Reviews of past performances include:

"The Red Herrings succeeded in raising the roof with their stupendous cocktail of percussion and brass."
(Nick Jackson, Bolton Evening News)

"What a great band - they were terrific.  A really exciting start to the Mid Pennine Summer Season."
(Janet Clunie, Performing Arts Officer, Mid Pennine Arts)

"Huge... the town has never seen anything like this.  The band certainly has a carnival atmosphere."
(Chairperson of Louth Festival Committee)