DJ Review

DJ Reviews

On this page we will share some of the comments we have received from Bluegrass DJs playing Williams & Clark Expedition's Music.

Hey Kimberly,

Many thanks, as always, for sending us a copy of your new project, which I think is your best to date. The sublime vocals, hard-driving instrumentation, interesting arrangements and killer original tracks make for spirited listening. I quite taken with the original material, particularly "Get Gone Blues," "Sad Is the Union" (probably my favorite), the title track and all the originals. I couldn't agree more with the sentiment expressed in "Graduation Prayer" (don't get me started!) and Blake's comedic bit was just hilarious. This is fine bluegrass and rest assured I'll be doing my best to see that it's played here in Nashville and in our other syndicated locations. My offer to come down and do a live taping for future airplay still stands, if and when you all ever get the chance.

Thanks again!

Dave Higgs

Nashville Public Radio

Bluegrass Breakdown"

Kimberly,

Thank you for sending me a copy of "The Old Kentucky Road." I played two tracks from it Monday night and I expect to be playing a multitude of assorted tracks from the album for months to come! I don't think there's a bad track on the album.

If you have any other CDs that you'd like me to share with my listeners, please feel free to pass them along.

Thanks again,
Chuck Holloway
"Miles of Bluegrass"
KRVM - 91.9 FM
Eugene, OR

Dear Kimberly,

The new CD is fantastic! I received it in the mail today, and it went immediately into my CD player and hasn't left there since. I'm anxious to share your great new music with the listeners to my radio show. The original tunes are wonderful. Too often, today's contemporary bluegrass songs lack something, but your group has crafted some songs that will stand up alongside the bluegrass standards.

Congratulations too on your IBMA nomination! I look forward to introducing the group at your show here in Jonesboro as not only an IBMA nominee but also as an IBMA winner as well. You certainly deserve to win, and I believe you will. Joe Ross

I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW WE RECEIVED YOU LATEST RELEASE "THE OLD KENTUCKY ROAD." WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL CUTS INCLUDING THE GOSPEL AND THE COMEDY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.

GLEN HARLOW
WZAP RADIO
PO BOX 369
BRISTOL, VA 24203

We are happy to say "Born to Roam" has received airplay on at least 388 stations and the World Wide Web!

Dave Higgs, Bluegrass Breakdown writes:

Many thanks for the new CD, which I have enjoyed immensely. The band crackles and the songs are played with energy and fire. The arrangements are creative, interesting and full of surprises (like the killer rendition of "Across the Blue Ridge Mountains"). You all have definitely further developed your own sound and have something really compelling and unique going on here. If I had to pick favorites I'd go with the two instrumentals (they rock!), "Around This Fire," "Let Me Fly Low" and the tunes written by Kimberly's dad, which are really special.

Dear Kimberly, This short note to let you know that I received a couple of days ago the CD you kindly sent. Thank you very much! This album is great and perfectly fits the format of my show.

I will give it significant airplay. My favorite tracks are:

- #2 A Better Day

- #4 Expedition

- #5 Fly Away Home

- #6 Born To Roam

- #11 Together All Alone

- #12 Let Me Fly Low

I can't wait to share this great music and my enthusiasm with my listeners. Again, thank you. I'm *very* grateful.

All the best, Mathias Andrieu NSEO 95.2 FM Paris, France

I received the CD. I loved it! I will be playing it on WRFL 88.1 FM on Saturday morning. I'm not on again until January 10th.. I will play it on that day. Thanks for sending it. Keep up the good work,and Happy new Year!

Dave Kiser

I received the CD, many thanks. I was really impressed by the music, great quality and excellent musicanship and vocals - I thoroughly enjoyed it!

As promised, I featured the CD on one of my shows, and following is the playlist:

September 23 2003:
Standing on the mountain - Williams & Clark
Stevens deep coal mine - Jim Hurst
Man on the side of the road - Slim Dusty (Aust)
I'll never do better than you - Charlie Sizemore & Ralph Stanley
Across the blue ridge mountain - Williams & Clark
Mountain high feeling low - Rickie Simkins
Bound for glory - Trev & Kim Warner (Aust)
Peace to far off places - Jenny Lester
West Texas again - Williams & Clark
For years - Rock County
Ghost in this house - Alison Krauss & Union Station
Simple life - Ricky Skaggs
No end of love - Williams & Clark
Angel in my dreams - Phoenix
Midnight call - Don Rigsby
New pair of glasses - David Petersen & 1946
Expedition - Williams & Clark

Again, many thanks for the CD, it is being put to great use! I wish you and the band lots of success!

