Moreland & Arbuckle: Press

Summary of Press by Various Wonderful Writers
“Moreland & Arbuckle put the edge back in blues-rock with their big league debut album, 1861.”
Blurt Magazine

“In the end, 1861 reveals a band in full command of the musical and emotional content of its art, not too polished, not too rough, always deeply invested emotionally and musically in every moment of their journey. Flesh, blood and bone they may be, but theirs is transcendent work. Calling it one of the best albums of the year is to diminish it. It has classic written all over it.”
The Bluegrass Special

“A half dozen years back the raw drum and guitar duo The Black Keys started a blues revival of sorts. Many followed, few succeeded in creating a reasonable resonance. Moreland and Arbuckle, however, are an exception. Actually a trio - with friends - this band creates a subtle racket through a foot-stomping, passion-filled, howlin' roar down a sweltering Southern highway.”
The Reporter-Herald, Colorado

“Guitarist Aaron Moreland and vocalist/harmonica Dustin Arbuckle stick to the basics here, and they do it so well, with such confidence and power, that one has to consider this record a blessing to the soul of modern music."
Eat Sleep Drink Music

"The music on "1861" roars out at you like a tornado cutting a path through the great plains. From the opening notes of "Gonna Send You Back to Georgia" this music grabs you and refuses to let go, pulling you along on a joyous roots ride."
Brett Flemming, WEVl Memphis

"Totally fresh and thought engaging! If these boys can slug it out, they'll one day be house hold names."
The Blues Hound, 90.1 FM KPFT Houston

“While Arbuckle’s harp and growling vocals command attention, the real star here is Aaron Moreland’s magic with electric, cigar box, and, on a powerful “Wrong I Do,” sliding resonator guitars. The album closes with a six minute jam that promises a great live set.”
Skyscrapper #29

“In a world of musical perfection, Moreland and Arbuckle’s raw distorted tones are more than refreshing. Unshaven and at times coarse, Aaron Moreland’s dense and primitive guitar grooves combined with Dustin Arbuckle’s raspy vocals and edgy harmonica fire up their earthy, rural blues.”
Metronome Magazine, Boston

“In Moreland & Arbuckle, Aaron Moreland, along with singer/harpist Dustin Arbuckle, whips his strings and melts the windings with his slide on '1861' (Northern Blues). The pride of Kansas plays Hill Country stomps like his life depends on it.”
Guitar Edge Magazine

“Raw and raucous, unconfined by convention and more interested in feel than formula, this is stellar stuff from a band to watch. Highly recommended!"
Canadianblues.ca

“The 12 tracks (1861) are raucous and real, edgy with raw distortion, and driven by drummer Brad Horner's backbeat, which smokes like a freight train. Dustin Arbuckle, on vocals and harmonica, infuses each song with rich resonance and warmth, while his partner, Aaron Moreland, keeps it grungy with electric, resonator, parlor, and cigar-box guitars.”
Good Sound

“While few would think of Kansas as a center for low-down blues, the rise of Moreland & Arbuckle may change all that. Dustin Arbuckle's powerful vocals and passionate harmonica and Aaron Moreland's passionate and frequently rockish guitar solos sound like they could have come straight from the Delta.”
4 ½ Star Review, All Music Guide