“The band’s live sound references the past while simultaneously looking to the future.” – SPIN Earth

“American infused…earnest folk-pop” – Buzzbands LA

“Raucous boot-tapping hoe-down-inducing fun, punctuated with the distinct sound of an old-timey saloon piano.” – Nu Rave Brain Wave

“The Snake Oil Salesman is solid barroom roots rock elevated by a few ‘60s Brit-psych curlicues. …I don’t know how old the fellows in the band are, but my impression is that they are fully talented if a bit green and capable of doing excellent things in the very near future” – Portland Mercury