A great songwriter.
“(Her) glorious songs reflect the determination of the human spirit to survive and rise from whatever adversity the crooked path of life may throw in its way. ... An inspiring celebration that gives hope to others struggling with their own demons.” (Sing Out!) (see full text)
A great singer.
“Her powerful voice ... (is) a veritable rollercoaster of raw emotion, swooping and soaring through defiance, heartbreak and revival. ... Just try to sing along with her and you will realize what an inventive singer she is.” (Music Matters Review) (see full text)
A great achievement.
“Broad strokes of old-time country music, blues, zydeco and Celtic music ... with stellar back-up work from the likes of producer- pianist Hoyle Osborne and such singers and musicians as Eric and Suzy Thompson, Jody Stecher and Kate Brislin, Bill Evans, Steven Strauss and Mayne Smith.” (Sing Out!)
“A place to visit when music is the only thing strong and deep enough to get you through.” (Music Matters Review)
“A skilled singer and really fine songwriter drawing from roots in old-time country, blues and vaudeville; not dis-similar to a McGarrigle.” (Folk Roots)
“This album is like a great novel, never a little bit boring, always surprising.” (International Dr. Nina Simone Society Newsletter, Belgium) (see full text)
As heard on World Cafe. And better radio stations everywhere.
Do You See That Moon? • A Long Slow Season • No Hard Luck Kid • Free At Last (Let Me Find My Wings) • Can’t Stop Worrying • Talk to Me About It, Baby • Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen, Revisited • The Thing That Makes You Beautiful • Speak from Your Heart • You Are Gone • Watershed • Farther Down the Road
