PRESS

CROSS THE

ROLLING WATER

HANNAH READ & MICHAEL STARKEY

(HUDSON RECORDS 2022)

“So exciting to hear such a diversity of old and new tunes and depth of expression, all in the language of old time music, but at the same time reaching out” - Bruce Molsky

“Gripping… all in all, it’s a foot-tappin’ delight, music and playing that draws you in the way lungs draw in air, the tunesmithery interspersed with fine balladry” - ★★★★ Songlines

“Skilled players with a focus on the powerful essence of the music, their intuitive interactions draw every last nuance of sentiment in both the old and new” - ★★★★ RNR Magazine

“Wow! World Class.” - Andy Kershaw (broadcaster/journalist)

“Outstanding performances, charismatic voices, well-balanced instruments, great synergy between Hannah and Michael, admirable choice of tunes and songs, impressive musical virtuosity… destined to be appreciated for a very long time.” - Old Time News

“Hannah and Michael have arrived at a way of playing old-time music that’s refreshingly dynamic, expressive, and toneful” - Stephanie Coleman

“gem of a recording, an infectious, dynamic, richly layered album that's a timeless, irresistible and thoroughly entertaining treat” - Folk Radio UK

“There are so many joyful moments…..Hannah’s fantastically rhythmic and widely varied bowing, linked with Michael’s five-string propulsion, is a case in point” - Tony Trischka

“intimate and inventive musicianship… arranged and played beautifully by two consummate acoustic musicians” - Living Tradition

“Nothing has brought me as much pleasure as this record this week” - Ricky Ross, BBC Scotland

“Excellent” - Folk London