Scott K. Fish

www.scottkfish.com

"Most of The Toy Factory Project players are new to me. But, holy smoke! They are a new generation of Southern musicians, great players and singers, who grew up on Caldwell’s songs who, with Riddle’s blessing, interpret these songs in their own unique way."

Garret K. Woodward

Rolling Stone

"Dubbed Toy Factory Project, the ensemble — which includes Oteil Burbridge, Josh Shilling, Billy Contreras, and original MTB drummer Paul T. Riddle — made their highly-anticipated debut at Telluride. A tribute to the late Toy Caldwell, singer-guitarist for Marshall Tucker Band (who died in 1993 at age 45), the showcase became one of the most memorable sets in the 52-year history of the Rocky Mountain festival."

"In the studio, band members approached the songs with fresh ears, swapping flute for fiddle or adding Hammond B3 organ for touches of warmth. Largely cut on the floor, the songs only took a few takes to capture. Listeners shouldn’t expect a carbon-copy of past hits with polished production. Instead of tracking a blow-by-blow retelling, the album plays like a reintroduction where the notes feel familiar, but sound new again. 

A release date for the album is to-be-announced; guests on the album include Frampton, Gill, and others."

Matthew Leimkuehler

Rolling Stone