Kind regards,

Tony Lake

Just wanted to say a special thanks for stopping by and spending some time with us last weekend while you were on your little tour of NC. Several of our listeners have made positive comments about your band this week in my travels. I was truly impressed with your work. Every one of you should be proud of the talent you have, and grateful that you found each other to make the sound that you do.

Planning on getting a few more of your cuts from the first CD on the show this week.

Did you guys have a good trip home?

Keep in touch.

Bob Barden, Fayetteville NC Public Radio

Nick Barr-WAMC Northeast Public Radio, on WCE's "Born To Roam" CD:

This is the second album from Williams and Clark Expedition, and it avoids the “sophomore jinx.” With veterans Blake Williams (banjo) and Bobby Clark (mandolin) providing splendid instrumental work, augmented by the incredible Tim Crouch on fiddle (a great addition), the music flows with vocal leads from Kimberly Williams (bass) and Wayne Southwards (guitar). There’s a good mix of originals and composition from some of the great contemporary songwriters (John Hartford, Dixie Hall) and some of the great but lesser known ones (Billy Joe Foster, Keith Tew, Billy Smith, Jeff White and two from Kimberly’s dad, Phillip East) plus an old tune from Flatt and Scruggs and a Delmore Brothers tune. As a radio programmer, I can count on any cut from this album being a positive addition to my program (one minor complaint, coming from a radio person: it would be helpful if they included the times for each song). Watch for WCE to emerge as one of the great new acts in bluegrass music (even if the individuals aren’t all that new).

Cary Allen Fields-WICR 88.7 University of Indianapolis Radio writes:

I sure regret not getting a chance to meet the band at Bean Blossom! I'll make it a point to catch up with you all at IBMA. I have a copy of "Born To Roam" and it sounds great. I've been featuring it on the show every week since receiving it. I've enjoyed a healthy number of requests to hear more, too! My ballot from IBMA arrived in the mail today and you and your compadres can count on my vote for emerging artists, I was very pleased to see you had made the cut. If you play anywhere within 100 miles of Indy please let me know and I'll add the date to our events calendar and mention it on the air. Take care and stay in touch, Cary Allen Fields WICR 88.7 University of Indianapolis Radio

Walt Riddle, Classic Country Jamboree, WCJC Radio writes:

After listening to the entire new CD titled "Born to Roam" by Williams & Clark Expedition, it seems to me that they are on the trail to Bluegrass stardom. This is a great collection whose authenticity must be measured by the way it expresses the creativity of the singers and musicians alike. The vocals by Kimberly Williams are delivered smoothly and are extremely "easy to listen to". Williams & Clark are well on their way to the top of the mountain. All Bluegrass and Country fans will savor the sounds of the "Born to Roam" CD by Williams & Clark Expedition. It's a CD that's not only enjoyable but also inspirational.

Williams & Clark Expedition - Born To Roam: Very talented bluegrass band. Good mix of vocals, instrumentals, ballads and gospel; something for everyone. Best bets: #1 Standing On The Mountain and #11 Together All Alone. (Radio Joe) Joe Takacs, WRFL Americana Director

Zeke Buttons, The Blue Yodel #9, WRFL 88.1, Lexington, KY, writes:

You all have a good CD there...I played "West Texas Again" on my last show, I hope to feature your CD in the near future. Thanks

Frank P. Hoppe Bluegrass, Etc. - KCSN 88.5 fm writes:

I received the "Born to Roam" CD and I enjoyed hearing it very much. The songwriting is very high caliber and the performances and recording is outstanding. You have a good deal to be proud of here. I'll be playing a lot of material from this CD on my show.

G'day Kimberly, I want to thank you for sending me your album, and it was my feature album last week. (see playlist at http://www.hawkradio.org.au/bluegrass ) It'll be the feature on my show Music from Foggy Hollow on bluegrasscountry.org inabout 2 weeks. Watch the front page at http://bluegrasscountry.org and on Wednesday afternoons they change the week's shows and update the home page. Cheers, Mike Kear, Austrialia

Laurie Mills of Laurie Mills Entertainment, Canada, writes:

I've just completed my listen to Prime Cuts 63 and wanted to say how impressed I am with the really tight sound of the band.

