“Dave Lewis – a really, really fine saxophone player – great vocals from Lizzie Deane – the rest of the band are all that good!”
And here are some more quotes from Paul Long – “‘Under the Same Sun’ A really good new album.”
We got some airplay on Paul Long Blues & Roots Connections’ Episode 55. Deep Underground was played at 32mins 41secs.
https://www.mixcloud.com/paullong961/blues-and-roots-connections-with-paul-long-episode-55/
And
On Monday 17/10/16 We got played on Paul Jones Rhythm & Blues Show BBC Radio 2 – we’re the last track played at 55 mins and below is a new comment.
“I think they’re an absolutely terrific band”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07ysw7t
Album played on BBC Radio 2!…..Paul Jones played a track ‘Deep Underground’ from 1UP’s new album ‘Under the same Sun’ on his Rhythm and Blues Radio Show (18.4.2016)
“It’s really, really good.” Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2
Paul Long (BBC producer) played ‘Ain’t it True’ on his Blues & Roots Connections Radio Show no.40 – he gave a review of the album – catch it @14 mins (20.3.2016) https://www.mixcloud.com/paullong961/blues-and-roots-connections-with-paul-long-episode-40/
“A welcome new cd from Dave Lewis’ 1UP…kinda jazzy – kinda bluesy – kinda souly- lots of influences – great singing – great playing. This album’s very good – very enjoyable.”
Paul Long, March 2016
1UP was in excellent company! “On this show I feature new releases from Joe Bonamassa, Bonnie Raitt, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Tasha Taylor, Dave Lewis’ 1UP, The Mighty Bosscats, Kyla Brox, Big Boy Bloater & The Limits, Matt Andersen and Rebecca Downes – plus tracks by Leon Russell, Paul Oscher & Chris Stapleton. www.bluesandrootsradio.com
Snowboy the album May 2016 “An astounding and soulful album. But with that line-up of world class players I wouldn’t expect anything less.” Snowboy (UK-based Afro-Cuban percussionist, bandleader, DJ, music critic, journalist and music promoter)
http://www.snowboy.info