Mitch & Erin Hayes Live Review – July 2018 Music Connection Magazine

Material: Mitch and Erin Hayes are an acoustic country/folk/Americana duo with a unique twist. They're difficult to pinpoint, but that’s because they don’t sound like anyone—and that’s the twist. The songs are expertly crafted and extremely melodic. At the end of every tune you’re saying to yourself, “That was a great song.” If there is a “problem,” here, it is that at the end of the set, you have said that about every...

Singled Out: Mitch Hayes’ All Fall Down

Published in antiMusic - 20-Feb-2018 Singer songwriter Mitch Hayes tells us about the inspiration for his song "All Fall Down" which comes from his latest album "Heroes". Here is the story: I suppose this song had it's true beginning back in the 60's. The seed was sewn then, that's for certain. America was in the height of the Civil Rights movement while at the same time, our government and the military were escalating our involvement in the...

Mitch Hayes’ New Album Is an Inspiration

ALBUM REVIEW - Mitch Hayes - Heroes BY DRAMABOB NOVEMBER 14, 2016 NO DEPRESSION - The Journal of Roots Music - Portions of this review was previously published on Indie Voice Blog. Mitch Hayes is a folk/americana singer-songwriter from North Carolina who many feel is the natural successor to Leonard Cohen for his songs of social commentary. He is also a man of many talents and a cancer survivor, which has added an edge to his amazing voice that...

Nashville Blues Society – Heroes review

Mitch Hayes review ... November 13, 2016 MITCH HAYES - HEROES LOOK AT YOU–THE HARDEST THING–ALL MY HEROES–HAND OF THE DEVIL–ALL FALL DOWN–HOME AGAIN–HELPING HAND–ASHES AND DUST (ERIN’S SONG)–A PEACEFUL REVOLUTION–LIFE GOES ON–SOMETHING DEEP WITHIN–HOME AGAIN (REPRISE) To begin, let us say that Mitch Hayes’ latest album, “Heroes,” is not a blues album. But, it is a fine collection of music for troubling...

Mitch Hayes Heroes: Songs of Redemption and Healing

BY TERRY ROLAND - NOVEMBER 8, 2016 NO DEPRESSION - The Journal of Roots Music Where do great songs come from? Author, Fredrick Buechner, says his prose comes from the place where he dreams. John Prine compared songwriting to fishing as he refers to 'catching' songs. For North Carolina singer-songwriter, Mitch Hayes, his best songs come from such a deep place in his soul, he feels like more of an instrument than the author of the songs he...

LA Music Critic

Review: Mitch Hayes is a man of many talents and a cancer survivor, which has added an edge to his amazing voice that can still deliver a powerful message in song. His lyrics are so well written that they instantly connect to the listener, in part because the musical accompaniment is perfectly suited to each song. These songs make you think and reflect, especially “All my Heroes.” This is the perfect album for your relaxation and meditation...

Mitch Hayes Interview on IndiePulse Music

Mitch Hayes has just released a new album, Heroes. “Each song on the album has a compelling back-story,” reveals Hayes. ‘The Hardest Thing’ is about the oft-told them of love and loss. Love is such a wonderful thing and yet sometimes it seems to be completely unattainable. ‘All Fall Down’ deals with the civil unrest our country, and in particular, my city, is going through at present. Compelling singer-songwriter-guitarist Mitch...

Mitch Hayes’ HEROES Shows A Strong Voice

'Heroes' review from 'Professor Johnny P's JukeJoint' Okay loyal readers, let’s get this juicy tidbit on today’s review out of the way fast: Mitch Hayes’ HEROES is not a blues album – however it is one fine folk Americana album that is a beautiful result of one man’s dreams and ability to persevere through extreme circumstance. And let’s not forget that a number of brilliant artists like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Prine, and Steve...

Review by Chris Montgomery, “Big Hat Larry’s Presents”

Mitch Hayes is a thoughtful cuss with a heart for songwriting. The only proof anyone would ever need is the tune, All My Heroes. Starting with a phenomenon named Elvis and ending with a girl named Janis, Hayes chronicles the hierarchy of rock and roll. He crafts each of the storied legends, fitting them together like a jigsaw puzzle on a rainy day. It is obvious these were the actual heroes of the folkster who is telling the story. And isn’t...