• "A neo-retro take on The Band or the American answer to Mumford & Sons." - Metromix
  • "The folksy bliss is the sound of a group playing as one."
    - Relix Magazine
  • "Harkening back to a wide swath of the classic rock pantheon—such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, the Band, the Grateful Dead, and the Beatles—but with a fuller sound featuring quasi-orchestral instrumentation and barbershop-octet harmonies." - Acoustic Guitar Magazine
  •  “Indeed, 'undeniable' may be one of the best words to conjure up that can articulate the intangible charm and genius of The Giving Tree Band." - Lost In Concert
  • "Joyous and unrestrained...The Giving Tree Band is the real deal." - The Huffington Post
  • "Dylanesque imagery, John Prine-like aphorisms and Abbey Road-era Beatles overtones" - The Bluegrass Special
  • "Everly Brothers quality harmonies" - The Alternate Root Magazine
  • "Artists who live their values and wear them on their sleeve...the music and energy are fantastic." - The Washington Examiner
  • "In a genre where honesty is key, The Giving Tree Band gives their audiences their all." - Cincinnati CityBeat
  • "Well-crafted songs and masterful musicianship" - Seattlest
  • "Dynamic sound and stage presence" - Real Detroit Weekly

  • "One word. Okay Maybe two. Blown. Away."

    - Waco Examiner
  • "Appropriate for both casual listeners of folk and the most advanced of bluegrass aficionados, The Giving Tree Band’s soothing country music is drenched in charming authenticity." - Indianapolis Nuvo
  • "The band that just keeps on giving." - Philadelphia Metro
  • "A virtuosic folk-rock manifesto for tree huggers" - Illinois Entertainer
  • "Consistently fabulous...their rich sound combines rustic, old-time, indie folk tones with heartfelt narrative lyrics." - Glide Magazine
  • "Americana masters...The Giving Tree Band deserves widespread critical praise."
    - Country Chart Magazine
  • "Drawing on everything from folk to bluegrass to country blues, the band members imbue each song with a timeless, backwoods quality." - Chicago Metromix
  • "Lush arrangements...the songs drip with authentic folk/country string-band touches." - Twangville.com
  • "Modern songwriting and sweeping melodies elevate their sound above just any old-timey band." - Digital Trends Magazine
  • "They are following the example set by bigger names in the rock world such as Radiohead and Kings Of Leon." - Yahoo! News
  • "Widely recognized as one of the "greenest" bands in the country while cultivating quite a bit of buzz from music fans" - Chicago Examiner
  • "Diehard acoustic musicianship from Illinois boys that likely will blow you away." - Indie-music Magazine
  • "The essence of true Americana from the heart of the Midwest" - Jambase.com
  • "8 vests, 6 beards and 2 mutton chops...and the music is good." - Electric Mustache

  • "Emulating the heart of the Midwest, Americana darlings the Giving Tree Band combine pastoral, old-time indie-folk with heartfelt narrative lyrics."

    - PopMatters
  • "The good-natured spirit of the Grateful Dead, though they're tighter and much better singers" - Vintage Guitar Magazine
  • "Stirring musicianship, exemplary songwriting, and emotionally engaged performances" - The Bluegrass Special
  • "Giving Tree Band grows the greenest of albums" - Chicago Sun Times
  • "The greenest band in the land" - Mother Earth News
  • "They write songs worth hearing." - WXRT Chicago
  • "An unmistakable influx of subtle genius" - Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange
  • "A good piece of Midwestern Americana" - WGN News
  • "The Giving Tree Band is truly timeless and ageless." - Double Stereo
  • "The Giving Tree Band resonates with a spirit that transcends centuries- it's an ageless music." - Honest Tune Magazine
  • "Their sound is timeless, reminiscent of Bob Dylan and Neil Young, and infused with joie de vivre and respect for nature." - Green Guide Network
  • "The fresh yet timeless style of these men conjures up frontier settings of centuries past." - Eugene Weekly
  • "A band that doesn't just rock but rocks green." - NBC News Chicago
  • "Folk music with a rock and roll twist." - ABC News Chicago
  • "An environmental consciousness in their songwriting as well as their activity." - Thomas Connor, Chicago Sun-Times
  • "The embodiment of the dynamic spirit of roots music." - Woodsongs On PBS
  • "One of the greenest bands in America."
    - Vegetarian Times
  • "An extraordinary effort of earth-friendly good stewardship in the music business." - Buzz News Magazine
  • "A humble kind of acoustic folk that makes every note pop with integrity." - Vox Magazine
  • "Love their music, love their ethics." - Rory Freedman (Bestselling Author of Skinny Bitch)
  • "GTB bring it all back home in a real way." - Music Emissions
  • "The Giving Tree Band's status as a band to watch is undeniable." - CDREVIEWS.COM
  • "Big things are in the works for this band" - Slam Omaha
  • "Living what they sing, transforming words into a journey through time, The Giving Tree Band promotes wholesome, earth friendly living, giving back to the community through their songs and their gifts." - JAZZREVIEW.COM
  • "Their music sends a message of World Peace and hope for humanity." - Chicago Acoustic Underground
  • "A slice of pure Americana that's sure to meet you every step of the way." - Mixtape Muse
  • "The Giving Tree Band has had a great impact through their music and musical influence." - Vegan Mainstream

  • "Sweeping festival stages and employing innovative ways to give back to Mother Earth"

    - Double Stereo
  • "Traces of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are obvious in The Giving Tree Band's twangy indie-folk." - MOVE Magazine
  • "Stunning harmonies...a true folk talent" - BestNewBands.com
  • "Folk-rock sensation The Giving Tree Band produces a sound unlike any other." - Northern Star

  • "The world's greenest rock stars...already drawing comparisons to many of the biggest heroes in folk and country music, GTB's time for acknowledgement seems to be well on its way."

    - VegNews Magazine