“It’s easy to see why Treebeard are so popular on the Festival circuit with their contemporary, traditional sounding songs, and musicianship. Brilliant stuff.”

“This second plank of seasoned 'heavy wood' music from Sheffield's Treebeard sees them once again hoisting their Campaign For Real Folk-Rock flag ... a relaxed lope through Tull's 'Dun Ringill' is one of the clutch of covers - other notables are Zep's 'Going to California' and Nigel Mazlyn Jones 'A Singularly Fine Day' .... For the cognoscenti, though, it's the original material that stands out. Flautist Ceri Ashton's 'Ale Jug/Rice' is the pick of a fine bunch of instrumentals, though 'Three McMahon's' runs it close, with Chris McMahon's electric twin neck mandola excesses just one of the many reminders of three-fifths of the band's proggy alter-egos as Haze. Of the songs, the supernatural ballad 'Highwayman's Hollow' is the one you'll find yourself humming for days afterwards. This is craft-brewed English folk-rock of the finest order. Drink irresponsibly.”

“Fine collection of songs with excellent instrumentals and really fine vocals. The harmonizing is well balanced. The choice of songs are a nice mix of fast and moderately paced; some are so full of energy, they make you want to get up and dance. Nice use of flute as counterpoint to the vocals in Dun Ringill. Really like Chris World an original piece to listen to again and again. Their version of Going to California is uniquely their own, very nice. Really like track 17 blend with Hey Jude. All in all I recommend this album for anyone who likes acoustics and flute combination.”

“Treebeard – Reel Ale (Gabadon Records – 2010) Sheffield based band that delved well into the folky sounds and also incorporate some rock in their too at times. They wouldn’t be too out of place on Mike Hardings Radio 1 Folk Show at all. I can see some peeps being baffled by some of it like songs such as ‘Dun Ringill’ or a folk version of Coldplay’s ‘Driftwood’ but these guys are so good that they make you wanna listen. Other highlights include the excellent ‘Believe’ and their version of ‘Free Electric Band’ that’s dedicated to Sass of the late great Classic Rock Bar and other awesome drinking pools in Sheffield. Then there’s the psychedical folky jig that is 'Chris World/Around The World For Sport’; a cool cover of Motorhead's 'Ace Of Spades' and an amazing ‘Going to California’ by Led Zeppelin and that ‘Russian Medley’ is awesome too. Damn fine musicians that need to be checked out at a festival or at your local drinking parlour. 9/10”

“Descendants of Gandalf, bring a hobbit.”

“a skilful mixture of traditional and modern that works incredibly well and seems to have a secret ingredient for helping the beer go down...it was all a lot of fun, a real musical treat - so make a note to see them if you can. Highly recommended.”

“A superb accompaniment with beer”

“The set was a clever blend of originals & cover material, made all the more enjoyable by the friendly and fun loving attitude on stage.”

“...a brilliantly executed set, with terrific audience interaction all the way through. These guys are all skilful musicians and what's more they really know how to entertain a crowd.”

“These guys are such good entertainers: the five piece play a set of cover versions of songs, from the last twenty years or so, on a huge variety of instruments ...excellent fun.”