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“Albany's The Ameros have a lot going on: They just released their debut album, "Backs Against the Wall," and will celebrate that with a special show at Dinosaur BBQ. The Ameros are singer Jesse Calhoun, guitarist Kawari, bass player Sean Muniz and percussionist Kiki Vassilakis. They meld rock, reggae, hip-hop, funk and riveting political commentary. This is a politically charged combo, with songs like the apocalyptic title track, the Patriot Act ode "Name Your Price For Freedom," "Weight Of The World" and "Way of the Gun."”
The Times Union

“The songs, primarily written by Calhoun and Muniz, showcase influences ranging from classic rock - artists like The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin - to metal acts like Dream Theater, to hip-hop, to reggae. All these influences can be felt throughout the album, sometimes in the same song - the epic-length title track features a winding metallic riff with a midsection rap.”
Brian McElhiney - The Daily Gazette

"Each song has a different approach, making them diverse and interesting vehicles for the ideas that inspired them. They're like several bands in one. Rap, rock and folk meld around lyrics that are consistently conscious and driven to express."
Melissa L. Walker - Utica Music and Arts Festival

“The Ameros from Albany, New York also has a catalog that transitions across several styles. They are as capable of busting into the soundspace with a big, gritty guitar under a rap explosion as they are to deliver something folk or southern rock. Name Your Price for Freedom is a melodic blues rock anthem fit for the end of an arena set, while several other pieces are evocative of 60s singer songwriter bands. Sometimes the sound is undeniably funk. They incite and move. Their songs are present and political.”
Melissa Walker - Utica Music and Arts Fest

“Live music was provided by The Ameros, a band whose members say they are “steeped in truth,” according to their Web site. Singer and guitarist Jesse Calhoun said he became involved with the rally through the Campaign for Liberty, which aims to “promote and defend the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets and a non-interventionist foreign policy.””
Cecelia Martinez - Troy Record

"They flat out rock."
Al Roney - WGY 810 AM

"Outlaw Rock."
Anthony Rossi - 518 Fever dot Com

"They are original independent voices who have something to say. They have a lot of energy and their lyrics are thought provoking. They are relevant to Troy and to Albany, but they are relevant to the rest of the world as well.
Bob Goepfert - Quote of Steve Pierce - Troy Record

“You can definitely hear the influence of Hendrix in your music.”
Ralph Renna - The Capital Underground 104.9 FM

"(one) of the Capital region's hottest bands."
The Sanctuary for Independent Media

“Intertwining guitar meshed with serious vocal harmonies, CR (the Ameros) impressed many with their lyrical subject matter, much of which dealt with government hypocricy, and lack of honesty among the powers that be.”
Cabinfest

The Ameros are a rock, reggae, hip-hop, and funk powerhouse that is saying things that no one else is saying. No matter who is telling the lies, the Ameros are here and steeped in the truth. Prepare to be awakened to a new paradigm via lyrics, harmonies, and blazing guitar solos. Not only have the Ameros have done benefits for 9/11 first responders, vaccine choice efforts, and children with special needs, they also host their own internet broadcast called Ameros Radio where they expose corruption and have both talk and musical guests. Tune in for their special blend of journalism and independent local rock.