“Songs of magic and mayhem and of better days ahead … contemporary Irish Folk Rock at its very best.“  
Shay Clarke-Irish American News 

“As local emperors of Celtic roots-rock, The Elders have developed a reputation for bristling live shows and, even better, for exceeding their lofty reputation.”  
Timothy Finn-KANSAS CITY STAR

"The key to the band’s success is in its flawless blending of the Celtic storytelling tradition with contemporary instrumentation and, perhaps more importantly, their ability to write original songs that sound as timeless and authentic as the ancient jigs and reels that have inspired them."  
Brian Baker-PASTE Magazine 

“These boys don't just pick and grin, they damn near set their instruments on fire... The Elders really do play a style of music fused in a fashion no others have captured quite so well. They are marrow deep in their unique art, and it's not only pleasing as hell, but infectious."
Mark S. Tucker-Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange

“Rocking music, thoughtful stories, and wonderful poetry”  
Stephen McSweeney-Celtic Music Magazine

"This band started off great and has only gotten better over the years. The rich arrangements create strong moods from anthem sounding songs to more folky things. Their timeless sound deserves to be heard." Jamie O'Brien - Philadelphia Irish Edition

“The Elders are simply the best contemporary Irish band in America!  See them live and you’ll understand why they have such a following everywhere they’ve played.”  Doug Clifton-KCUV radio, Denver
 
"Racing the Tide is thrilling, pulsing, propulsive, fantastic Celtic-pop. These guys are a real find... a band to shout from the rooftops about."   Robert Oermann-MUSIC ROW Magazine
 
"What I hear is absolutely amazing ... The Elders are without a doubt one of the greatest finds this century."  
Charles Dewhurst-Lochbroom FM, Scotland
 

“The Elders’ music is far from common. The lyrical and musical excellence of these songs will stick in your mind long after the final track has played.”
   Ray Sidman-GOLDMINE Magazine 

“Great melodies, harmonies, musicianship, and song writing. The Elders are on a short list of great Celtic-Rock acts from around the world that I would speak proudly of."  John Bowles-Paddy Rock Radio
 
“I cannot say enough positive things about The Elders – their program was first class.  This outstanding band literally had people dancing in the aisles.”  
Douglas McFarlane-Williams Center for the Arts
 
“Simply put, one of the finest performances I have EVER seen, any genre, any venue!”  
Timothy Ace Holleran-Fairfield County Irish Fest (CT)
 
"The Elders’ songs are up-tempo, high-energy and delivered with passion and fire …but they are clever… a solid 11.5 on the 'rollicking' end of a scale from 1 to 10."  The Humm-Almonte, ONTARIO
 
"The 2007 Great American Irish festival was a huge success and in large part because of the Elders. People are still talking about the absolutely fantastic shows you put on."  Mark Sisti-Great American Irish festival, Herkimer, NY
 
"Named the Elders for good reason. Decades of combined experience have taught the band smart stagecraft, superb showmanship and taut professionalism. Many superstar acts would envy the level of audience participation the Elders achieve." 

Kansas City Star