Bryan Cherry Vocals, Guitar	Sean Williamson Guitar, Lapsteel, Vocals	Matt Turner Bass, Vocals	Marc Ballini Keys, Vocals	Olen Franklin Drums

From Milwaukee Magazine 2/09 by Todd Lazarski:

Though he’s often compared to Jimi Hendrix (perhaps based on appearance?), Bryan Cherry’s wail is certainly of a grimier ’70s soul, while the guitar sound aligns closer with the arena riffage of Lenny Kravitz. On Alley Apple – the Bryan Cherry Band’s third release in two years – the local frontman and group explore that disparity between grit and sweetness, soul and pop.

The aforementioned “alley” is certainly the one found out back, as evidenced by the greasy opener, “How It’s Gonna Be.” But the boys end up on an acoustically bittersweet note, the Beatles-leaning “Hope Falls Again.” It’s largely the same contrast found on alternating Ben Harper albums: sociopolitical lyrical stances alongside funkified introspection. And while the croon seems to rise a bit more from the throat than the guts or heart, the result is a seamless bridge of groove and statement.

From MKE Article by Nathanial Miller:

Many of us have had revelatory experiences listening to music in a dimly lighted room. Some take it further than others. Bryan Cherry had just such a moment three years ago when he heard "Blackbird" (from the Beatles so-called "White Album") for the first time.

"I don't know exactly how he's doing that, but I want to do it," Cherry said to himself, and he hasn't looked back since.

This is not to say that Cherry fashioned himself as a latter-day Paul McCartney. Without a single guitar lesson, or anyone telling him how to write or sing, he fashioned himself as himself.

The result, and Cherry describes it best, is "like '70s soul music and classic singer-songwriter music had some remarkable sex, and a dusty old soul was born."