"All I know is this melting pot of an album is about as catchy as music can get. There's a grittiness to this sound that's exhilarating and a passion driving these boys that's simply infectious."

David Kushar
Spiral Earth album review March 2008

"This is modern music with roots, after several plays it is now one of my favourite Cds. I bet they are great live. Park Bench Social Club are a band to keep you eyes and ears on"

Danny Saunder
Living Tradition album review August 2007

"Sit on This" strikes a good balance between tunes and songs (amazing vocals from Aidan Curran) this is a brilliant first stab , making a formidable impression and having great fun in the process"

David Kidman,
f Roots album review Aug 2007

Read what David Kidman said on netrhythms.co.uk/reviewsp.html#parkbench (More detailed review)


"I saw Park Bench at Sheffield Folk Festival and was riveted by their eclecticism, energy and musical prowess. Three totally disparate talents and instruments: Canadian Guitar, Bristolian bodhran and Shetland fiddle - how does it work? WHY does it work? One thing's for sure - it does."

Joan Crump, Music Programme Manager, Loughborough Town Hall


"From the first note The Park Bench Social Club held the audience spellbound. The skill of these young musicians amazed everyone - from the gentler songs to the foot-stomping jigs and reels, their performance was flawless. The Bench are a fresh new talent with an eclectic mixture of styles ... definitely a band with a great future."

Sue Finlay - Co-Director, Celts in the Cotswolds