Quotes / Press
“One of the truly outstanding groups of the week [at Folk Unlocked Conference 2021] was The Heart Collectors, a Celtic-influenced ‘epic folk’ band”. John Platt, founder of New Folk Initiative
“Don’t miss this sensational Internationally acclaimed Act! It has been our pleasure to host them at Tamar Valley Folk Festival 21. Beautiful music , Beautiful people. Great feedback”. Chris Atwell, Director of Tamar Valley Folk Festival
“The delicate interlace of string instruments – Reuben Loire on guitar, Tristan Dafoe on mandolin and banjo, Mobius Barnaby on cello — in this Australian folk rock outfit underscores ethereal lead singing from Kymrie Henge and beautiful vocal harmonies from all. Though the band has been compared to numerous contemporary Americana groups its roots seem to lie more directly in the classic 1960s British folk rock epitomized by the likes of Fairport Convention, Pentangle and Steeleye Span. Like those musicians the members of The Heart Collectors are as interested in American folk rock songwriters as much as they are in their own traditional folk melodies. They are particularly adept at covers of Joni Mitchell, whose “Woodstock” and “The River” are both in their repertoire. The band’s single “One” is an inspiring anthem for world unity and peace in troubled times. – John Swenson, write for Offbeat Magazine (previously Rolling Stone Magazine)
“Imagine Fleetwood Mac with more of an organic, Celtic-inflected lilt of vocals and melody and you have a rough idea of why Australia Heart Collectors are so instantly appealing. There is a vibrant and timeless allure to their music that is resistant to the fashion of the moment, and all the more enduring because of it. Kymrie’s voice is the stuff angel’s wings are made of.” John T Davis, author of ‘Austin City Limits: ’25 Years Of American Music’
5/18 – Kerry is home from home for touring Australian band
Link: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/entertainment/kerry-is-home-from-home-for-touring-australian-band-36936271.html "A touring Australian band have said that they are delighted to be playing in Kerry again this week, after they received...
5/18 – Medway Messenger
5/18 – Australian Indie Folk in Dingle
Web Link: https://issuu.com/westkerrylive/docs/wklive230, p. 21
5/18 – From Oz All the way To Kerry
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/entertainment/from-oz-all-the-way-to-kerry-36864427.html Kerry holds a special place in the heart of one Australian folk band, so much so that they have included three shows here on their latest tour of the...
5/18 – Medway: Annual sweeps festival brings morris dancing, bands and family fun to Rochester this bank holiday weekend
Web Link: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/sweeps-festival-to-bring-live-music-and-dancing-182181/ The May bank holiday has been a time to make merry in the streets of Medway for hundreds of years. Steeped in tradition, the annual Sweeps Festival...
01/17 – Southport Folk – Huon Valley News
9/17 – The Heart Collectors Strum Their Way to Buskers by the Creek – AUS
The Heart Collectors Strum Their Way to Buskers by the Creek Link: https://scenestr.com.au/music/the-heart-collectors-strum-their-way-to-buskers-by-the-creek Australian folk group The Heart Collectors will be performing at this year's Buskers By The Creek event on the...
8/17 – Collectors Headline Garden Concert – AUS
Collectors headline garden concert Link: https://www.tweeddailynews.com.au/news/collectors-headline-garden-concert/3212576/ TYALGUM'S own internationally-touring folk band The Heart Collectors will take to the stage in a delightful garden concert wrapping up the...
06/17 – A Band with Heart Take to Tyalgums Flutterbucks – AUS
A band with heart take to Tyalgum's Flutterbucks Link: https://www.tweeddailynews.com.au/news/a-band-with-heart-take-to-tyalgums-flutterbucks/3189098/ TYALGUM'S Flutterbucks Pizzeria will host home-grown alternative-folk group The Heart Collectors following the band's...
11/3/17 0- SXSW picks: Top music choices from our team – The Statesman, Austin, TX
View Article on Publisher Website: https://www.mystatesman.com/entertainment/music/sxsw-picks-top-music-choices-from-our-team/FcQ1rFnsb1mm2bZWkGCYXK/ So much music! It started well before official South by Southwest showcases, during the first weekend of...
03/17 – Back to the Secret Garden – In the Loop Magazine
3/17 – John Swenson – USA
"The delicate interlace of string instruments – Reuben Loire on guitar, Tristan Dafoe on mandolin and banjo, Mobius Barnaby on cello — in this Australian folk rock outfit underscores ethereal lead singing from Kymrie Henge and beautiful vocal harmonies from all....
3/17 – John T Davis – USA
"Imagine Fleetwood Mac with more of an organic, Celtic-inflected lilt of vocals and melody and you have a rough idea of why Australia Heart Collectors are so instantly appealing. There is a vibrant and timeless allure to their music that is resistant to the fashion of...
2/17 – Here to Collect Hearts – Southern Highlands News
2/17 – The Heart Collectors tour the Highlands – AUS
Link: http://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/4454716/here-to-collect-hearts/ The Heart Collectors tour the Highlands Journey into a musical land of synergetic harmonies which was inspired by the Highlands. Australian folk band The Heart Collectors are returning...
8/17 – Heart Collectors Ready for Third Album Release – Tweed Valley Weekly
4/16 – Interview with the AU Review – USA
Link: http://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/4454716/here-to-collect-hearts/ SXSW Music Interview: The Heart Collectors (Tyalgum) on recording in the US, touring & more! Bringing some acoustic folk goodness from Tyalgum out to Austin for SXSW this year, The...
12/15 – Music Reviews with Nick – AUS
Music Reviews with Nick - Tweed Daily News "Listen may have been recorded in Austin, Texas, but this album of folk pop songs sparkles with the sunshine and emerald green of the northern rivers. The Heart Collectors have captured the carefree feeling of this region...
11/15 – Whats on Byron – The Heart Collectors – AUS
Whats on Byron - The Heart Collectors Link: http://www.whatsonbyron.com.au/event/the-heart-collectors/ Freshly back on Australian shores after recording their second album ‘Listen’ in Austin, Texas, North Coast group ‘The Heart Collectors’ are only just...