PRESS:
The Yellers—who
alternate between the modifiers “Old” and “Auld”—are newbies by comparison,
having formed in 2003. But their deft Americana is at least four decades old,
recalling the boogie of Canned Heat, the sweet melodicism of the Band and, in
its nimble guitar work, the Grateful Dead. Matthew Singer, Willamette Week,
2009
The Old
Yellers [American Roots Music] are something to behold. This band isn't
just old timey, laid back, sweet country sounds of yesterday. No
Sir! They are also foot stompin, rabble rousing, hootin and hollerin good
time music of here and now. They have it all, great harmonies, tender
ballads, and nothin but good times. You just get yourself down to catch
them if you can.
Burlingame
Review, May 2007.
The Old
Yellers [AMERICANA] have several things going for them. Singer/Guitarist
Michael Berly who's deep, expressive voice and gregarious presence on and
offstage draws talented players and appreciative audiences alike.
Musicians like Matt Voth and Darin Joye, who make music come to life in a way
that is palpable to everyone who attends their impressive live shows. And
nowadays, if all else fails, Berly has his acupuncture practice to fall back on
in case all of the above come to naught, which is unlikely. Don't
miss this band.
Jeff
Rosenberg, Willamette Week, June 2008.
PORTLAND,
OR Friday, March 17 at venues across the kingdom, McMenamins will offer live
music, Irish dancing, and even a bagpiper or two in celebration of St. Patricks
Day. Bring the kids, friends, and family and raise a rousing cheer for ol Paddy
with our seasonal Irish Stout, handcrafted using green, eco-friendly energy.
Again this year, back by popular demand, The Old Yellers grace the stage mixing
Irish music, Americana, great ballads, and rock and roll with original
songwriting. This band of talented musicians puts on one heck of a live
show every time they hit the stage. If last years show is any indication
of what is to come, prepare for all manner of hullabaloo and
jubilee. McMenamins Press Release, March 2008.
A roots
rock band from Portland, Oregon, The Old Yellers are a talented group of
musicians/songwriters that combine the stomp of a backwoods hoedown, whiskey
infused honky tonk, high-energy rock and roll, and sweet ballads with solid
songwriting. Their large repertoire of original music fits in perfectly
with tried and true traditional songs and all the classics.
Curtis
Waterbury, CitySearch, October 2005.
The Old
Yellers have earned a solid reputation and represent what is great about live
music. Solid vocals and harmonies, good songwriting, and diverse
instrumentation gets the room up dancing, segues to fine ballads, rocks, rolls,
jigs, reels, and always homes back to the honky tonk. This band simply rocks.
This Americana roots rock is down-home goodness at its finest.
Root Man, Roots Rock Blog, December 2009