REVIEWS
BLUES MATTERS - SURVIVOR EP
“Now these guys are from Canada, but to tell you the truth, if you’d told me they were a great lost band from the UK rock and blues-rock scene of say the early seventies, or maybe a bunch of southern rockers from Georgia a year or two later, it would have taken a lot to persuade me that you were maybe being, er, ecconomical with the truth.” “These guys know more than a thing or two about how to play Classic rock-blues, and it certainly shows on this rather fine release. Do you really need me to tell you to play it loud?”
— Norman Darwen - Blues Matters -Issue#152 | Pg 76 - 2025
POPULAR 1 - SURVIVOR EP & SPAIN TOUR
“On their recently completed long tour across Spain, this gang of Canadians, fascinated by ‘70s American Hard Rock and Classic Rock, with guitarist Darren Flower (ex–Stone River) in their ranks, managed to win over everyone who came out to see them. They bet on an unknown band, but one with a lot to say and, above all, a lot to transmit — first and foremost, their passion for Rock’n’Roll. Because that’s exactly what comes across in this debut EP, and after listening, we can only say: we want a full album!.”
— Fernado Tanxencias, March 25, 2025
“Rock n Roll as we know it will never die as long as good souls such as Wayward Saints help keep the genre alive. It came from the South many years ago but when it comes to the spirit of Rock there’s no territorial boundaries.”
Greg Martin, Guitar player for The Kentucky Headhunters
“All the Classic Rock, Blues Rock, and Southern Rock music we all love and grew up with is in good hands with Wayward Saints. They pay homage to their roots while cultivating their own sound. They’re your new favourite band you need to know about!”
Steve Jewell Jr, Bassist of Black Stone Cherry
ROCK-N-REVIEW - SURVIVOR EP
“With a sound I would describe as 70s influenced 90s style rock, this record reminds me of bands I liked back in the day like Smashed Gladys and Faster Pussycat.”A new band from atop the border with a sound that sways freely from 70’s arena to 90’s hair depending on the track at hand.”
— Rock-N-Review, August 18, 2025
DIRY ROCK - SPAIN TOUR
“This Canadian band, who profess old-school rock, is a breath of fresh air, rejuvenating the essence that has defined outdated bands.
The quintet has taken seriously the task of taking over and bringing the spirit of rock back to new generations. Their vibrant compositions are imbued with a wide variety of rock and roll registers . Attitude, a powerful voice, the decisive interplay of twin guitars, and an imposing rhythm section are the foundations on which their compositions are based.”
— Ángel Manuel Hernández Montes - Dirty Rock, January 5, 2025
“Wayward Saints’ newest offering “Flags Of Red” has a way that makes you feel like you’re somewhere in Savannah, Georgia and the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta in Alabama. Although these sounds may sound like they were born from a Southern Rock mold, they bear none of the burdens of Southern identity”
Paul Morris, Former Music Director and radio show host for 97.7 HTZ FM
“I enjoy listening to Wayward Saints, they definitely know how to jam that Southern Rock vibe!”
Bobby Watkins, Guitar player for The Screaming Cheetah Wheelies”
HEAVY METTLE - SPAIN TOUR
“If you're into bands like The Rolling Stones, Humble Pie, Janis Joplin, the Allman Brothers, The Faces, or more recent acts like Blues Pills, Rival Sons, Siena Root, or Spiders, you shouldn't miss this sensational band live. Save the date and get ready to enjoy a good blast of rock & roll. Keep on rockin'!!!".”
— Sara - Hevey Mettle - January 3, 2025
DROPOUT - GOT TO GIVE IN VIDEO
“The explosive rock song takes that classic rock sound we all know and love and mixes in a wildly fun modern flair. The song is about being true to yourself and “giving in” to the things you actually want from life, which is sometimes easier said than done and a message I think many of us can relate to as the world around us opens back up after the global pandemic.”
— Jesse Read - Dropout Entertainment, March 15, 2022
DROPOUT - INTERVIEW
“The band has recently released their second music video “Pay No Mind”, and if you’re a classic rock fan, you’re going to love the sound. Their music has that warm nostalgic feeling that rock n roll can bring, but with a new and exciting edge to it.”
— Jesse Read - Dropout Entertainment
Jan 21, 2022
BRAVEWORDS - IN THE WILD VIDEOS
“To accompany their debut single, “In The Wild", Wayward Saints has issued two videos for the track. Both the performance and behind the scenes videos.”
— Aaron Small - BraveWords, Sept 16, 2021
DROPOUT - INTERVIEW
“A conversation filled with behind-the-scenes stories and insight into a new band that we’re convinced is going far!.”
— Jesse Read - Dropout Entertainment
Oct 2, 2021
COTDAM
“Almost any band can play it and get the crowd jumping. Only a few, however, can play it and sing it to perfection. Simplicity can be surprisingly complex. The Black Crowes did it. AC/DC did it. Led Zeppelin did it. Now Wayward Saints has done it.
With “In the Wild,” Wayward Saints has given us a damn near perfect rock and roll song.”
— Tom Scarborough - Cotdam, Sept 11, 2021