MASON PORTER

“West Chester folk ensemble Mason Porter conveys a sense of warmth. Its CSN-esque harmonies ring out, its songs (and interpretations of others’ songs) carry strongly performed as a full band as much as an acoustic trio”
John Vettese, The Key

“They really rallied everyone at the Folk Fest around with their old timey folk feel – but with a real indie spirit.”
Helen Leicht, WXPN

“..their cheerful old-timey sound does have a way of transporting listeners somewhere else”
Ryan Dembinsky, State of Mind Magazine

“Mason Porter is capable of ramping up from a delicate three-part harmony to an all-out hand-clappin’ jam, to take the energy in the room from a whisper to a roar within seconds. This is the allure of Mason Porter that can only be experienced when you witness their show firsthand.”
Kevin Stanton, Ticket Entertainment

“The band I was most impressed with, was Mason Porter”
Dennis Bakay, Philly2Philly.com

“Women, booze, drunks and hobos populate most of this West Chester quartet’s songs; so does mandolin, dobro guitar and upright bass, with which Mason Porter makes a rousing racket like a folk–bluegrass Replacements, offering humor and accomplished playing in equal measures.”
Michael Alan Goldberg, Philadelphia Weekly

“The music of Mason Porter could be best described as alternative bluegrass, and while the instrumentation is acoustic, their music borrows from genres such as acid rock, jazz, and punk. In this debut recording, the eclectic trio show musical prowess that is difficult to overlook.”
Les McIntyre, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

“Mason Porter’s songs are incredibly catchy…above anything else, Mason Porter is just plain fun.”
Brian McCarthy, The Phoenix