“[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
