"It’s surprising they’re not a national sensation. Brooke Shive & the 45s have all the makings of a band destined for stardom: body-moving beats, articulate lyrics and a lead singer who has a red-hot voice and stage presence."
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Lisa Rich, The Trenton Times
February 3, 2012
"Shive uses her vocal talents to command her blues, soul and flat out rockin' band every time she hits the stage."
-Danny Coleman, The Trentonian
"Brooke Shive & the 45' s take an impressive next step"
"Brooke Shive & the 45s have become a household name on the region's music circuit since forming in 2007, and that fan base could be about to expand significantly with the Dec. 16 release of the bands impressive first album, Way Past Gone."
-Andy Vineburg, Bucks County Courier Times
December 29, 2011
"Brooke Shive & the 45's: A father-daughter musical story"
"The group is gaining a following throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and the title song of its first album, Way Past Gone has already garnered the 2011 Montgomery/Bucks Music Awards Robert Hazard Award for Best Original Song. It appears that Brooke Shive and her 45s are making strides in successfully marketing their brand throughout the region. Their award-winning song is already on its way up the charts, debuting at number 34 out of 50 as of Nov. 30 on Airplay Directs Americana Top 50 Album Chart."
-Mary Cantell, Correspondent, The Montgomery News
December 20, 2011
Way Past Gone: "Dynamic", "Wide - ranging" "a dazzling performance" and "an eclectically influenced and experienced band"
-Joseph Zogorski, Bucks County Herald
December 2011
"Opening for Tork at the winery show is Brooke Shive and the 45's, a blues meets rock and soul group formed by Brooke with her father, Steve. The group is a local favorite in the Garden State and known for down-home grittiness, honest and emotional lyrics, and a whirlwind of instrumental fire."
-Lisa Rich, The Trenton Times
November 25, 2011
"Fronted by the striking Brooke Shive on lead vocals, this band is comprised of seasoned professionals who give an exciting, inspired and precise foundation for the gritty, elegant and emotional singing of Brooke. Brooke's emotional and intense presence is made even more so by the talented musicians who make up the 45's."
-Strauss News, September 8, 2011
"A Bucks County band with growing regional acclaim, Brooke Shive & the 45's, will be a headline act May 27 at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live. In today's competitive music scene, she has earned a reputation as a performer that leaves everything on stage."
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-Curt Yeske, Bucks County Herald
May 25, 2011
