Musically adventurous and boasting two of Australia's most original songwriters, Daryl Roberts and Paul Gadsby, this Melbourne quartet hits the big trifecta with the release of album number three. As usual the songs explore the vast terrains of blues, funk, gospel, rock and some territories in between with support from long time friends Nicky Bomba(percussion), Mike Rudd and Spectrum, Ross Wilson, Kevin Borich and Lil'Fi. BILLY PINNELL - MUSIC AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE August 2005

Groove injected Melbourne band Hey Gringo serve up 52 minutes of subtly smooth Aussie rhythm and blues on this, their third independent release. Prolific songsmiths Daryl Roberts and Paul Gadsby are responsible for ten new compelling original tunes between them plus two co-written respectively with guests Ross Wilson and Spectrum guitarist Mike Rudd, alongside two more compositions from Les Oldman. Sounding very much in the so-called U.S. West Coast Cali-Soul vein, Hey Gringo comprises pianist/organist Roberts, guitarist/bassist Gadsby and drummer Les Oldman supported by Brian Strafford on guitar and sax and Sean Vagg on sax. Each composer sings lead on his own songs, Wilson and Rudd included, and most band members contribute back-up harmonies throughout the set. Aslo appearing on the CD are Lil'Fi providing vibrant back-up vocals, Kevin Borich playing some tasy lead guitar and Nicky Bomba's drums and infectious conga rhythms. From the opening riffs of "No Doubt About It" to the finale "You Know What I Mean"-a bonus track featuring Spectrum(of which Roberts is also a member) - the album rocks on through good-time shuffles, driving funk, jazzy swing, uptown blues and cool R&B backbeats. Occasional harmonica input from Roberts and Rudd add bluesy tones while Oldman demonstrates formidable rock'nroll singing talent on his "Past 35". The only laid back items are Wilson and Robert's samba-soaked "Cant Face Myself Today" and the cruisy instrumental "Outta Reef". Three is a quality addition to the fine catalogue of Hey Gringo's suberb body of work. Al Hensley - Rhythms Magazine July 2005

All The ingredients are here from the inspiration to the band's performance and from the quality of the guests to the songs. From the outset, Hey Gringo leader Daryl Roberts has sought to pay tribute to the 1970s Australian music. It is probably more succesful in meeting that aim on this, the band's third album. But there are other things at play - a little funk here, a jazzy tinge there. It helps when Paul Gadsby contributes guitar, bass & vocals and songs. Nicky Bomba is always good to have along for the ride, as are the boys from Spectrum, while Ross Wilson and Kevin Borich contribute more than memoris of the 70's. Roberts stands tall in this company, with his vocals and keyboards underpinning much of the package. LEE HOWARD - MELBOURNE SUNDAY HERALD SUN ***Stars JAN 8, 2006

Just got the Hey Gringo "three" album and what can I say - I am still playing it!!!!!!!!!!   It is fantastic. This just reinforces my belief that we should hear more of our local talent rather than overseas most of the time. It will certainly get heaps of air play on my programme. Wendy Rudin 92.3 SPIRIT FM