Even having witnessed these lads perform with such stage presence in their home country, I did not expect them to overwhelm our festival audiences with such sheer playing power. We're looking forward to having Elliott and the Untouchables back again next year.
Somhairle Mac Conghail, Festival Organizer
Monaghan, Ireland Jazz and Blues Festival

The Untouchables sound isn’t your typical Southern Blues sound, unless you’re talking Los Angeles. A very hot band.
Al Handa, Editor/Publisher – Delta Snake Blues Magazine

Dance-hall boogie harp on retro-hipster tunes - solid originals. These guys let it flow just right. Elliott New's guitar lines recall Wes Montgomery and Albert Collins, his jubilant runs and sly fills really stand out... suave boogie finery.
Blues Revue Magazine

Hooray, a blues band that doesn't imitate Stevie Ray or sound more like a rock band. It's all about the '40s and '50s with this super hot Columbia group. Old-school sounds with an emphasis on foot-tapping, rump-shaking jump blues. But don't be surprised if the group throws in a little swing and Chicago grit for good measure.
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, NC

This is one hot, tight band! Killer guitar tone!
The Inland Empire Blues Society Spokane, WA

Elliott New is a fine songwriter, bringing forth clever originals. And Mike "Naz" Nazarenko is a Goliath on harp!
All Music Guide

Gee, man, it's Elliott & the Untouchables, a South Carolina outfit that wraps us up with the tangy Voodoo Stew. Bandleader Elliott New is a pleasure to listen to whether he's picking out flighty single-note runs, slipping through a slide solo, or scratching out funky ninth chords under other soloists (the harp and sax work are super-fine). He's a strong singer, too. These guys aren't messing around.
Blues Revue Magazine

While Mike "Naz" Nazarenko may not be exactly a house-hold name on his fine blues and chromatic playing, he ought to be.
American Harmonica Newsletter

"Both Ends Burnin'" by Elliott and the Untouchables is a Strong Rockin' Blues CD release. Elliott New plays thick and tasty guitar with harp man Mike Nazrenko adding great tone throughout the whole CD. He's Hot!! These guys cover a lot of material, with everything from Howlin' Wolf to Little Johnny Taylor. Their sound is solid and strong.  Tight band, indeed. This CD is a very enjoyable listen.
Rockin' Ralph, KHDC 90.9 FM
Salinas, California

Elliott and the Untouchables, in the style of William Clarke and Rod Piazza, smoked through a selection of their own numbers before leading an all-star jam that was still playing when I left at 5:40 am!
Blue Print Magazine
London, England

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