“it’s unmistakably country, but with ragged edges and a wild-eyed spirit that makes listening to Can’t Stay Here feel like you’re sitting on these dudes’ porch, listening to ‘em play just for you.”

““...it captures a lot of what made 20th century country music so great. It’s a shame this kind of gritty, salt-of-the-earth music isn’t on “country” radio anymore.””

“ “Second Hand” is a place where excellent songwriting converges with Smith and Tegio’s no-frills, no BS, alt-country tastefulness, a sure winner for fans of Townes Van Zandt and Aaron Lee Tasjan’s Silver Tears. ”

“Although they’ve lived the majority of their lives in San Diego and San Francisco, Smith & Tegio have absorbed a lot of the sounds from the rural 95% of the state. Their music would feel as natural in a juke joint in Mississippi as it does in a roadside tavern in California’s Central Valley. ”

“While their steadfast passion for making meaningful music remains the same, Austin Smith and Mark Tegio hopes their latest release will showcase a period of growth and dedication that has enhanced the uncanny songwriting talent that’s always been present. ”