest thing you'll ever hear."
"Richie Stearns' groove is as deep as the earth's core. His sound is always
true and meaningful, no matter what instrument he plays, no matter what song
he sings. His music never fails to take me to a better place. The world could
do with a little more of it."
"Richie's playing blew my mind...He was rockin' hard."
"Richie plays from the roots�but you hear the flowers and the fruits."
"I've had the extreme pleasure of playing with Richie in the studio and live, and I can safely and honestly say that he is truly a master musician. He never creases to amaze me with his heartfelt skill. He brings a sense of joy to whatever he does�."
"Richie has the gift for making you feel that this moment is a supreme moment. It really turns you on."
"A band that's earned a buzz ... The Horse Flies churn out swirling, addictive songs, blending tradition with invention.
Eliza Wing, Rolling Stone
For more press reviews of Richie Stearns performing with the Horse Flies from publications that range from London's Time Out and Melody Maker to the New York Times, Village Voice, Washington Post, Boston Globe, and many others see The Horse Flies