Press

Bay Area Houston Magazine – Interview and Live Performance

Zach Tate, with Bay Area Houston Magazine, interviewed Westbound in the late summer of 2011.

“It would be easy to overlook Rebecca Ferguson and John Stoll’s solid songwriting (performing as Westbound) in the wake of Stoll’s frenetic guitar playing and stomp-box fervor and Ferguson’s electric vocals. Behind the fury of this roots Americana inspired duo are two people winding their way down life’s whiskey roads and heartbreak hills, churning out great songs along the way. As they write in the liner notes of their latest CD Blackjack Road: ‘We hope that you enjoy this journey with us, with the windows down and the music loud, and the road wide open ahead.’…” – Zach Tate, Bay Area Houston Magazine

Full text of the interview is here: http://www.baygroupmagazines.com/index.php/noshowlatest/226-westbound-1-12

Bay Area Houston Interview with Westbound

Reviews of ‘Blackjack Road’

“This is an absolutely great CD, and an amazing debut for these two young musicians. It’s a mix of fast, hard-driving songs, many with some wickedly witty lyrics, and soft romantic ballads. Their sound is fantastic–it’s hard to believe, on some of these songs, that it comes from just two: Rebecca Ferguson on lead vocals, and John Stoll doing the entire instrumental support, plus back-up vocals. Some of the fast songs, like track 3, “Makin’ Time,” have an incredible, complex driving rhythm that reminds me somewhat of the early Allman Brothers Band, although that band used two lead guitars and a bass to create its sound, and Stoll does it all by himself. And with her husky voice, and the way she sings with all-out intensity, Ms. Ferguson reminds me quite a lot of Janis Joplin.” – Amazon.com

“Watch out for this duo- they are going right to the top. Each song opens up a whole new world with haunting lyrics and impeccable vocals. I fell in love with this album and you will too. Bravo!” – iTunes

KPFT 90.1 FM, Houston, TX – http://www.kpft.org/

Blackjack Road, spinnin’ on KTRK 90.1 FM! Support local radio, call in and request a song from ‘Blackjack Road’…

KRUX 91.5 FM, Las Cruces, NM – http://www.kruxradio.com/

Blackjack Road, spinnin’ on KRUX 91.5 FM! Hello there, New Mexico…

KEOS 89.1 FM, College Station, TX – http://www.keos.org/shtml/index.shtml

Blackjack Road, spinnin’ on KEOS 89.1 FM! Request a song from ‘Blackjack Road’…

Radio Free Texas – http://radiofreetexas.com

Blackjack Road, streaming on Radio Free Texas! Check ‘em out and be sure to request any of our songs!

Root Hog Radio – http://www.roothogradio.com/

Blackjack Road, streaming on Root Hog Radio! Check ‘em out and be sure to request any of our songs!

Space City Rock – Interview

Robin Babb, of the Houston-based publication Space City Rock, conducted an interview with Westbound in March, 2011.

“Westbound is the hard-rocking duo of Rebecca Ferguson and John Stoll, who released their debut album, Blackjack Road, last year. You can catch up with them on their website and on their Facebook page…” – Robin Babb, Space City Rock

Full text of the interview is here: http://www.spacecityrock.com/2011/03/26/caroline-sessions-interview-3-featherface-and-westbound/

Project Backstage – Review, Blackjack Road

Jason Babiuch, of Project Backstage, reviewed Westbound’s album Blackjack Road in March, 2011.

“Westbound is a two person band from Texas, that has found a niche in a mix of americana, southern rock, root rock and a hint of blues. I was a little skeptical when I first saw that there were only just two members in the band, but when you listen to their music you can not tell a difference. This made a refreshing sound when compared to other artist in similar genres. I am a fan of country music and would like to see more and more artist go back to their roots as these two did and remake a sound that everyone loves.?..” – Jason Babiuch, Project Backstage

Full text of the review is here: http://www.projectbackstage.com/2011/03/21/westbound-blackjack-road-review/

The Alternate Root Magazine – Review, “Whiskey Chasin’ Fever”

The Alternate Root Magazine

““No one is immune you know I’ve seen it spreading all over town, there’s a bad case of fine tastin’ whiskey chasin’ fever goin’ around”. Okay, she is no doctor, but she plays one in this song. As Rebecca Ferguson, who with John Stoll makes up Westbound, cranks open the recent release with the above hook; you know she is playing for keeps. Her vocals grab a hold as frenetic acoustic guitar chords flutter and fly.
” – Danny McCloskey, The Alternate Root – The Online Source for Roots Music