"First, your band is awesome. I couldn't tear myself away from your set...you are magic together. I don't take things like this lightly. You can quote me on this." Chris Palmer Rivercity Bluegrass Festival Owner
 

"Urban Monroes had that high lonesome sound down to a science with a silken-throated lead singer." Jambase Review by Sarah Hagerman for String Summit
 

"As a music journalist it my duty to report the facts. I followed the Urban Monroes in two consective shows. The first was a festival in Florence, the second was in Eugene at the Emerald Valley Opry. Beautiful Alison Krauss-like vocals in a consistently captivating delivery had every eye and ear focused on the band. Explosive instrumental picking from each of the Urban Monroes made for two very exciting evenings. I can not recommend this band more." Steve's Bluegrass Blog
 

"I'm listening to the Urban Monroes tracks right now and your music is ridiculously HOTTT!!  Thanks for sharing your music with me. I can't wait to play you on my show!!!" The Bluegrass Mix Radio
 

"I was prepared for a good time, but I wasn't prepared to be blown away by one of the bands on Saturday's roster.  The Urban Monroes, a bluegrass band from the north part of the Willamette Valley, are just a superb example of a contemporary take on traditional bluegrass.  Their playing was tight and fast when it needed to be--just listen to their take on "My Window Faces The South"--and swingy and slow in their lovely version of Karla Bonoff's "Home."  Listening to the CD here at home, we get to play our favorites over again and focus on the musicianship as well.

I saw from the website that they'll be at the Emerald Valley Opry here in Eugene this spring.  I'm definitely marking the calendar for that one.  I suggest that if you get a chance to see them live, you take it". From the blog of Lynn Daniels Anderson  http://www.allaboutoregon.blogspot.com/
-Fan Review from Florence
 

You guys rocked. I really like what you've got going on. Hope to hear your music again somewhere live. Thanks for the awesome music! Christian H.
-Fan review from Eastside Bluegrass Concert Series
 

Howdy-my kids and I had a blast at your show last night at the Eastside Bluegrass series. You guys did a great job! Lynette  K.
-Fan review from Eastside Bluegrass Concert Series

WOW! MAN Oh MAN! I go right down that golden road with you all 50 times I have listened to "Aspen". Your writing, vocal and instrumental abilities softens and strengthens my spirit beyond words. You are amazing. Mary C.
-Fan review from Facebook of the song "When the Aspens Turn"
 

(the fan review below was sent to us after our show at Bluegrass and Birdfest at the Old Liberty Theater)

"My girlfriend, Jean, and I went to Birdfest yesterday thinking we might hear some good music and enjoy the beautiful fall day. Little did we know that we'd discover the best music we've heard in a summer full of bluegrass festivals. You guys are awesome. That's a much overused word these days, but in your case it's absolutely appropriate because Jean and I were truly in awe listening the power, beauty, and soulful nature of your music.

When people think of Bill Monroe, they usually think of a very specific way of playing, the so called "bluegrass tradition" that Bill created. But what Bill Monroe represents to me is pure originality and soul. He was so bluesy and soulful. And there was nothing he ever did that wasn't informed by his personal artistic vision and straight from his heart, I think. You acquit yourselves very well in  this version of the "tradition" because there is an authenticity and soul to your music that rings like a bell.

It was a great day for Jean and I. We picked up your CD and are enjoying it very much...So all in all, this was a pretty special
Saturday for us. We'll be keeping an eye on your schedule and hope to catch you whenever we can, especially the festivals next summer. I hope you guys hit some of the ones here in the NW. Thank you so much for the music. The world is a better place with the musical karma you're putting into it."
-Fan Review from Bluegrass and Birdfest
 

"Listen to The Urban Monroe's "If you Stay" and their cover of "Time of your life," they leave me speechless, I mean, literally speechless, they're just that good ... I'm udderly speechless with the vocal ability and instrumental ability of The Urban Monroes."
-Fan review found in an online blog