“Listening to the dozen tracks on A Choired Taste’s ‘Garden of Love’ is like traveling back in time. The Huntington Beach collective channels the late ’60s and ’70s with folk-tinged rock reminiscent of Donovan, James Taylor, and Peter, Paul & Mary. Celtic flourishes and country-western vibes shine on tracks like ‘Marie Christine’ and ‘Kiloman Brooder,’ while ‘Sweet Melodie’ showcases their jazz chops. Authentic and wide-ranging.”
— Robert Kinsler, Orange County Register
Press
“A Choired Taste’s HP Laborde is creating the mother of all music videos—a heartfelt DVD tribute to his late mom, featuring the band, a 12-piece choir, symphonic arrangements, and fan-submitted mother photos. The project, ‘To Mom,’ is both a musical and visual celebration, with proceeds supporting the artists and creative team. ‘I’m trying to provide for 25 people who are struggling in this economy,’ says Laborde, ‘and if that isn’t an apt tribute to mothers everywhere, I don’t know what is.’” City Editor MICHAEL MILLER can be reached at (714) 966-4617” - Mike Miller
— Huntington Beach Independent
A Choired Taste, "To Mom"
Although everything from Beatles remakes and anti-war collections to holiday music-themed sets have become commonplace in recent years, the Orange County collective A Choired Taste has shaped an album geared specifically toward honoring admittedly-unsung mothers with a full-length collection of original songs. Well-produced and heartfelt, "To Mom" will please fans of '70s soft rock with warm songs such as the jazzy "Someday" (featuring singer Stacie Chavez) and the instrumental title track written by group leader HP in the late 1980s and finally released on this set.
-Robert Kinsler
Orange County Register
A Choired Taste—led by HP Laborde, Tom Matranga, and Mike Schnoebelen—organized the Meadowlark Eclectic Music Festival to support local merchants and bring family-friendly live music to Huntington Beach. ‘We’re tired of bars. We want to play for family audiences,’ says Laborde. The free outdoor event features performances for all ages, merchant showcases, and community demonstrations. ‘It’s our own little stimulus package for the city,’ Laborde adds.”
— Huntington Beach Independent, Nov 2009
A Choired Taste, "To Mom
independent) - Although everything from Beatles remakes and anti-war collections to holiday music-themed sets have become commonplace in recent years, the Orange County collective A Choired Taste has shaped an album geared specifically toward honoring admittedly-unsung mothers with a full-length collection of original songs. Well-produced and heartfelt, "To Mom" will please fans of '70s soft rock with warm songs such as the jazzy "Someday" (featuring singer Stacie Chavez) and the instrumental title track written by group leader HP in the late 1980s and finally released on this set.
Robert Kinsler
Orange County Register
A heard a lot of good things about your band this past Saturday. Thanks for coming out to play for our Farmers Market. If it is alright with you, can we invite you to play again sometime this Spring or Summer?Lorena MatarritaExecutive AssistantDowntown Pomona Owners Association
“On ‘Tasty,’ A Choired Taste delivers a genre-blending debut: reggae, Latin rock, country-tinged rockers, and more. Led by HP Laborde, their classic sound nods to the Eagles, Randy Newman, and Fleetwood Mac—sometimes sounding like vintage album outtakes. Eclectic, ambitious, and it works.”
— Robert Kinsler, Orange County Register