“Shrug takes you on some sort of crazy trip through their collective imagination,

with a wild blend of alternative rock and classy jazz that sounds like no one else out there.

If you're a major label A&R person looking for something fresh, this could be the catch of the day.“

“The group’s most solid release to date is a hard rocking affair that should obliterate any doubt of Shrug’s viability.

Weidner makes a bid for respectability by upping the ante with greater emphasis

on electric guitars, pop melodies and vocal harmonies. And, he succeeds - this is the strongest release

from a local act I’ve heard all year. It appears Shrug has finally hit its stride.”

“Shrug just keeps getting better. The new CD shows a respect for, and the influence of, a host of rock predecessors,

yet an individuality and maturity that is wholly Shrug’s own. Rock on.”

"I feel lucky that a band of Shrug's caliber is from my hometown! The music industry

has been lacking band’s with passion in their music, Shrug will fill that void!"

“With their approach of jazz/rock stylings amidst a power pop emotional outpourage of sound,

[Shrug] proceeded to fulfill the crowd’s hunger with songs new and old. The new songs were still full of passion and

Tod’s lyrical brilliance, almost as if he was taking part of some type of self-therapy ritual,

but overflowed with high energy and electricity now. But old fans need not be discouraged!

They still play the older songs ... and they still sear with delight.”

“Their great guitar lead folk / roots rock attack on the crowd had many people dancing

while the rest looked on tapping their toes … they seem on the verge of breaking in a big way“

"One of Dayton's premiere bands, Shrug combines clever lyrics and memorable hooks

for a truly satisfying result. In this day of ‘one-hit wonder’ bands, Shrug has an entire library of great songs...

They have honed their sound for quite some time now, equally capable of rocking out and turning a subtle ballad.

Quite simply, Shrug is a great rock n' roll band."

“While the name suggests an apathetic attitude, these guys are no slackers.

The influences behind the music spans a wide range. The lyrics are inspired by such wordsmiths as Elvis Costello,

Richard Thompson and Jeff Buckley, to name a few. On the set list were two of their more sorrowful songs

‘Forget Me Not’ and ‘Sweetsirengaschamber’ with Tod’s mournful wails of ‘Make it go away’”.

"Well … I would have to say Shrug. I have seen them live, and they are always tight

and very personal with their audience. Plus, I feel they really pay attention to song writing."

“Once in a while, a band comes along that appears to have staying power. One of those bands is SHRUG.“

"If you want a category for the band, it would be easy to say they are alternative,

but no category really fits and that is what makes Shrug such a great band.

They mix elements of jazz with rock and come up with a very unique sound.

They build quite a wall of sound …Their latest album is good enough to earn the band major label interest.

The production and mixing are very professional ... this sounds like a big budget release."

NXNE (North By Northeast) - Toronto, Canada

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