"Clifford has hit a
home run with "Backroads In Bare Feet". The list of
pickers is first rate and the production is masterful.
I don't usually rank records, but this one would get my
highest rating if I did. Clifford stays on genre,
remains true to his art, and gives fans a reprise of
familiar sounds and a steady diet of uncharted
territory. " - Lucky Boyd, MyTexasMusic.com
"Austin's purveyor of breezy,
melodic Texas honky-tonk country returns with a fourth
CD anchored by his warm baritone, thoughtful tunes and
spacious production. Clifford channels maturity on
"Before You Came Along" and the story song "Little Baby
Girl." He kicks up dust on corkers such as "Backroads in
Bare Feet" and "That's the Thanks I Get." But "Famous,"
a sobering yet humorous ode to celebrity, is the disc's
standout track. - Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning
News
"The raucous and
rocking "Hotter Than Texas" is the perfect addition to "Backroads
In Bare Feet", which features songs ranging from
heartfelt ballads to all-out country-rockers. If you
haven't heard Mike's music before, or haven't heard his
most recent work, take a minute to visit his website.
You'll be pleasantly surprised to find a true Texas
original."
- Best In Texas Magazine
"Backroads In Bare Feet" shows what modern country music
can be and should be - memorable songs and melodies,
great vocals and musicianship, traditional country and
modern influences, all wrapped up in a truly Texas
sound." - Gary Barton,
TXMRS.com
"I realize the tendency is to overlook independent
artists like Mike Clifford in favor of the major label
releases, but in my opinion the major labels could learn
something by taking a listen to this album."
- Bill Gregory, Program Director, KRXT-FM Rockdale Read
complete reviews by clicking here
Mike Clifford Band opening for Chris Young at
Coupland Dancehall
Honky-Tonk
Heroes: Mike with Pauline Reese (above),
Deryl Dodd and Dale Watson (below)
