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“Elephant Revival is a magical blend of melodies and rhythms with their roots in the past and their hearts in the future.” – Bill Nershi of String Cheese Incident
"How bout them Elephant Revival! They call it Transcendental Folk but it's just LOVE Music." – Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon & Great Amercian Taxi, Feb 2011
“Although their talent was obvious on their first album in 2008, Elephant Revival’s sophomore release, “Break in the Clouds,” contains a more mature sound from songwriters and musicians even more experienced after a busy touring schedule. The album, released in late November, is a real delight, appealing to a variety of audiences due to its range of songs. More than anything, though, the artists possess a level of talent that is hard not to enjoy. The musical quality is superb.” – Aaron Wright Gray – The Norman Transcript – Jan. 2011
Elephant Revival blends simple chord changes with haunting melodies, precise harmonies, and solid musicianship… a fairly mellow record for a band that’s known for high-energy live shows. But like a fine wine, the songs are instantly pleasing to the pallette, and eventually reveal complex undertones. – Marquee Magazine – Jan 2011
“…the band’s harmonies can stir and evoke deep emotions and thoughts. The album would befit a long cross-country drive through wide open spaces, the mountains, or anywhere under a bright moon.” – Brady Snow – Mountain Weekly News, Jan 2011
“…a crash course in Americana that runs the gamut from Celtic instrumentals and Kentucky bluegrass to the more contemporary sounds of coffeehouse folk and “guy with a guitar” pop-folk.” – Cory O’Brien – Boulder Weekly, Dec. 2010
“On first blush, it’s easy to dismiss Elephant Revival as another Colorado mountain hippie band. After all, they bring washboards, fiddles and banjos on stage, some of them have beards and — well, damned if they aren’t from Nederland! And while the quintet certainly has touchstones in the often-abused genres of classic folk and bluegrass, there’s far more to this outfit than that. Celtic influences and old-time string band sounds join the mix, supporting the most important element of all: good songwriting.” – Eryc Eyl – Steal This Track, Denver Post – Nov. 2010
“Nederland, Colorado’s Elephant Revival wowed audience members from teenagers to octogenarians in October when they played the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) for the first time. Elephant Revival plays an intriguing genre of folk music, which shines with sweetly mixed acoustic instruments and layers of harmony vocals.” – Real Vail, March 2011
"…the CD brims with poised folk ballads, modern Celtic fiddle dirges, hints of blues and Appalachia… coaxing the spirit but slyly avoiding climbing fully into each form’s body.” – Dave Kirby – The Boulder Weekly, Feb. 2009
“Diverse yet accessible‚ the group brilliantly mix the simplicity of folk music with an array of multi-instrumental exploration.” – Ryan Lowell – State of Mind Magazine – Dec. 2009
"Elephant Revival is living proof that the way high Colorado Front Range town of Nederland continues to inspire some of the finest and most creative music to be found anywhere. Following the lead, but not the footsteps, of groups like Leftover Salmon and the Yonder Mountain String Band, the five-piece Elephant Revival has created a unique and appealing modern acoustic sound simultaneously soaked in all manner of tradition." – Jeffrey Keith – Marquee Magazine, Nov. 2008
"When I hear Elephant Revival I am struck by my inability to define it. I am forced to confront the music as it is, connecting to it with a virgin spirit of mind.” - Mike Eberle – Independent Film Director
"Elephant Revival owns their sound wholeheartedly. This magic music comes from time yet to come somewhere from the future past. If listening to the Elephant Revival doesn't stir your soul and move your present body, something ain't right." – Eric Abramson – Director/Cinematographer
Each Elephant possesses remarkable and uncanny vocal abilities which can be heard during every performance. The individual members also carry a vast amount of instrumental talent…. – So whether you need to get on the dance floor to shake off those “Jet Lag Blues” or the “Ring Around the Moon” has got you wired for sound, one Elephant Revival show will save your soul from stagnation. Or at the very least, you’ll be roaming the Rockies looking for Elephants.
“It was the first time in a very long time I was moved to take in every note of their unique and exhilarating set. This is one of the best bands I have ever seen live and the deepest set of acoustic music I have ever heard." - Scotty Stoughton - Samana Lounge, Vail CO
“….This band has a ton of ability and live to play for the love and fun of it. What a good time, and now Elephant Revival is one of my favorite bands. I await their next visit to zootown.
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