'One of Norfolk's hardest working and most accomplished artistes'

The Winelight Club

'Peter Appleyard added just the right touch to start the evening off and left us all with a sense of, "If this is how the evening starts, bring it on!". Well done Peter, excellent set mate and I heard some ver....rry positive comments about your set'.

The Acoustic Kitchen

'Certainly the new CD has immediate appeal, as opening track The Promise welcomes the listener in with an upbeat energy, and chorus which is easy to hook into. The CD continues to draw the listener in with the funky and effortlessly laid-back riffs of Angel or Devil. And the warmth and strong harmonies of Desert Rain, which after an acoustic style intro, emerges with a richer sound, a memorable chorus and feelgood crescendo.'

Karen Patient - Lynn News (The Page)

Local acoustic stalwart Peter Appleyard steps along to that much-frequented Norfolk recording studio The Mill for his new four-track EP. Jonny Cole - who has helped Cord and Catherine Feeny among many others - is on board for production and mixing duties, and his involvement means the songs slip easily from folk-with-a-bit-of-indie acoustic to a satisfying full band sound. The songs are a multinational effort, with Peter helped by New Zealander Kevin Harty and Canadian Freddy Bolen. Title track The Promise moves smoothly from acoustic intro to full band. Angel or Devil? is more laid back - even vaguely funky - while Desert Rain, with it's catchy chorus and slick guitar licks, is the standout. Sleepless winds up proceedings in mellower style.

Trevor Heaton - Eastern Daily Press, May 25th 2007.