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Nominated
Best Country/Americana Band 2009
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MARSHALLTOWN are a
contemporary country band (with a sprinkling of bluegrass influence
in some of their songs) formed by founding members Perry Martin
and Gina Quartaro.
SOCAL AUDIENCES ARE BEING BLOWN AWAY
BY THE POWERHOUSE ORANGE COUNTY-BASED
COUNTRY BAND 'MARSHALLTOWN' AND THEIR
PHILOSOPHY TO JUST 'LET IT ROLL'
Truly embodying the energy, promise, and high spirits of their
debut album's title, singer-songwriters Gina Quartaro and Perry
Martin are the founders and creative visionaries of the popular
Orange County, California-based country band MARSHALLTOWN -
- loving what they do and learning to just Let It Roll. Driven
by their irresistible harmonies, the band (whose current lineup
includes bassist Pat Mattison, formerly of Kaedmon; Gina's long-time
guitarist Scott Bowers and rock-steady drummer Trevor Monks, are
captivating So Cal audiences with catchy, radio-friendly songs
whose rootsiness and honesty reflect Quartaro's and Martin's collective
lifetime of musical experiences.
For a band that was officially launched only a year and a half
ago, MARSHALLTOWN is quickly building a strong regional
buzz. They've built an increasingly enthusiastic fan base with
their electrifying performances at O.C. hotspots like Metro Pointe
in Costa Mesa, The Irvine Spectrum, Tia Juana's Long Bar &
Grill in Irvine, and South County's The Swallows Inn, The Coach
House opening for country music idol Hal Ketchum. Expanding north
to L.A. County, the group has played for the Coffee Gallery Backstage
and the legendary Cowboy Palace honky-tonk in Chatsworth. In 2008,
Ginaand Perry were also invited to audition for the popular TV
show Nashville Star and made their way through a few rounds of
auditions. In April of 2009 MARSHALLTOWN, or SWAY as they
were known then, was nominated best Country/Americana group in
Orange County.
In Robert Kinsler's review of Let It Roll in the Orange County
Register, the known critic and local music taste maker wrote,
"Although this band was launched a mere eight months ago,
the qunitet's masterful debut sounds is as if it was honed by
musicians who have been working together for years."
That life emerges brilliantly on all ten tracks of Let It Roll,
from Gina's high spirited girl power tune "Cowgirl Scene"
to Perry's heartfelt song, This World to the easy rolling pop-influenced
song "More Than Enough."
This band is destined for greatness.
"Let It Roll"
showcases the band's countless strengths, notably wonderful
songs, solid arrangements and effortless musicianship, as well
as emotive lead vocals and pleasing harmonies.
Robert Kinsler
Orange County Register
To read the full review click
here
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“Let It Roll”
is evidence that country music can be new and fresh, and that
Sway (now MARSHALLTOWN) is the act that is leading the charge.
Twenty-five years from now, “Let It Roll” will be seen
as an album that influenced an entire generation of musicians.
This bodes well for all of music.
-James McQuiston
Editor, NeuFutur (print magazine)
Editor, http://www.neufutur.com (e-magazine)
To read the full review click
here
I've been waiting for a while for a band and song
to come along that will ultimately prove what country radio is
made of, and I've finally found it. Cowgirl Scene, the opening
track from Let It Roll, should put this band firmly on the Country
music map. Suffice it to say that on a major label with the right
marketing push, this is a #1 hit.
Wildy's
World
Review of SWAY's (now MARSHALLTOWN)debut album "Let It Roll"
To read the full review click
here
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