Jim Caligiuri of The Austin Chronicle
“What began as a way to let loose between regular gigs has turned into something more serious, with gospel harmonies that evoke the Band of Heathens. In fact, like the Heathens, the Moonlighters travel...
View ArticleEddie Ferranti of houstonmusicreview.com
“The South Austin Moonlighters started as a collaboration of all stars but seems to be settling into way more than that from my point of view. The key as I see it is the total unselfish attitude...
View ArticleEllen Von Essen of austinfusionmagazine.com
“The musicians are real, the music is real, and most importantly to the band, the joy is real. The South Austin Moonlighters know they have found a good thing and it is obvious that their audience does...
View ArticleJoe Ables of The Saxon Pub
“It’s hard enough to get this many talented guys in one room much less on the same stage. The first time I saw them I could feel the energy and really enjoyed seeing that they were having as much fun...
View ArticlePaula Nelson ~ KDRP Live – Paula Nelson Band
“The South Austin Moonlighters are one of my favorite bands. With every song each member of the band brings excellence to the mix, both musically and lyrically.”
View ArticlePaul Liberatore ~ Marin Independent Journal “Press Play”
“The sound they found is not the Texas-style country rock that you might expect from an Austin band. Instead, this album showcases the quartet’s mastery of a diversity of styles, from the Beatles-esque...
View ArticleTexas Music News Audio Interview
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View Article“How Did I Get Here” with Johnny Goudie ~ Episode 252: The South Austin...
Episode 252: The South Austin Moonlighters my guests for episode 252 are the talented and entertaining, phil hurley and lonnie trevino from the south austin moonlighters. you might remember that lonnie...
View ArticleMatt Blackett, Guitar Player Magazine Editors’ Faves July 2014
“[The South Austin Moonlighters] cover a ton of stylistic ground on their debut [Studio CD "Burn & Shine"], with gritty blues, nasty funk, R&B, pop, rock, and more cropping up along the way....
View ArticlePhil Stoneman, Bass Player Magazine BP Recommends Oct. 2014
“A classic two guitar rock quartet, The South Austin Moonlighters have individually plied their trades with artists as diverse as Gatemouth Brown, [to] Lisa Loeb. [Bassist] Lonnie Trevino Jr is one of...
View ArticleAbbey, Talent buyer Luckenbach Events
“Moonlighters were one of the TOP shows of 2011 in Luckenbach! The energy is great, the song selections, vocals and musicianship can’t be beat. These guys are pros and they are there to make the...
View ArticleJohn Aielli of Eklekitkos KUTX 98.9 FM
“Well, this is my new favorite band! I haven’t heard this kind of music in a long time. I’m in love with it!”
View ArticlePeter Blackstock Austin360
“A southside collective of songwriters modeled loosely on the template established by Saxon supergroup the Resentments a decade ago, the S.A.Moonlighters take a big step with “Burn & Shine,” their...
View ArticleEdgar Heckmann of Blue Rose Records
“Burn & Shine is filled to the brim with great songs, great performances and charismatic musicians with a wide stylistic range and a palpable love of music. The album is a strong testament to the...
View ArticleRobbie Klanderman of Klanderman Promotions
“With all four members contributing songs and lead vocal duties, one might fear that we would end up with a convoluted grab bag of mismatched tunes. Instead, the South Austin Moonlighters have crafted...
View ArticleFat Professor of Renacer Electrico Music Mag
“The South Austin Moonlighters offer us yet another way of understanding “Texamericana”. You will enjoy (during its nearly fifty minutes) the blending of several musical genres with each of the cuts of...
View ArticleFrank Ipach of Hooked On Music Media/News/Publishing German
“Fifteen great tracks which masterfully snake through the entire roots-rock and Americana-cosmos, “Burn & Shine” is certainly a great first effort for SOUTH AUSTIN MOONLIGHTERS. The more these four...
View ArticleHeino Walter of cdstarts.de/musikreview German
“The South Austin Moonlighters are a shining light in the Americana [genre] heaven and show a true evolution of the style. The band also delivers proof that you can get the best of great role models in...
View ArticleKLBJ Local Licks, host Loris Lowe
“Land Mines from the CD ‘Burn & Shine’ named one of the best on Favorite Local Songs Of 2014!”
View ArticleGina Sigillito, “The 10 CDs that Rocked Austin in 2014″ Examiner.com Arts &...
“[“Burn & Shine” The South Austin Moonlighters] Featuring Lonnie Trevino Jr., Phil Hurley, and Phil Bass, the South Austin Moonlighters are one of the best bands in Austin right now. Mixing the...
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