::THE COPPERHEADS::

:: “The lion’s share of alt-country bands have made their way by forging Nashville twang with grittier or louder stuff like blues or rock, but local sextet the Copperheads have locked onto something special, turning instead to southern soul and gospel in the vein of Al Green. The band’s new Cold Mississippi is it’s most confident and solid effort yet, and anchored by guitarist and songwriter Ray Barnard’s sweetly sung melodies. Lyrically, Mississippi splits it’s time between lovin’ and the Louvin Brothers-that is, concerns both worldly (the earthy love song, “Sweet & Lowdown”) and otherworldly, including two songs in which Barnard assures Jesus he’s on his way to heaven. Such overt religiosity isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but even non-believers should find their toes tapping.” - The Onion

:: “The Copperheads traverse genres seldom heard these days. “Midway,” the opening track on their new album, Cold Mississippi, is a Country-Soul paean to the glories of cruising in a souped-up vehicle on weekend nights. “Psalm #116” is an exquisitely rendered, B3-organ-propelled Gospel shout-out to Jesus. “Nashville Girl” owes it’s inspiration to the Muscle Shoals sound it references. What allows it all to work is Ray Barnard’s voice, a soulful tenor that he stretches well into the upper register without ever breaking.....” Paul Demko - City Pages

:: Americana-On-Line reviewer Joe Robbie Luke says, “The band’s third effort, Cold Mississippi, is unquestionably their best. A perfect synthesis of Country and Soul, the songs are very well-crafted and relevant to the times, not so much politically as emotionally. The performances are sweet, solful, and powerful-----the gospel numbers are a revelation.”

:: “This Train is Gainin’ is a stellar collection of pristine country blues, with gorgeous harmonies throughout. The boys are at their best when throwing Soul into the countrypolitan mix, like on the standouts “Last Sad Song” and “My Heart’s on Fire.” Paul Demko - City Pages

:: “With too many bands steeped in alt-country’s rowdy cliches (i.e. bad grammar and drinking), it’s refreshing to hear the soulful, sophisticated songs of the Copperheads.” Chris Riemenschneider - Minneapolis StarTribune

:: “The Copperheads debut LP, Country & Blues Revue, recalls Artists like Charlie Rich, current Nick Lowe, Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham, and The Band. The blending of soul and country is making a comeback-the Copperheads are doing it as well as anyone out there.” Scott Homewood - Freight Train Boogie webzine

:: “The most under-rated band in the Twin Cities.” Paul Manske - Hillbilly Voodoo Dolls

:: “The Copperheads have many musical styles depending who takes the mic and the lead. On the back of their 2004 release, This Train is Gainin’ one member is wearing a cowboy hat, and another has a baseball cap on. Check out the changeling boots, though; with all the different styles, they are probably made from the skins of chameleon lizards.” Andrew Olsen - Reader Weekly