Barbara Martin - REVIEWS

"Jazzy originals in a torch style grace... Martin's distinctive low voice and great band tag these songs with a light spirit."
- Blues Revue, June, 2000

"... an unexpected gift for double entendre and sultry melody and as a singer with a penchant for smoldering seduction."
- Geoffrey Himes, Howard County Sun

She is carrying the torch of Ida Cox, Bessie Smith and Sippie Wallace and beautifully evokes their styles into her own compositions."
- Blues Rag, Baltimore Blues Society

"...a fine intelligent songwriter, Barbara Martin is a very attractive singer, rootsy and blusey one minute, sweet and tender the next...often humorous, always genuine and life-affirming."
- All Music Guide

"The integrity of the instrumentals and Martin's warm, clear vocals and brief but informative introductions to each song segment are a graceful blend of education and entertainment."
- Parents' Choice Magazine, Fall 2000

"Your extraordinary performance upheld the high-quality standard of our stated GLAF mission. We received ravereviews from our audience!"
- Linda Jose, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival, McHenry, MD

"Barb is a versatile performer with an excellent blues voice and an easy rapport with her audience."
- Brook Dickson, Program Coordinator, The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, Roanoke, VA

"Our students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. I heard two teachers launch into unsolicited praise for your approach and your ability to relate to children of all ages."
- Will Hovenden, Headmaster, Sumner Acadmeny, Gallatin, TN