Reviews

"Left Hand Drive: Brilliant, and catchy,… "New Urban Roots". Performed with a passion, enthusiasm, and all-round wonderfulness that lifts the spirit. If you haven't seen them, do so as soon as possible. All in all a resounding thumbs up from the "Off the Tracks Festival" audience having been delighted and entertained on many occasions…why??…because we keep asking them back !!", Andy Cooper, Off The Tracks Festival

"This band are arguably the area's finest Folk/Pop/Rock group. They have an excellent electro-acoustic sound which suits their blend of superb original songs and brilliantly chosen covers to further emphasis their high standard of musicianship and skill as live performers." Kevin White

"…strong vocals, rhythm & feeling….depth & real life emotions….a slightly unusual style. Taking oneself seriously is not on their agenda….Left Hand Drive play for the pleasure of it", Pulse Music Newspaper, Jan 2001

"Left Hand Drive...These guys never fail to pull a biggie with their pokey acoustic rock & great feel good factor !", Pondlife, May 2001

"Left Hand Drive...three men armed with various stringed, skinned, & reeded instruments providing songs, observations on life, humour & a one-way ticket to acoustica", The Matlock Mercury, Dec 2001

"...closely followed by "Left Hand Drive"...fronted by a talented singer songwriter, Chris Carr. This band also have the good fortune to have a brilliant harmonica player, Jim Gilmour, in it's number - just a shame they don't do some heavy rockin' blues - but I suppose they get close" Bryn Phillips, Woodman Folk Club.

"Funky folksy-rootsters...wryly-observed & humourous unpluggery", Phil Bramley, Derbyshire Times, April 2002

"LEFT HAND DRIVE ...seriously pokey acoustic rock...always a packed night & a brilliant atmosphere"
Pondlife, June 2000

"Left Hand Drive...mixed bluesy harmonica & Police-style reggae to fine effect. NICE."
Derbyshire Times, Feb 2001

"Left Hand Drive ensued, a collection of singer writers delivering their wares on acoustic guitars, mandolin & percussion...you'd be forgiven for thinking that Marc Bolan had been reincarnated",
Traditional Music Maker, Jan 2001

"Left Hand Drive...Holding the audiences attention from the off..." Derbyshire Times, Aug 2000

"Amazing" Matlock Mercury, Sept 1999

"A capacity crowd...everyone was dancing...Left Hand Drive clearly enjoyed themselves as much as their fans & further cemented their reputation as one of the best live bands in the area"
Peak Times, March 2002

“Absolutely brilliant” Chris’ Mum

“What time will you be getting back?” Jim’s wife