“I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I am” – Robert Stigwood
“A most unusual performance. A fascinating act” – Variety Magazine
” Not since Cream have I been so blown away by a Rock trio” — Artie Kornfeld, co-creator of Woodstock, 1969
“This music is destined to become an inspiration for future generations”. — Renegade News, Michigan
” . . . a serving of dynamic, urgent vocals and musicality. The thick throaty vocals are impassioned, the chords are heavy and dissonant and the lyrics are insightful. Search high and low for this and you won’t be disappointed. . . lose yourself in the story and the music” — The Gleaner, Rutgers University
The music evokes a late 60s – style sound with catchy guitar riffs and dramatic, passionate vocals while displaying an eclectic and unique song writing craft. The band executes all stop-start rhythms, mood changes and textural nuances with skill and feeling”. — Tao News Magazine, NYC
Out of Brooklyn comes one of the Most influential releases of the 1990s – capturing a mixture of late 1960s acid tripping guitar solos, fused with deep blues riffs and distorting the whole mixdown into neo-nuclear reactions. — Renegade News, Michigan
Well, I certainly didn’t expect to experience such a powerful and moving performance. These local New York boys who comprise this phenomenon are miles ahead of every band around here. — Good Times Magazine
It is the combination of love and passion that has fueled every ground breaking artist from poet to painter. . . driven with that passion, this band’s live performances have elevated them to a “must-see” status. — Gavin Radio Magazine
When I saw you hang your guitar behind you and feed back I wanted to get on my knees and bow down to you. ” Fan – at The Spiral, Alphabet City, NYC
” I can tell you’ve been around… Everybody is here tonight to see you play…All musicians’ eyes are on you.” Gerry, owner of Tinkerstreet Cafe, Woodstock, NY
” I have never seen anything like this. I can’t think of anybody that influenced you…There’s no one like you.” Lead singer of U.S. Bandits – at Images, Fairview, NJ
” You are one of the best – if not the best artist I ever saw. ” The Black Cowboy, Chris – at Woodstock, NY
” York will never be the same. No one has ever seen anything like this…What drug are you using? I need some.” Tracy Williams,lead singer/ guitarist of Pill Poppa – at Thunderock Cafe, York, Pennsylvania
I understand you’re band’s performances. It’s from another Galaxy. I’m not even quite sure what you’re doing. But whatever it is, I’m gonna videotape you and we’ll send it to Mars where i think you should own Mars – your own colony of insanely fantastic performers.” No Records voice message from NY radio disc jockey, Frankie V
It’s one thing that you can play 90 miles an hour, but it’s another thing that you know how to play beautifully. I hear maybe a little Hendrix and Stevie Ray, but you are your own musician. A 3 piece band I never knew could do so much. I’ll never be the same about 3 pieces.” Mike – at Pontiac Grille, Philadelphia
” You don’t play the guitar, you own the guitar. You don’t play the guitar, you own the guitar. Do you understand me? In all my over 35 years listening and watching bands I have never heard anything like you. You are the best. No one comes near you. Maybe Hendrix, but you have no gimmicks, you’re really playing. You are not like anyone I’ve ever heard or seen.” Bob, 2nd floor resident over The Mighty Firenze, Philadelphia
” I’m sorry… I touched your strings trying to feel the heat. I was wondering how the guitardidn’t explode.” Chris, lead guitarist of Pill Poppa – at Thunderock Cafe, York, Pennsylvania
” Your music is like fine art. The more you hear it the more you like it.” Angela Camillieri, photographer of the Wildstarfires logo • at CBGB, NYC
” Your performance has Classical elements because of the stop/starts, the crescendos and the tempo changes.”
Mary Briganti • at Westbury Music Festival, L.I., NY
” The most amazing band since Cream . . . You are crazy . . . Everybody that sees you must think that you’re gone. Obviously, you know exactly what you’re doing . Juan • at Images, Fairview, NJ
” We’ll have you back soon. The word is out that you’re insane.” Tyler, manager of The Balcony at Trocadero • Philadelphia
” You know you’re crazy”. Rennie Xosa, bassist of Montana Screams • at Nightingales, Alphabet City, NYC
” Man, you guys are nut cases. I cant believe this CD , man. This is some crazy stuff on here. The first tune, Not From Here. I cant get over it.” No Records voice message from fan, Ron Luke
” This guy is like Clark Kent. He’s the white Jimi Hendrix.” Leonard Anthony, fan • at The Cup, Tompkinsville, NYC
” You are the best band that ever played here.” Jan, sound man • at Webster Hall, East Village, NYC
” In 27 years that I’m here I never heard a band this good “. Bartender • at Woodstock, NY
” Tighter than a nun . . . you blew our friggin minds . . . I will never be the same . . . I’ve never seen anything like this “. Fan • at The Mighty Firenze, Philadelphia
” Only Nina Knows is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard in my whole entire life. I’ve listened to it about 200 times already and
I’m gonna need another copy ’cause i think I burnt a hole in it “. No Records voice message • Joey Cowell, Brooklyn musician
