The Bobs - Press Clips

It's been 20 years since the Bobs began subverting pop with offbeat vocal arrangements, and judging from COASTER there's still no stopping them...the group's ingenuity trumps its endurance...a blend of fresh tunes, road-tested material and cunning harmonies...
-Washington Post

...a marriage of Barenaked Ladies and Manhattan Transfer...truly off the beaten path...
-Miami Herald

The Bobs are unique, hilarious and extremely entertaining...a polished act with an endearing quirkiness and stunning proficiency...truly in a league of their own...haunting vocals that spark the imagination...Whether they're emulating an instrument or actually singing real words, this act consistently provokes responses ranging from laughter to awestruck shock.... The Bobs are a must-see for anyone who likes their fancy tickled...a cross between a phenomenal choral group and an improv comedy troupe...
-Music Connection, Los Angeles

Has to be heard to be believed...Irony and irony within irony...The Fun Four communicate with great wit and the kind of superb vocal nuance and timing that lasting music is made of.
-Soundstage

They won me over before they even started singing...Their self-deprecating shtick is obviously a sham as the first notes out of their mouths are perfectly in tune and so focused your can almost see their sound punch the air in front of them with its force... the lyrics are witty, outrageous or just plain weird... you start getting a sense that these are your extremely talented friends up there and you're at a private party with them...they joke with the audience, they joke with each other, insert ad-libbed lyrics into songs at inappropriate times and crack each other and the audience up...an evening of great singing and giddy delights.
- Jetsetters Magazine

...hilarious no-holds-barred writing... no one is safe from The Bobs' satire... refreshingly direct, piercingly and unforgivingly honest, and usually hilarious... the trademark bright-toned blended harmony is as perfect as ever... The Bobs are doing what they do, better and better: taking off the gloves and getting in a few good-natured potshots at the real world...The Bobs display intimate knowledge of genres ranging from barbershop to classical to rap...
-Recorded A Cappella Review Board

The Bobs are like a barbershop quartet gone completely insane.
-Eastside Journal, Seattle

...endearingly wacky music... an eloquent reminder of just how much fun you can have with the human voice...vocal fireworks...
-launch.com

The Bobs don't seem to respect too much at all - and that's just part of their irresistible charm. They bend the boundaries, kick big holes in the fence, then laugh their way right through and drag their fans with them.
-The Daily Gazette, Schenectady

If there is a single group that really got the independent a cappella movement going and reshaped the nature and perception of the genre, it's The Bobs. Using humor, outgrageous and clever cover tunes and even more outrageous and clever originals, The Bobs have been at it for more than 20 years! (If they aren't inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame it will be a crime!) They are utterly original and terrific musicians. If you are not familiar with their music, The Bobs Sing! (And other Love Songs) is a great place to start and if you know them already, you will want this for your collection. What is especially important here is all of the banter. The Bobs are a terrific live act, and the humor that goes on between songs is an important part of their presentation. A must!
- Goldmine Magazine

The Bobs continue to give one of the best musical performances on the road today. A capella at its best.
-Peter Zimmerman, The Barns of Wolf Trap (after annual sellouts)

...one of the most entertaining acts on the live circuit today.
-Bergen Record/Home News Tribune, Bergen, NJ

With their vocal mastery... and an irreverent sense of humor, The Bobs have risen to the pinnacle of a cappella music.
- Dirty Linen

After 20 years, The Bobs continue to deliver compelling a cappella with a satirical twist. Their unique delivery of just voices and body percussion, mixed with sharp and provoking dialogue is worth many replays.
- Entertainment Magazine OnLine (EMOL)

The Bobs aren't your normal musical group...they are masters at using vocals to replace the sounds of many instruments. Get a copy [of COASTER] and have fun!
- All Music Guide

Those who enjoy seeing and hearing singers work their craft without the benefit of any instrumental net whatsoever will not want to miss The Bobs Sing! (And Other Love Songs).
- DVD Monthly

...killer combination of vocal chops and sly humor...
-East Bay Express, Berkeley