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"Country Fried is the hottest ho-down in town. Seriously."
Antigravity Magazine

“The real talent of this local favorite bar band is writing original neo-country tunes. The songs on its debut, Nowhere No More sound so natural and unassuming, you’d swear you had heard them before. Covers also abound, but listen for the perfectly formed vocal harmonies that are the band’s bread and butter.” (Gambit Weekly Jazz Fest Issue 2005)

“I’ve listened to the cd and they’re absolutely incredible,” said Travett Cunningham, entertainment director for Saturn/Infectious Records. They are a well orchestrated country band.” (Glenwood Springs Post Independent 3/25/05- April E. Clark)

“Their multiple songwriters create a robust original repertoire, not to mention the long list of classic covers.” (Gunnison Country Times- 3/24/05)

“Straight from New Orleans, Country Fried explores old-time country from its roots—and it’s out to spread the word.” (Summit Daily News 3/24/05- Kimberly Nicoletti)

Country Fried
Nowhere No More
(Country Fried)

Remember the country music we all knew and loved , the rich lyrics with stories to tell and even richer voices that knew just how to tell them? Nowhere No More, the debut from New Orleans' Country Fried, is here to fill that void in our lives. Brian "Big Country" Ayres comes out strong on lead vocals with a resonating drawl that echoes Johnny Cash and a powerful twang reminiscent of Waylon Jennings. The acoustic quartet's elaborate vocal harmonies and complex arrangements hearken back to the origins of country music, as do the songs' tales of heartaches, bar fights, drinking binges, and, oh yes, even cowboys. While there is no deviation from these themes, the unique style of songwriting keeps the tone in a continuous state of change. It even manages to entice non-country lovers by giving the elements of melancholy their due weight without taking itself too seriously. Both the music and the lyrics of the title track feel catchy and upbeat, even though it follows a narrative of loneliness and dejection and the band keeps it new and exciting as it maintains the integrity of original country music. Whether you've been missing the classics or need something in the background while you drink yourself into a stupor and break a bottle over the bar, just grab some whiskey and some Country Fried and you'll have all you need.
Leah Snyder - Where Y'at Magazine Best of 2004 Year End Round Up

2005:
Winner of Emerging Country/Folk Group in 2005 Offbeat Awards