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From Carrie Newcomer, Recording Artist, Singer-Songwriter
“It is an act of courage and bravery whenever we send our art out into the world; but the world so needs works of honesty and truth and worth like these.”
From Stan Hall, Portland Oregonian
“…her catchy, humor-rich songs really do evoke the wildness of Alaska without beating you over the head with the kinds of cliches in which a less talented folk singer might wallow.”
From Dan Landrum, Dulcimer Players News Magazine, personal email
“I'm picky about what I listen to and I love your CD. It is interesting, daring, personal and feels honest. There are very few CDs that I listen to in the process of choosing reviews that make it into my iTunes library. Your CD went right in after one listen.”
From Josh Cole, The Frontiersman, Mat-su, Alaska
“Golton's music has such a rich vibe about it, the kind of sound that sends chills down my spine, because it is like I've discovered a secret that the rest of the world will soon find out about....”
From Bud Johnson - Producer/Host - Acoustic
Accents syndicated radio show
"Hey Esther: I've been meaning to get back to you to let you know that I got the new record. It's terrific! So good on so many levels. Very diverse in style - kinda of quirky in a really fun way (ala Annie Gallup). Nice choice of covers too. It will certainly get some spins on the show starting with this weeks program. I have a "Words and Music" segment with David Wilcox this week so you're in good company! Again, I can't tell you how pleased I am to have an Alaskan artist with a great record that I can showcase on the program. OK I'm starting to gush....
Best, Bud"
From Doug Dick - Folk DJ on WVGN, Virgin Islands
"The CD is a wonderful mix of well written very literate original songs and
some very tastefully selected covers. Esther's "The Hoedown Philosopher"
is one of the best songs I have ever heard referencing the classic Alice in
Wonderland. Esther's virtuoso playing on the mountain dulcimer adds a unique
flavor to this lovely CD."
From Trudy Heffernan – Folk Music Promoter for Acoustic Adventures in Fairbanks, AK
“…Esther has a fabulous stage presence with just the right amount of professionalism and personalizing with her preambles--and is very natural and relaxed. Something I don't always even see with the "pros". I'm even more impressed with her than I already was if that's possible. Just one of those special shows…”
From Sue DuMond – RadioFreeLopez & Home on the Grange Series, Lopez Island, WA
“Esther Golton’s recent performance at the Lopez Island Grange had windows, doors, a nice floor and even a solid roof; far from an unfinished house as the title of her new CD suggests. Sweet
melodelicious song-writing and scrumptious vocals accompanied by rich resonant dulcimer welcome one in to sit a spell, curl up around the woodstove and warm one’s soul. Trimmed out with the crackling fire of a lilting flute solo, there are no leaks or drafts in Esther’s house, only a well crafted foundation that is the heart and hearth of what a house rests upon and truly makes it home…..”
From Joe Craig - Jazz guitarist and author of this
interactive music theory E-book
"...such a cornicopia of delicious sounds and wonderful ideas... a wonderful collection of energies, memories and well crafted music merged into a way-polished artistic gem..."
3 Reviews on ITunes
Great! ***** - by saianu
"A little folky, a little worldly. Involves multiple influences... but at the heart – simple, gentle. Great Sunday morning music."
This is real music. ***** - by Anonymous
"Wow. How refreshing. Esther's soul shines through in an incredible album, full of unique observations, interesting metaphors, and a great, witty
sense of humor. This whole album is golden."
Alaskan folk/Adult contemporary **** - by strangecharm
"Lyrics are in the “adult contemporary” camp, the music is folk, but much more too, flute, oboe, accordion, cello, fretless bass float and drift over her mountain
dulcimer. These elements are seamless and arranged in such a way that it sometimes reminds you of the Beatles, or all the artists that they inspired to put classical instruments and arrangements behind pop songs. Very well produced at 10th Planet Studios in Fairbanks, Alaska.
... and even Karen Savoca on backing vocals (wow!)"
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