“They are good old boys whose only goal is to steamroll a room with down home rock and roll.. A truly powerful power-trio; Jonathan Meadows, Mark Levy and Scott Lane put the pedal to the floor from the first note, and they kept it full throttle all night long.. they are drawing on the roots of pure rock and giving it a feel all their own.”Listen Up Denver
“We are shocked that this is just their first [LP] and are already waiting what their future holds. This Denver-based band was able to pack The Bluebird, one of the city’s most prominent venues, not an easy task. In my opinion There aren’t too many genuine rock bands around anymore. The Congress embodies the nitty-gritty, authentic sound of a traditional rock band, one that’s rare but certainly a gem.”Swaager
“Our friend Brianna Hernandez of Early Bird // Night Owl chatted with lead guitarist, Scott Lane, about The Congress’ new album, summer tour plans and living in Denver..” UnifiedFunkOption.com
“With the act’s debut long-player, Whatever You Want, the outfit comes through with twice the swagger and sounds even more rocking and refined as it mixes in elements of guitar-heavy Southern rock infused with vibrant vocals and a heaping helping of soul.”Westword
“Tracks like ‘Keep Virginia’ and ‘Jonah Gideon’ exemplify the authoritative songwriting that has become a hallmark of The Congress.”MusicMarauders.com
“The Congress specializes in old-school rock that’s immediately reminiscent of hey-day Little Feat with soulful vocals, fluid guitar work and the drive of gritty R&B grooves.. the group eschews current trends in genre-mashing in favor of honest journeys through distorted vintage blues and epic, fist-pumping bar anthems.”Elevation Outdoors
“[The Congress] thrives on finding new ways to bend and change its music, staying on the road and connecting with fans across the country.”North Mississippi News
“The Congress – Live at Oxford Music Festival”Oxford Local Voice
“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, The Congress is a forceful rock outfit that combines great vocals and a level of tightness that is truly compelling.”MusicMarauders.com
“It’s those influences of rhythm and blues, British rock ’n’ roll and Southern soul that keep a driving tempo through their improvisational and psychedelic tendencies.”Steamboat Pilot
“Denver rock ‘n’ roll outfit The Congress has been touring almost non-stop in the two years since it’s first EP, and this month, the guys start working on their first full-length studio album.”Colorado Daily
“Anchored by strong songwriting, The Congress draws comparisons to Little Feat, The Rolling Stones, and The Black Crowes while maintaining an originality that is attracting the attention of critics across the country.”
Listen Up Denver
“They’re my personal, absolute favorite band coming out of Denver.”Longmont Times
“The lucky ones who have seen The Congress live would agree that they’re more than competent in their musical ability, and their foundation in rock n’ roll allows them to be emotive, robust, energetic, low-key, and anything in between.”
The Rooster
“Having only started touring in May of 2010, they have already created quite a name for themselves nationally through a full performance schedule and stellar musicianship.”
MusicMarauders.com
“The band’s latest self-titled release is a masterpiece from start to finish.”
jambandfriendly.com
“What he started is one of Colorado’s most dynamic rock acts”
Marquee Magazine
“This band is relatively new, but it’s apparent these guys aren’t novices. This record has a foundation of rock-solid musicianship and equally-solid songwriting, overlaid by near-flawless vocals.”
Oomph Music
“Their unique mash-up is drifting across the nation, now that the band is playing festivals and blowing up in popularity.”Goodtimes Santa Cruz
“Their self-titled CD is phenomenal, and each track blows me away.”
Magazine33
“The Congress has since landed all kinds of critical praise across the state with its soulful mix of Southern R&B and rock ’n’ roll.”
Style Weekly
“A stunning self-titled debut, one that features a careful blend of musicianship and songwriting.”
Marquee Magazine
“There are a lot of Colorado bands that come our way, but The Congress has a sound that floats them to the top of the batch.”
Jackson Hole Weekly
“The Congress knows what they are doing.”
Mousike Magazine
“Recently knocked the socks off JamBase Associate Editor Dennis Cook when they played San Francisco, evoking everything from Wilco to Little Feat to Weezer and still sounding like very much their own band the whole damn time.”
JamBase
“Harry Nilsson meets Blood Sweat & Tears at Randy Newman’s house.”
Vintage Guitar Magazine
“Solid rock and roll mixed with some Southern R&B and finished with a little psychadelic improv, that’s Denver-based band The Congress’ recipe for a good time.”
Vail Daily
“…vintage R&B textures, Appalachian harmonies and free-form psychedelic solos.”
Westword
“Lead singer Jonathan Meadows is a star in the making.”
Colorado Music Buzz
“The Congress has established itself as a passionate, soulful live act, with rich, stirring songs.”
Denver Post
“Expressive and confident, subtle in parts and brazen in others.”
Westword
