Will McBride Group

"It doesn't take long to be able to like the latest single from Will McBride Group entitled "Karma". A funky blues instantly will make you sway little...the solo guitar makes you open and amazed. Blues drums from beginning to end are like sexy background dancers, faithfully escorting this song full of wisdom." Translated. - ParaPop

With fresh ideas alongside a comfortably familiar sound, “Karma” is a captivating new release. - Obscure Sound - Mike Mineo

Nice and cruisy, great sound! A bit of a prog rock feel to this song as well which I love...Well done - Soul Traveller Music

"This song sounds definitively "cool" and suave, with a combination of evident musicianship and catchy songwriting that retains the spirit of classic rock (guitar solo at 03:20) while still bringing forth some fresh ideas." - Obscure Sound - Mike Mineo

"McBride sports a strong voice, and cuts such as "If You Were Gone" nail the early '80s post-disco pop vibe that Hall & Oates mapped out with "Maneater." Similarly, the boisterous Big Easy swing of "Funkside" boasts an over-the-top energy that recalls Kool & the Gang." "To counter, McBride also offers a reverent take on Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are."...The record's real standout,..."Tell Me I'm Wrong" blends slinky bass and eerie keys in a way that recalls Elvis Costello's "Watching the Detectives."...music offers verve through juxtaposition—a real swagger." - Chris Parker - Independent Weekly Magazine

Three men who love to make music that moves but grooves, that would be Will McBride Group. “Mental Health Day” has this cool vibe to it, even though it’s about getting some time away from a chaotic life. It’s interesting to take a subject like that and toss it into this groove. With “All In” you get that same feel but of course the subject matter has changed. Here is where you can see this band on stage at a local farmer’s market, entertaining the community with feel good music. We switch things up with “If You Were Gone.” While the song still has a great soft beat, we see the heartbreak of Will McBride Group. We keep that going with what is probably my favorite from these guys, “Tell Me I’m Wrong.” It’s flow has a way of keeping you hooked from the start. The delivery is on point and the reality of it all is that it’s just a top notch mark in this band’s rolodex. If you’re a fan of adult contemporary music, check out Will McBride Group right now. (https://soundcloud.com/willmcbridegroup) - Band Blurb - Kendra Beltran

The CD “3Play,” by The Will McBride Band, is not only smart, but short and sweet. This trio really uses their talent to get the maximum amount of sound from their voices and instruments. Will McBride, the guitarist/vocalist has a wide range of styles on his guitar right down to the classic Leslie speaker type vibrato you'd hear on "Let It Be." Drummer/vocalist Eric Weaver brings something special to the album with grooves that illustrate rock, shuffle, bump, and jazz swings, juggling them with precision and skill all in a heartbeat. Rounding out 3Play is bassist/vocalist Jeff Hatley using jazz fusion in his approach, and he too demonstrates that he can kick it regardless of the tempo and groove.

The track "90 Minutes to Nowhere" shows how well they blend together vocally, and Will's lyrics ride well with the walking bass line, and slick hi hat drum beat. Again, some may think they hear an organ, but that's Will use of the Leslie effect on his guitar overdubs…. done very effectively. "Mental Health Day" is the second track and while it is different from the first and last, it is equally impressive. Besides, couldn’t we all use a mental health day every now and then, whether we admit it or not? This is a very cool song about getting your head together when situations aren't so easy, which is something that most people will be able to identify with. The last track on the album, "Ultimate Sacrifice," shows blends of several different influences; I heard Chicago, and a little Steely Dan without the horns. “Ultimate Sacrifice is faster than the other songs, but overall the mixes are well balanced, and the production is top shelf. Will McBride gets a strong buy recommendation from me.

These guys are much better than the average band, and you will be far from disappointed by this EP. My only gripe, if you can call it that, was that there were only 3 songs, and the album is so good that you don’t want it to end. Oh, well. Guess that’s what “replay” is for. - Paul Anderson - The Entertainment Bank