Mindy Murray in the News
Link to full article in The Bucks County Herald October 9, 2025
Link to Feature Article in Americana UK
Link to full article in Bucks County Herald August 14, 2025
From USA Today—-June 23, 2023
Praise for Mindy’s music — BOTH Solo and with river drivers
“Mindy Murray is a folksinger through and through – there’s no denying the power that she brings to a song.” – Americana UK
“These songs tell the stories of people who were just trying to get by and had other peoples’ fortunes made on their backs–The stories of what they suffered through and what they had to overcome.” — United Mine Workers of America
“…times may change, but we remain inherently, irrevocably human. And this is human music. So it is important that some artists work to keep traditional music alive and sing the very human songs which mark our history. One such band…the River Drivers, has recently released its debut, self-titled full-length album, and it is certainly one deserving mention.” – No Depression
“‘Did Ya Vote’ celebrates the strength of the women who fought for suffrage and the power that modern women can yield by exercising that right.” – Americana UK
“These diverse songs are sung with a raw conviction and intensity that tell the truth of the passion felt from within the band, revel in the powerful messages that are driving factors behind the lyrical origin of the songs themselves. If you want to rouse yourselves out of the slumber of apathy and get lyrically motivated in united, invasive, proletariat passion then take a listen to this.”– Irish Music Magazine
“Literate and melodic, these songs are worth a listen for those who appreciate a healthy dose of substance, but also want a mix of traditional roots and an invigorating style….Their repertoire strikes a fine balance of original songs and more obscure folk songs, resurrected from deep folk vaults.”
– The Big Takeover
“…these are hearty items… from a band who obviously have a passion for their repertoire.”
–fRoots
- March 27, 2025- “Mt. Airy concert spotlights local songwriting talent” Chestnut Hill Local.
- December 5, 2023- Interview on Spectrum News. Lexington, KY
- August 16, 2023- Track of the Day- “Mindy Murray’s “George B Fell” Americana UK
- August 11, 2023- USA Today – “When America’s ‘most dangerous grandma’ marched the Industrial Army through Bucks County”–“Mindy Murray (Ratini), a Bristol physician, teamed up with Kevin McCloskey to carry the torch with their song “The Children’s March.” …This past March 8 (International Women’s Day), the lyrics won first place in the international Women’s Freedom Song Contest.”
- May 9, 2023 – “Song of the Week: ‘The Children’s March’,” Irish Philadelphia
- October 25, 2022 – “River Drivers ‘Everlasting Faint (The Tale of the Greenbrier Ghost)’ true tales that sadly continue,” Americana UK
- October 21, 2022 – “New Release from River Drivers!” Philadelphia Folksong Society
- June 17, 2022 – “Ivy Terrace Concert Series Continues with The River Drivers,” Mountain Messenger
- September 10, 2019 – “A Torresdale farm that was auctioned off for back taxes inspired a song by this Celtic folk-rock quartet,” Philadelphia Inquirer
- August 10, 2019 – Exclusive Premiere, The Spill Music
- July 2019 – Review, The Big Takeover
- August 5, 2019 – Review, El Santo del Rock
- September 3, 2019 – Review, Noise Journal
- July 2015 – “Social Justice Runs Through It,” Irish Music Magazine
- May 27, 2015 – ” A Bristol-based Irish folk group gains international exposure,” Bucks County Courier Times
- June 2015 – Review, Irish Music Magazine
- May 6, 2015 – “On the Radar,” The Alternate Root
- May 2015 – Review, fRoots
- March 27, 2015 – “An interview with the River Drivers,” No Depression
- March 26, 2015 – “An interview with the River Drivers,” Examiner
- February 27, 2015 – “…Alumna takes inspiration from the Mountain State,” Mountain Messenger
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