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"The Stapletons Roll..."

...."like the Black Crowes stuck on a ranch with CCR." - D. Pfarr - City Beat


"Check 'Em Out"

"Short flashes of bluesy garage rawk, with a flair for heady, streamlined arrangements. If Steve Sholes teamed up with Alan Freed to write the history of rock, this quintet would've been an ideal sound. It's music that we need...because of its intimate familiarity." - K.C. - Metro Pulse (Knoxville,TN.)


"Best Cincinnati Releases of '06"

The brothers Stapleton regrouped for "Superstar Revolution", a highly tuneful, well-crafted collection of shit-kickers and the occasional soul stirring ballad, including "Surrender" and "America", two of the finest songs the band has ever produced. The band's ace musicianship has never come through as strongly as it does on "Superstar", which also comes closest to capturing the band's infectious live energy on tape." - M. Breen - City Beat


"Year's Best '06"

...The Stapletons have put out one of the year's best pop efforts with happy, hopeful, play-it-loud rock. There's a touch of social commentary, but always staying playful, refreshingly leaving any indie rock angst behind." - R. Bird - Cincinnati Post


"Things You Should Know About Music Guide"

"The Stapletons have been cleaning up local music awards (they recently performed The Last Waltz in it's entirety), have packed venues across the country and have already released three records to be proud of." - Esquire Magazine


"The Cincinnati Post had this to say,"

"The Stapletons are out with their second album which flashes great bluesy garage band pop. A good old fashioned rock album, meant to be played as loud as the neighbors will stand." - Rick Bird


"The Cincinnati Enquirer boasted,"

"Imagine the Black Crowes re-cast as country rockers. Newky Stapleton's lead guitars provide the instrumental edge, moving from razor shap blues licks into twangy country rave-up and back again. Low Dealers is a rocking good time." - Larry Nager, Cincinnati Enquirer


"Cin Weekly Magazine says"

..."it's practically impossible to not smile while you watch the crew rock out - whether it's the energetic pop rock songs or the brothers' wild hair and charming threads." - Kari Wethington, Cin Weekly


Discography

Spirit of 76, 2001 Independent Debut Album
Pepsi Jammin On Main, 2001 Compilation Release
Hidden Treasures (Cincinnati's Tribute to King Records' Legacy), 2002
Low Dealers and Hanger's On, 2002 3rd Silo Records
Hit The Hay Compilation Vol. 7, 2004 Sound Asleep Records (Sweden)
Superstar Revolution, 2006 Independent Release

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Bio

Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, The Stapletons play a mighty blend of passionate, psychedelic flavored garage-n-roll with a Midwestern twist. The brothers first album, “Spirit of 76” was released to critical acclaim garnering best new act in both the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards (presented by CityBeat magazine) and the CAMMY awards (presented by The Cincinnati Enquirer).
Following the release of "Spirit" The Stapletons signed with 3rd Silo Records and released, “Low Dealers and Hanger’s On”. The people spoke once again and voted The Stapletons rock band of the year at the 2003 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. The boys then hit the road to support "Low Dealers"and the single "Pulse" which was being spun on college radio in the southeast. The brothers worked the road making return visits to New York City, Boston, New Orleans, Atlanta, and St. Louis.
The new stellar album, "Superstar Revolution" has been garnering national praise and enabled the band to sign with Minneapolis based, Tinderbox Music. The title track has enjoyed considerable college/indie radio play across the country and allowed The Stapletons to boost their continued touring resume.
Catch the addictive swagger of The Stapletons quintet as they take over your hometown.

See you out there!