The Forest Hill Billies Press Reviews
Dolly Parton meets Yellow Man
The Forest Hill Billies turn the tides of right-on politically astute laughter into complete madness. Dolly Parton meets Yellow Man, ska madness and the TKO horns. The stage, fans and trumpets are filled with foam and manic screeching accompanies the wacky washboard, harmonica, sax and hysterical vocals.
SOUNDS
Hillbilly and screamin ska
Their first trick was to cram fifty assorted musical maniacs on to the (Glastonbury Festival) Accoustic Stage , an achievement in itself, surpassed only by their excellent repertoire of hillbilly and screamin ska
TIME OUT
A pulsating collection of influences
This sweaty, highly mobile ensemble from South London embrace a pulsating collection of influences.. Rockabilly, salsa, swing, country boogie and the main theme of the evening, Ska.
MELODY MAKER
A barnstormin’ selection of crowd pleasers
Fired by sax and trumpet and strengthened by a reliable rhythm section, the ‘Billies take all styles and whip them into a mammoth barnstormin’ selection of crowd pleasers
MELODY MAKER
The joint was definately jumpin‘
The set was lively, funny, and initiated a warm atmosphere of goodwill..the joint was definately jumpin’
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL REVIEW
Go see ’em!
Not a pretention in sight, The ‘Billies express an obvious love for their respective jobs and gainfully set about the task of re-creating a long-lost vibe with considerable aplomb. Go see ’em!
NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS
Trombone,
tea-chest bass and washboard
Unusual seven-piece from (you’ve guessed it) from Forest Hill, SE London, who use trombone, tea-chest bass and washboard to play their distinctive swing and R’n’B
CITY LIMITS MAGAZINE
Highly tipped
by most in
the know
The Forest Hill Billies (the name says it all) come from South East London and are highly tipped by most in the know
MELODY MAKER
