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What Others Are Saying About
"Mountain Memories 2000" Bluegrass Unlimited January 2002 page 84 Reviewer: Les McIntyre Wendy Lewis has previously been a member of several regional bands in North Carolina including the Appalachian Mountain Girls and the Brushy Mountain Band. For her latest recording endeavor, Wendy has amassed a multitude of friends including Rickie Simpkins (fiddle and mandolin), Rob Ickes (resonator guitar), Michael Bell (hammered dulcimer), Kyle Dean Smith (banjo), and others to create "Mountain Memories 2000" featuring a dozen fertile melodies ranging from Stephen Foster's "Nellie Bly" to "When The Roses Bloom In Dixieland." In between are offerings of the Kyle Dean Smith instrumental "Chicken On Ice," Bob Dylan's "Living The Blues," "Is The Blue Moon Still Shining," the exquisite Wendy Lewis/Rickie Simpkins instrumental "Chestnut Ridge," and Judy Cox Pagter's composition "I'll Pick Pretty Flowers." "Mountain Memories 2000" exudes the sensation as if the pickers are simply jamming just for fun on some front porch in rural North Carolina rather than in the confines of a recording studio. Wendy Lewis has indeed created a wonderful collection of musical memories that cannot be ignored. 5 Stars out of 5 Terrific Americana Music from the Blue Ridge Mountains! July 4, 2001 Reviewer: A music fan from Escondido, CA USA Spurred by the popularity of the successful movie "O Brother Where Art Thou" legions of new listeners are coming (or returning!) to the traditional music of the Southeastern United States. I'm sure the vast majority of them will really like this album showcasing Wendy Lewis in a wonderful collection of vocals and instrumentals recorded right there in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Wendy's crystal-clear voice is complemented by tasteful and professional musical performances that highlight her own background and experiences. The recorded tracks have been mixed with obvious care and skill resulting in an extremely listenable product. As a traditional musician myself, I can easily recognize and appreciate the work and that went into these tracks and the terrific results they produced! My favorites include "I'll Pick Pretty Flowers for You" which includes some very nice dulcimer work by Michael K. Bell and "When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland" with its wonderful fiddle (Rickie Simpkins) and frailing banjo (Edwin Lacy) backup. Throughout the album Steve Kilby adds inspiring and tasteful flatpick guitar solos. Resonator guitar fans won't want to miss the contributions of award-winning Rob Ickes to "Living the Blues" and an original instrumental by Wendy and Rickie entitled "Chestnut Ridge." While some independent productions reflect their origin with brief or plain booklets, "Mountain Memories 2000" includes Karen Frazer's fine six-page layout with many photographs of the participants and the beautiful surroundings of their area. Wendy's comments really make you feel like you are a friend. Between the music, the notes, and the photographs, I just want to go there! Buy it, you'll be glad you did! 5 Stars out of 5 A Must For All Mountain Music Fans!!!!! August 17, 2001 Reviewer: A music fan from Blue Ridge Mountains, VA I came across this CD quite by accident when looking for the song "My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains" - had never heard of Wendy Lewis but took a chance and ordered it. Cannot begin to tell everyone what a GREAT decision that was. This CD belongs in every collection of old time mountain music - great songs - great arrangements - great performances!!!!! I haven't been this excited about a new performer since I discovered Laura Boosinger at the Homecoming in Norris, TN some years ago. I'm sure Wendy and Friends will have many new fans once this CD is played!!! And, oh yes, her rendition of "My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains" is as close to perfect as I've ever heard. Reviewer: Host of a popular Traditional Country Radio show "GREAT VOCALS, CHOICE OF SONGS & EXCELLENT BACKING..... 10 out of 10 for a really good release" |
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