"I have no idea what to call the Lonetones.
They're acoustic musicians who don't always play acoustic.
They're folk musicians with a love of modern psychedelia.
Whatever they are, they're great."
- Wayne Bledsoe, Knoxville News Sentinel
Steph Gunnoe
electric and acoustic guitars, vocals
Sean McCollough
keys, electric and acoustic guitars, banjo mandolin, vocals
Maria Williams
upright and electric bass, vocals
Steve Corrigan
drums, glockenspiel
"The relationship between place and music is profound and complicated. Musicians often find a voice that expresses the aspirations, anxieties, and ambiguities of their region and their people. The members of the LoneTones certainly do. Their music rings from the mountains of Appalachia with a reverent, enduring and, at times, conflicted spirit. The band mates shoulder their geography with craft and care."
- Bradley Hanson, Knoxville Voice
The LoneTones specialize in a singular approach to Appalachian pop that's almost unimaginably sweet and certain to please even the most discerning fan of Americana, alt-country and old-time string ensembles.
- Andy Kessler, msn.com
"The Lonetones are a traditional looking combo with acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin and upright bass and a vocalist with a crystal clear high lonesome sound but that's only the sheep's clothing as there is a wolf lurking behind the facade."
- Keith Lovejoy, americana-uk
"There is no denying the folk base of The Lonetone's sound, with musical renaissance man Sean McCollough employing an arsenal of traditional instruments and the band's front porch-vocal harmonies. Despite its mountain-folk heritage, the group has been likened to a number of indie-rock outfits, the most abstract of which being the key-heavy Scottish act Belle and Sebastian. Perhaps more noticeably, the Lonetones are reminiscent of Swedish indie-poppers Acid House Kings had they been reared in Melungeon territory. Ever open to listener interpretation, the group is accessible to a wide array of fans and comfortably fits nearly any venue Knoxville can offer."
- Jer Cole, Knoxville News Sentinel
"Call this the Lonetones' own "Tusk." Acoustic folkies led by singer-songwriters (and married couple) Sean McCullough and Steph Gunnoe show their eclectic and sometimes electric side. It's quixotic and enchanting throughout."
- Top 10 album of 2009 - Wayne Bledsoe, Knoxville News Sentinel.
"Dissonance and Appalachian music don't sound mutually beneficial, but the way The LoneTones have put them together...., they do."
- Top 10 local release of 2009 - Steve Wildsmith, Maryville Daily Times.
