"The Skinny Millionaires remind me of a cross between the rootsier selections in Beck's catalogue and a traditional Americana verson of The Pogues. It's the type of thing that I'd envison would take place if Lucero and Wilco met at a hightway rest stop for a midnight jam that deteriorated into a whiskey-induced knife fight. Straight outta Newport, The Skinny Millionaires come barrelling at you slowly in a beaten up pickup truck with maybe a headlight or two out and a cab stocked with grooving blues ridden glory. They are the type of band that makes me think we might just have to break into Jakes's Bar and Grill every other month so these guys and gals have a barroom to play in the Renaissance City . Of course that would be irresponsible so let's leave it at we'll meet at the "location" on say Sept. 13th - bring crowbars. The Skinny Millionaires are rich online at www.myspace.com/theskinnymillionaires." ~ MOTIF MAGAZINE
"The hometown folk-rock ensemble signed with 75 or Less Records, and a great song like 'Rare Bird' deserves attention." ~ PROVIDENCE PHEONIX
"Newport, Rhode Island’s The Skinny Millionaires aim to make old sounds new on the sampler CD from their forthcoming self-titled debut. Mixing elements of folk and punk behind a vocalist who tries gamely to sound like Bob Dylan. Led by vocalist Mr. Mike and violinist Meghan O’Connor, The Skinny Millionaires craft a unique and eclectic sound that works well. The album opens with Rare Bird, in an interesting gypsy-folk style, with a palpable energy and drive that’s Dylan-esque. My favorite track on the CD is Too Dark, a wonderfully mellow folk tune. Other highlights include Keep Dyin’, Come On and Be Okay.The Skinny Millionaires mix elements of classic folk and punk rock in their sampler CD. The Skinny Millionaires present an interesting listen on the sampler CD. It will be interesting to see whether they can expand on this for the full-length release." ~ Wildys World
"To say The Skinny Millionaires rock is an understatement. They rock in an unconventionally cool manner. The crowd swoons over the bands collective good looks, and they're nice, too! " ~ NEWPORT MERCURY
"The Blast crew and our extended, slightly dysfunctional family made the journey to Eastons Point to see The Skinny Millionaires first official rock show. We're pretty sure it wont be there last due to the fact that they totally rocked. They play smart, eclectic, meaningful rock music that you can dance to. Oh yeah...and the whole band is super hot...what more do you want?!" ~NEWPORT MERCURY
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