“The hottest thing to come out of Canada since the touque and unequivocally the most loved band to come out of Calgary … They sing about the triumph of good over no good. They trumpet the march of the working class lady. They tell stories of love gained and lost, knife fights, cops and kindness … Ear-ripping recordings and sweaty live shows.” - The Province
“Consider this: If you were somehow able to bottle the best night ever at your favourite dive bar, filled with sloshing pitchers of beer, good friends and crazy antics – that’s the exact sound and feeling that The Dudes have successfully captured.” - Buying Shots For Bands
“The Dudes are one of Canada’s national music treasures.” - Music Emissions
“I’m not one to get star struck but when The Dudes emerged from their blue van, parked in the alley behind the Red Room, my nerves got the best of me. Way back In 2006 when “Dropkick Queen of the Weekend” first hit my ears I was hooked! And have been a fan ever since.” - Greencouch
“Pure and simple – gut-wrenchingly guitared, melodiously sung toe tappers.” - EnRoute
“You've just absolutely GOT to see them play. You're gonna laugh, you're gonna dance, you're gonna pump your fists. It's gonna sound like a miracle sharing a pair of pants with a hurricane. There's not a person on earth that croons like Danny. There's not a human in your life who bangs the drums like Scott. There ain't a frat boy in college that can party harder than Bob. There's not a bird in the sky singing sweeter than Brock.” - Visit Calgary
“If a band's set success can be measured by the ratio of crowd surfers to actual people in attendance, the Dudes would likely take top spot. With their masterful mixture of intimate lyrics laid next to their tongue-in-cheek variety, coupled with their energetic spirit and ability to continuously engage the crowd, the band owned that stage.” - Exclaim
“Dan Vacon brings a twang of soulful blues to the rock powerhouse of Bob Quaschnick, Brady Kirchner and lively drummer Scott Ross … they prove they can bring the party wherever they go.” - Exclaim
“The Dudes make rock and roll music that is as upbeat and tastefully poptastic as Green-Album-era Weezer; as self-aware and mortal as Pearl Jam; as fun as The Darkness. Their songs - with their catchy melodies, frequent symbol crashes and deceptively nimble guitar work - have been played across their home city and country in countless festivals, commercials and bars. Their name is worn like a badge of honour by Calgary’s music scene.” - Spectator Tribune
“Rock and roll soul.” - Soulmatters
“It’s hard to put your finger on what makes The Dudes so awesome. Whether you’re sitting on the patio with friends or looking for a song to belt out in the shower, The Dudes are the band you’re looking for.” - New Music Canada
“Attending a concert featuring The Dudes is something that must be added to everyone’s bucket list … they know how to infect life into your veins. Their three albums are chock full of heart-bleeding lost love laments, coupled with all the melodies and seductive guitar chords you could ever want in a rock record. Although they stay true to their rock ‘n’ roll roots, the Dudes are loaded with the depth and feeling you find in classic soul.” - Beatroute
“The Dudes are everything I love about going to concerts, and then some.” - Ronatron
“The Dudes are my new favourite band and it upsets me, because they could have been my new favourite band about three years ago. At that time, their second album, Brain. Heart. Guitar., sat on my desk for two months … all because I didn't really care for their name. I am ashamed of my actions in the past … A month ago The Dudes latest album, Blood. Guts. Bruises. Cuts., arrived on my desk and I put it on. Now, I put it on everyday. The Dudes are undoubtedly a rock band, and any former elements of punk have long since been replaced with hints of blues and soul. Their lyrics are fun and their music should be played loud. Like, eleven loud.” - BlogTO
“Their music is a satisfying brand of rock that encompasses all things good; singing songs of triumph, love and the havings of good times. While they’ve been likened to Modest Mouse, The Dudes are more melodic, citing style similarities with Joel Plaskett, Weezer, and Descendants, but all-in-all, The Dudes have a stand-alone sound. - The West Magazine
“One of Calgary’s great, if not greatest, musical treasures. We love them because of the incredible music they play and the fun the crowd has when they take the stage.” - The Reflector
“The boys were voted the 45th best band in the world by the Yugoslavian equivalent of MuchMusic, MuzickiCentar, beating out the likes of Nelly Furtado and Phil Collins...when you plug in their latest release on Load Music, Brain Heart Guitar, and you wonder why the Yugoslavs didn’t at least give The Dudes top 10. You’ll want to make love to the whole album with plenty to talk about, afterwards.” - The Pique
“The Dudes, a Calgary-based band, infuse an emotional blend of Al Green and Flaming Lips – soul music and early 1990′s distortion. Dan Vacon, singer-songwriter for The Dudes since their start in the late 90′s, has the ability to draw audiences in through his distinct vocal style – a mixture of strong pop melody, sly double entendres, and pure soul.” - Saint John Day
“Blood, Guts, Bruises, Cuts? Exactly. Don’t be surprised if their next album foresees the title Millions Sold, Millions Made. These guys rock as hard as their injuries do. “ - Metal Rules
“A rock band capable of taking on the world at large.’ - FFWD Weekly