” You should be arrested. I never saw anything like this . . . I love duct tape”. George • at The @ Bar, St.Marks Place, NYC
” This little town will double the next time you come here”. Fan • at The Tinkerstreet Cafe, Woodstock, NY
” This is the best show I’ve seen since . . . Nothing. You’re in a class by yourself “. Fan • at The Orange Bear, Tribeca, NYC
” After Hey Joe, I thought he was crying. It was the most beautiful thing I ever saw “. Darren • at The Spiral, Alphabet City, NYC
” Why are you not a star?” Chris, bassist with Sir • at Images, Fairview, NJ
” You are a star. It is my job to tell the world “. manager/ producer/ Select Records founder, Fred Munao
” You’re the man “. Darryl Jenifer, bassist of Bad Brains • at Tinkerstreet Cafe, Woodstock, NY
” What hole did you crawl out of ? How come I never heard of you ? Eddie Arjun, lead guitarist of The Soul Dogs • at Notel Motel, Alphabet City, NYC
” I wanna be on your world tour “. Eddie, manager of Notel Motel • at Alphabet City, NYC
” You are on one hundred percent adrenaline . . .Your time has come . . . Don’t stop, whatever you do . . . I’m sorry I’m not with you”. Gussy Kydd, drummer of Pepa.Beads.Kydd • at SRO Cafe, Tompkinsville, NYC
” I have now engineered for ten thousand bands. You guys are my favorite group. . . I love that guitar. Never stop using it – and that coil like Blue Cheer”. Kenny • at The Spiral, Alphabet City, NYC
” I dont wanna shake your hand. I will bow down to you.” Lord Bishop of Manhattan Mirror Magazine • at Images, Fairview, NJ
” I don’t wanna shake your hand. I will bow to you.” Jason • at The Tinkerstreet Cafe, at Woodstock, NY
” Now, are you a believer ?” John, manager of Trocadero • to Craig, from Philadelphia Weekly • at The Mighty Firenze, Philadelphia
” Every head was turned your way, and everyone was silent. I have never seen that before “. Louie, security • at The Lion’s Den, Greenwich Village, NYC
” Tonight I no longer play the guitar. I’ve never heard anything like you “. Fan • at Nightingales, Alphabet City, NYC
” You are so different, it seems like you were born to do this “. Debbie, of Jacob Blatt Booking • at Pontiac Grille, Philadelphia
” My ears will be ringing for 2 days. When’s the next show? I’m coming.” Mike Bruno • at Webster Hall, East Village, NYC
” I have never seen so much energy in my life. I could’ve never known what to expect. This is so different from anything I’ve ever seen. Can I please have a hug? ” Cindy Porteous • at The Mighty Firenze, Philadelphia
” You are the Man In The Moon . . . You are the greatest inspiration in my life.” Cindy Porteous • at John And Peter’s, New Hope, Pennsylvania
” I’m glad I worked here tonight. I never saw anything like this ” Jason, sound engineer • at The Balcony, Philadelphia
” If that was just a warm up, I now have the chills. I can’t wait for your set.” Mike, manager • at Spoilsport’s, Philadelphia
” I want to make this band famous. Call me as soon as possible”. Lord Bishop • Manhattan Mirror Magazine
” I cant believe you topped yourself. You are one hell of a performer and one hell of a talent, and you’re amazing. I haven’t seen somebody like you in a long long time”. No Records voice message • NY Radio DJ, Frankie V
” You remind me of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Keep doing what you do. I know what you’re doing. Don’t let anyone stop you.” Benny Stigler, actor/singer • at The Philadelphia Music Conference
All women went home with wet pants. It is impossible not to react”. Nadine Lusardi, the first No Records president • at The Orange Bear, Tribeca, NYC
” Now I know why you wanted the microphone taped down “. Sound engineer • at CBGB, NYC
I can see the obvious influences and I believe you are a cross between Hendrix and Led Zepplin. But you are your own character.” Jason Blatt, booking agent • at Pontiac Grille, Philadelphia
” I have never seen anything like this. You blew that Boston band away. They made the mistake of staying to hear you”. Neil • at The CMJ Festival, NYC
” I see every band that comes in here and I was just standing here in awe of you guys.” Manager of Marty’s • Portchester, Connecticut
” A favorite cult band that speaks to the spectacle of Rock, coupling their own spastic live performances into a bundle of sonic dynamite.” Editor’s pick • Philadelphia Weekly
” Rock poetry, unbounded by conventional forms and full of passion. . . All the guys are such professional players.” Billboard Magazine
” I’ve seen Pepa play a few times. . . Anyone who can do the things he does and still manages not to miss a note is amazing . . . This guy is a must to see as well as hear . . . The only one i can compare him to is Jimi Hendrix, but (they do ) their own thing . . . Billi Pepa’s stage presence is captivating, you can see he plays with raw passion. The guitar is a part of him, like a 3rd arm. It’s like he feels every note he plays. These guys are great . . . Believe me, to get the full effect of this band you have to see them as well as hear them. “Bruce Miller, singer/ guitarist of Savant • Youtube review (“Billi Pepa , Amarcord”)
” See you guys on top ” Bill Aucoin, original manager of Kiss • at The Spiral, Alphabet City, NYC
” You are what Rock and Roll is and should always be.” Funk Diva, film producer/ director • at The Lion’s Den, Greenwich Village, NYC