Press and Reviews

A nice review of our show in West Covina, California. He says Tom's last name is Morgan, which it isn't, but that's OK, because he says nice things. http://www.auralminority.com/palmwineboys.html

A good, extended interview with Richard

http://www.edificewrecked.com/archives/issuethree/pwb.shtml

Palm wine is the music of a lazy West African afternoon, sitting under a tree playing acoustic guitars and sipping the fermented-sap brew that gave the music its name. California's Palm Wine Boys use this musical tradition as a base for their sweet songs of people learning, loving, and struggling though life. I'm so used to hearing foreign languages it took me a couple listenings to accept how well the English lyrics fit with the lilting music. The arrangements are simple but rich, with subtle bass, flute, and percussion supporting the up-front guitars and vocals. Palm wine is a style that demands heart more than virtuosity, and the group's heart makes Up & Down sweet, soft, energetic, accessible, and full of sublime delights.
For more about palm wine music, see the band's page of info and links: palmwineboys.com/palmwine.html
©2004 Scott Allan Stevens, Earball Media

"Combining elements of highlife and acoustic folk, this group calls to mind all that is wonderful about African music: Hope, history, and a bit of joyful tipsiness." - Metro Santa Cruz

With a West African heartbeat, lightly lilting the soul of highlife and Afropop with a wholly acoustic approach, the Palm Wine Boys have caputred a sound appropriate to their namesake- lightly sweet, spreading warmth through your veins and intoxicating the mind with a hopeful spirit. Sung through soft acoustic guitar and humble male vocals, you might liken their style to echoing Paul Simon yet toned down; the spirit of highlife made for the simple, acoustic, folk-like realm. Absolutely delightful and refreshing, leaving a minty breeze to sharpen your senses. Pick this one up.- Tamara Turner, CD Baby

PALM WINE BOYS - SELF TITLED (self-released)
This CD is sooooo relaxing. It'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It's folk, pop, mellow, and rhythmic. Their catchy tunes will make you want
to get up and dance, or ya know...tap your foot. The group was originally an
eight piece band, but the group disbanded because the songs were too simple
and the sound was too massive. The key players then formed the Palm Wine Boys. "Bringing sensibilities of highlife, sokous, and township jive, to a
more mellow format."
-Bridgette W. (from kcsu.org)