Dominique Lemarechal of Radio RCF Rivages, France, writes-

Just heard your fantastic song, "Born To Roam" on Prime Cuts of Bluegrass-63. Can't wait to hear the rest of the songs on the album.

Don Miller, the Doctor of Bluegrass, says-

What a fine and tasteful project! If you like bluegrass music; you'll love this cd. It's not everyday you hear this quality. Highly recommended. Don Miller, The Dr. of Bluegrass WQLC powercountry 102.com

An expedition to great bluegrass. Well, they found it! This is how it should sound. Joe Wills, WBZC

I was very impressed with the group's first CD, and it looks like their follow-on effort is right on the money. Les McIntyre, WAMU

This group has some of the best vocalists in bluegrass. Command of instruments are captivating and the harmonies superior. Excellent song that will have listeners asking for more off this project. Wayne Bledsoe, KUMR

Very good, down home traditional grass. Listeners love it! Ted Clark, JRR International Shortwave

Exciting new band. The entire "Born To Roam" project is full of songs that will eventually make it into the playlist. I'm currently reviewing the album for Bluegrass Now. Thanks to Prime Cuts it didn't slip under my "bluegrass radar!" Cary Allen Fields, WICR

Good kick-off for a radio show. Great harmony and instrumental work. Bill Knowlton, WCNY/WUNY/WJNY

Wow! Their voices blend so well together! They are very talented. I like their sound. Would like the whole project. Annette McGhee, WRFG

Punchy and right on target for an up-tempo radio show like mine. Super fiddle! Bryan Chalker, Caroline Country

Good solid bluegrass music that should help pave Williams & Clark Expedition's way to the top. Chuck Holloway, KRVM

Maybe now this group will get the recognition it deserves. Good stuff! Ray Hicks, KTTR

Super pickers and a super song. Please send me a copy . Larry Roberts, WGCS

Will climb charts! Garry Tilley, WDSL

Nice song. Nicely done. Kimberly's voice is appealing. Great job. Tony Burke, WMMT

Good, hard-edged bluegrass. Sure would like the project for radio! Paul Morris, WXKQ

Like Prime Cuts said, it is toe-tappin', honest-to-goodness bluegrass at its best. Good work. Arthur Berman, CITR

Lots of potential in this band of veterans. Dave Rousseau, KKUS

I have to agree with all of the comments in the liner notes - this certainly is an exciting new group. Wilson Moore, CHMA

Good song/singer. Deserves airplay! Walt Riddle, WCJC

Been playing this ever since I received the PCB disk. Would like to hear more from this group. May try to contact them for possible interview. Sherman Funk, WSDS

Good song. I'll play it. Orin Friesen, KFDI

Williams and Clark are on an expedition to become a regular part of your listening day. Ronnie Moretz, WZJS

We like the style and sound of this cut. Very good number. Jim Taylor, WNOI

Very nice! I especially like the banjo kick and break. Everything is nice about this. I appreciate the effort and all the talent. When can we expect more? Don Miller, WQLC

Good up-tempo song. Vocals crystal clear. Should suit all formats. Hedley Charles, Coastal.FM

I haven't heard the whole album but I just got it in the mail and if this song's an indication of the album, I'd say I'll be playing it often. Jack Duke, WROG

W.C.E. get lots of airtime on my show! Tom Brantley, WMSR

Golly gee, this is for me. How ya gonna beat it?! Gene Roberts, KDHX

Great fiddle, banjo and guitar. Ross Harvey, CKUT Radio McGill

Never heard of this group. But, hope to hear more. Sandra Quam, KSER

This cut had airplay on 5/21/03 and 6/23/03. I would like to get the entire CD so I can play additional cuts from it. Mike Wuerstle, WXLV

Excellent vocals with instrumentation. Dave Mohr, WCAZ

Good stuff with fine drive. Good harmonies. Mario Wildner, Radio Dresden

A real “together” band. The sound lopes along with the singing-comfortable and natural. Janice McLaughlin, WMUB

Hadn't heard this band before. Great sound. Rich Baker, WOSU

Just as bluegrass should be! Good lead and harmony work. J. R. Hornyak, WVOA

Send full project to WYSO. It will get played! Thanks! Joe Colvin, WYSO

Good job guys. I would like a copy of this CD. I have your first and play it a good bit. Good luck! David Snyder, WRIX

Great sound. This is a group to watch. Steve Winters, WSHU/WSUF

Hope to hear more from this group. Carl Solander, WOJB

Very good song. Dominique Lemarechal, Radio RCF Rivages

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