Media/Press
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Review of live show with Seabellies and Eulogies in Brisbane:
The Troubadour - Sun Nov 15
Most likely as a consequence of a massive Brisbane live music weekend, The Troub is very sparsely populated tonight, which doesn’t however seem to discourage the opening act – Melbourne’s Potential Falcon – from going about their Crazy Horse-influenced business. The Napoleon Dynamite-alike lead guitarist gleefully jumping about, songs like Valentine’s Day (cheerfully referred to as “crygasm”), When I’m Old and a hooky new ditty cover our ears in triple-guitar sonic cream.
Review of wings on fire from BMA Magazine in Canberra:
This is an unusual wee beastie, akin to indie pop with an alternative country vibe and occasional injections of the experimental. It’s pleasant to sit back and listen to, with themes revolving around hitting the turps and trying to win on (not always successfully). There are some unusual musical arrangements which make the CD stand out from the crowd, though not all of them add to the material. For Melinda is easily the CD highlight.
Here’s a little article from Canberra street press BMA:
Reviews of wings on fire
‘…this five-piece traffics in timeless rock adorned with ringing hooks and earnest sentiments. (Think of The Eagles and other American staples…’
‘…the songs themselves, all of which are beautifully crafted, melodic numbers that tell of love and loss, and stories from everyday life.’
Single review of “On the road (pt 1)” from Drum Media, Sydney, by Ross Clelland.
With members from somewhat more tangential Melbourne combos, Plastic Palace Alice and the estimable Aleks and the Ramps, I thought Potential Falcon would be from a more ramshackle place. There’s wire holding this together, but it’s more of the barbed wire type, which separates the paddocks from the highway. Some hint of alt.country, but not oppressively so. The guitars are allowed a little gallop here and there, but never at the expense of words, often wishing she were there. Short break, while I play it again.
This is what The Vine said about “On the road (pt 1)”
Largely a vehicle for Simon Connolly from Aleks and the Ramp, Potential Falcon offers up a more classic/alt-country palate than the spaz pop of his other band. Fleshed out with bandmates Joe Foley, Donovan Martin, Huw Murdoch and Hugo Temby the group have a record in the can and are currently shopping it round. Produced by Connolly’s uncle Wayne Connolly, of record producer/moody pop merchants Knieval fame, Connolly jr’s croon and tight approach to his craft follows neatly in his uncle footsteps.
This link will take you to a review of “On the road (pt 1)” at Mess and Noise.
Follow this link to an interview with Simon at Mess and Noise.
Here is a single review from Beat Magazine in Melbourne;
A sweet melodic rock tune from the mostly Melbourne-based
Potential Falcon(one of them lives in Canberra). On The
Road (Pt 1) has a vaguely nostalgic feel, evoking Aus
indie bands circa 1998 like Polyyanna and The Earthmen.
The nakedness - the unapologetic, unaffected romance of
their songwriting - is sort of vaguely endearing.
Here is what Dom Alessio from Triple J’s Home and Hosed has kindly written about us;
I’m sure you’d be surprised to find out that Melbourne’s Potential Falcon features Simon Connolly and Joe Foley, two members from the quirky and eclectic Aleks & the Ramps. It’s not something that you’d initially garner from the more straight-forward, alt. country vibe of Potential Falcon. But both Potential Falcon and Aleks & The Ramps share a love of ’70s music and the ability to weave stunning melodious threads throughout their songs. Of course, the game of musical six degrees doesn’t end there. Potential Falcon also features Huw Murdoch from Plastic Palace Alice. With all this talent crammed into one band, it’s no surprise ‘On The Road (Pt 1)’ is a brilliantly crafted song.
The band released the mini album Hank Williams’ Grave back in 2007 - a disc that had nothing to do with Hank Williams or his grave - and ‘On The Road (Pt 1)’ is the first taste of Potential Falcon’s debut album, which they’re currently recording with Wayne Connolly, who has produced records for Youth Group and Paul Dempsey. He also happens to be Simon Connolly’s uncle! ‘On The Road’ is a real grower - the more I listen to it, the more I love it. It’s got an old-school My Morning Jacket vibe to it. I can’t wait for the finished record.