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“Gary Furr's brilliantly written songs address timeless issues through insightful story-telling. Lyrics delivered through Gary's powerful vocal performance creates engaging imagery for each listener. I booked Gary and Shades Mountain Air to perform at the 175^th Anniversary of the University of West Alabama's Homecoming. The College of Education has already received a record number of reservations for this event.”

Kathy Chandler, Ph.D. Dean, Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education The University of West Alabama

“Gary Furr is a musical talent. His songs are inspirational, humorous, and thought provoking. Shades Mountain Air translates his songs with genuine artistry.”

Bo Prosser, Ed.D. Coordinator for Congregational Formation Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Atlanta, GA

“When you blend great musicians, good song selections and original material, with colorful entertainers that engage their audience, you get Shades Mountain Air. ‘Hot Strings, Birmingham’s Blazin’ Bluegrass Festival’ chose Shades Mountain Air to be one of our featured bands in 2010, and we were thrilled with their performance, and the audience was too. Their shows are musical, entertaining, and just plain fun!”

Brent Warren Editor, BamaGrass Alabama Bluegrass Music Association

“…incredibly tight musicianship and tight harmonies – not a ragtag bunch of hobbyists. This band was (and is) the real deal.”

Daniel Mitchell Welcome to the Den blog http://welcometotheden.wordpress.com/

"This is the real stuff! Great music from the soul of America. Shades Mountain Air will take you back and lift you up. Don’t miss them!”

Timothy George Dean, Beeson Divinity School Samford University, Birmingham, AL

“Your talk and the music was exactly what we needed to kick-off New Horizon's academic year. It was informative, entertaining … the music was foot-tapping fun. I bought two of the CD's and just finished listening to permanent world of pretend. I very much relate to the message in ‘Sky's a Clearing…’”

Jack Ferguson New Horizons Program University of Alabama Birmingham

“Strong vocals, musical variety, and high-spirited fun is the hallmark of their performances.” Early County News, Blakely, Georgia

“First-class bluegrass served up with an uncanny ability to embrace the audience from the first pluck of the string. It’s just hard to beat great music from wonderful people!”

                                                                       Mart Gray, Concert Manager
                                                                       Just Folk Coffeehouse, Elba, Alabama

”A mix of blue-grass, newgrass, gospel, originals and occasional parodies...well-blended vocals and lots of energy. Basically suburban folk with rural roots."
                                                                 The Birmingham News
“There's a family feeling about this group of musicians--- they seem related to each other, owing to the synchronicity with which they play and sing together, and the good-natured way they rib each other throughout a typical performance. What's more, they seem kin to their audience and hosts--- there's a generosity in the show … like a band of cousins at a family reunion.   Indeed, Shades Mountain Air has always shown a special affinity for this venue, stepping up to offer their considerable gifts in a selfless support of our efforts. We are happy to welcome them to our stage at any time... not only for their proficiency as performers, but because we know them as good and true friends                                               Keith Harrelson, owner, Moonlight Music Cafe/Moonlight on the Mountain