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"Sugar Babe" Cd Review by A.L. "Chopper" McKinnon
Producer/Host of Canadian Spaces CKCU-FM
"The strength of Sugar Babe is immediately obvious...big presence both instrumentally and vocally. Kate & Hollis' excellent playing is enhanced by guests like Emory Lester (mandolin) and Sarah Hill (violin). Very tasty indeed!!
There are two things you will hear from K&H's voices. The first is the strength and then the total honesty... and you will hear these from beginng to end.
Of the thirteen tracks only two are traditional. Kate & Hollis have penned the remaining eleven. The writing is poignant, approachable, and honest.
Kudos to all involved."
"Sugar Babe" Cd Review by By Mike Sadava
Penguin Eggs
"The husband/wife team of Kate and Hollis Morgan have produced a low-key winner here. This Ottawa-area duo met when Kate needed a Dobro player. She got herself a husband and someone to make beautiful music with, literally. There’s a strong Appalachian influence here, but that’s just the start. They take journeys into swing, modern folk and even newgrass and I’ll eat the liner notes if Hollis didn’t listen to a lot of Lightfoot at some point in his life. Songs like “Jennie Wore White” show a heartfelt poignancy, while “Skinny Legs” is pure old-time silliness. Their voices blend well, the picking is solid and augmented by the addition of mandolin ace Emory Lester, bass player Ken Kanwisher and fiddle player Sarah Hill. A comparison to Robin and Linda Williams would not be too far from the mark."
"The Last Chore" Cd Review By Patrick Langston
The Ottawa Citizen
"Low-key arrangements...light, sweet vocal harmonies distinguish this debut album of mountain and bluegrass-rooted tunes by Ottawa's Kate and Hollis Morgan. The duo's bright guitars, dobro and banjo...Ken Kanwisher's stand up bass......their carefully crafted and paced tunes make the duo's easy-going sound pleasant to return to... The album of mostly original tunes, including finely executed instrumentals by Hollis Morgan, holds its own quite comfortably."
"The Last Chore" Cd Review By Pat Moore
Host of CKCU FM 93.1 Weekend Warm-Up
This Cd is a collection of eleven original tunes, true to the style of traditional sounds...fresh and inviting to those who are looking for something different. The title song, "The Last Chore", has the banjo setting the mood in a bold but supportive way. The strong story lyrics, sung by Hollis, whose voice is certain, warm and clear, are accentuated by Kate’s harmony blend, a skill which seems to come to her naturally..something some singers never achieve. Each song has its own personality, giving the collection what it takes to be interesting and keep you listening to the end. The instrumentals are sparkling. The songs are well written, the singing is warm and tight, and the instruments bring it all together. Guitar, dobro, and banjo in Hollis’ hands give this duo a full, bright and interesting sound. Kate holds it together with her rhythm guitar – and when singing lead, she uses her strong voice to draw you into the lyrics, with traditional folk grace. Watch for them!"
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