Reviews: "With all the complex amalgamations that transform traditional bluegrass music into 21st century fusion mutations of itself - ''slamgrass,' ''jazzgrass,' and ''newgrass' among the curious nomenclatures - it's refreshing to find a band (loca [+]Reviews: "With all the complex amalgamations that transform traditional bluegrass music into 21st century fusion mutations of itself - ''slamgrass,' ''jazzgrass,' and ''newgrass' among the curious nomenclatures - it's refreshing to find a band (local, no less) that can deftly combine the music with other influences without fundamentally erring from its basic, deceptively simple all-strings ensemble ethos." Patriot Ledger 2/05
"'Cool as Tuesday' is an ode to Lowell, MA, women and whiskey. But it's not all raucous fun. There's a hint of melancholy in their tone and style, especially on ballads like Lonesome 49er." Lowell Sun 1/05
"Superbly recorded and played 'Cool as Tuesday' gives a whole new generation of listeners a taste of music from a time long gone by from a group of talented musicians that could very well be reincarnated. Good stuff!" Metronome Magazine 3/05
"You need to drive on this album, loving where you're headed and unable to wait for your destination, yet appreciating the anticipation... It's the perfect sound track for leaving or going home, wherever that place you feel comfortable enough to call 'home' is." Outlet Magazine 2/05
"In a state of apparent old-timey bliss, 'Cool as Tuesday' offers up an inviting mishmash of music that nods at several southern genres refusing to settle on any one particular, which keeps feel nice and airy." Portsmouth Herald 3/05
"'Cool as Tuesday' provides a refreshing glimpse at the creativity that we are all screaming for, whether we want to admit it or not." Nomasonha 4/05
"What a treat for the ears this disc is! It's undeniably bluegrass but with a very young feel. Songs about whiskey-drinkin' Irishmen, songs of leaving and coming home, lonesome songs of heartache and women with long black hair, and of course, songs about mama. Hot Day at the Zoo has definitely got something going on here!?" 168 Magazine 7/05
"Hard to believe a band with so much cracked corn soul is from Massachusetts. There's homebrewed magic here and returning for more swigs has only convinced me further of its kick. Take notice, Hot Day is gonna be around for a while!" JamBase 9/05
Liner Notes - Cool as Tuesday: When I was in Lowell for my annual appearance at the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival, I heard a gro
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