Reverse, Jabe @ The Lizard Lounge February 10, 2006

REVERSE - "These guys stand out from the heavy rock masses. There is that same wink and nod in this music that there was in early Nirvana. That wink and nod that says there may be a whole lot more going on here than we are letting on. Each song on this album is a ticking time-bomb of aggression buried deep inside a candy-filled pinata. Reverse has created the perfect recipe for hard rock: one part Nirvana emotional aggression, one part Radiohead song structure and experimentalism, throw in a dollop of texture from Brian Eno, and wrap it in a bow of original pop hooks." - John Stazinski Insite Magazine

JABE - This is all about texture - layers of earthy rhythms and inspiring grooves all drawn from the spirit of roots music. A medley of instruments like mandolin, banjo, fiddle, accordion, and harmonica, along with electric, acoustic, and slide guitars, bass (acoustic, electric, double), and drums and percussion are responsible for the wonderfully smoky flavor of Jabe's music. Team this blend with the first-rate playing of Jabe's band - Jay Aucella (bass), Dave Westner (drums), and Sean Staples (mandolin), and Jabe's edgy, folksy songwriting and vocal style, and you've got what I consider an outstanding album. I can't say enough about "Drama City" - I am captivated; completely tingling from the vibes this emanated. Too many good songs to pinpoint all together here - just for a smattering of hard folk, rock, bluegrass, blues, and roots, I urge you to check Jabe out. ? Debbie Catalano, Soundcheck Magazine