A Sampling of Press:

Find all kinds of press from our arts-based community development work & Create Your State Tour here: 

https://theriffraff.net/press

Option 22 rocks the NC Rural Assembly at Raleigh Convention Center, Oct. 2019

https://www.ncruralcenter.org/engagement/rural-assembly-2019/

WV Artists say it's time to "Create Your State" 

https://www.wvnews.com/theet/statejournal/news/wv-artists-say-it-is-time-to-create-your-state/article_2bf80fc4-42d8-5c53-986c-597315450c44.html​​​​​​​

"messages of love, hope and healing..." 
Jessica Lilly, WV Public Broadcasting, November 18, 2013 
http://wvpublic.org/post/there-change-air-southern-wva-town

"From Another Realm- Option 22"
Joey Cutler, Graffiti Magazine August 29, 2013
http://www.grafwv.com/page/content.detail/id/506483/From-another-realm--Option-22.html?nav=5017

"When listening to their recent album, The Change, while walking through the woods, I couldn’t help but feel as if I was travelling through Sherwood Forest heading towards the stage to witness the calling of this enchanting band."
-Kevin Tshiamala, Homegrown Music Network, August 26, 2013
http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/option-22-the-change

"Even through a stereo system, earthy djembe rhythms and soulful vocals have the children dancing and the adults foot-tapping to Option 22’s music."
Bethany Dzielski, WV Living, August 7, 2013
http://wvliving.com/WV-Sound/Summer-2013/Option-22s-The-Change/

"Their words and performance plucks on your soul strings. A deep listen really urges you to work in solidarity to uphold your part in the beautiful oneness that we as humanity and shepherds of Earth are part of."
-Larissa Nemeth, Appalachian Jamwich July 23, 2013
http://www.appalachianjamwich.com/2013/07/23/option-22-media-release-review-for-their-new-album-the-change/

"a new breed of music entirely..."
Wendy Holdren, Register-Herald, July 22,  2013
http://www.register-herald.com/local/x1538947700/Option-22-shares-passion-for-reggae-rock-during-Sunday-Two

"The Change by Option 22 is a sure hit, and a favorite of everyone at Toast Pop!"
James Agee, Toast Pop, April 2013
http://toastpop.com/option-22-brings-us-the-change/

"Option 22 Brings Eclectic Flavors and New Sounds to The Sweet Shoppe"
Spotlight WV, February 22, 2013
http://spotlightwv.com/option-22-brings-eclectic-flavors-and-new-sounds-to-the-sweet-shoppe-22213/

"New Age jam band Option 22 mixes music, mysticism"
Charleston Gazette, June 22, 2011
http://www.wvgazette.com/Entertainment/201106221349

"A Musical Moment..."
WestVirginiaVille.com, 2011
http://westvirginiaville.com/2011/05/a-musical-moment-option-22-and-washboard-dave/

"The healing sounds of Option 22"
Danielle Conaway, WV Living.com, Oct. 5, 2011
http://wvliving.com/WV-Sound/Fall-2011/The-Healing-Sounds-of-Option-22/

"Song of the Day: The Change by Option 22"
http://westvirginiaville.com/2010/11/w-va-music-video-of-the-week/

"A Local Option For Your World Music Needs"
Tamar Alexia Fleishman, Graffiti Magazine, May 20, 2008
http://www.grafwv.com/page/content.detail/id/500287.html?nav=5017

"sonically robust, post-modern folk music" 
- J. Evan Wade, HomeGrown Music Network Product Review