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“Radio rock topped with tremblingly melodic female vocals” - Time Out
“Folking excellent” – NME
“Catherine Shepherd, the lead singer and guitarist in the Sheppertones exudes a quiet confidence on stage. Hiding behind an enviable cascade of brunette curls she delivers songs with soulful passion, yet without a trace of histrionics. She charms the audience with her self-depreciating manner but it is her voice is that strikes you the most, sultry and soft, husky and strong. From a set list of 10 original songs, it’s hard to focus on any in particular that stood out because they all did, with enticing hooks, intelligent lyrics and melodies that stay with you whether you like it or not. The strong musicianship of the band becomes apparent immediately, a tight rhythm section and soaring violin arrangements compliment the songs with befitting subtlety. An understated performance from an underrated band.”- Soho Review
“The opener, “Eddie’s Hairdo” grabs your attention immediately. During the contagious chorus, the lead singer belts out “We all sing along but no one really knows the song, it’s just something we’ve heard”. This wry observation could quite easily turn this into a modern day protest song. After a funky breakdown, the violin solo takes the song to new dizzy heights and it ends the way it begins – with a big bang. However, it is during the beautiful ballad “You” when you really begin to notice the song-writing prowess of this band. This song chugs along like a steam train lead by a brilliant bass line and peaks at the enticing middle 8 where the stripped back piano sits beautifully with the gorgeous, ethereal vocals. The penultimate track is the country driven “By The River” with an unpredictable albeit irresistible minor key change in the verse, which hooks you in immediately. This is the first time you hear the rich, warm, lower register in the lead singer’s voice, which draws obvious comparisons to Aimee Mann and Chrissie Hynde. The mandolin and violin are arranged in perfect harmony with one another and carry the song into a foot stomping finish. The final track and perhaps the finest moment on this EP is “Stardust”. The song builds gradually into a sublime crescendo and with her trade mark play on words, the vocalist sings “You keep your distance close” in a falsetto voice, accompanied by a haunting harmony on the violin and a powerful, atmospheric drum groove.” – iTunes Eddie’s Hairdo EP Review