There were more positive comments about you and your generosity from our participant evaluations than about anyone in the history of this event.
—Peter McCraken, Centrum, Port Townsend, WA
It is an unusual thing that someone can take authentic Appalachian Music and make it entertaining for contemporary audiences.
—Thomas Estes, Jr., Charlotte Folk Music Society, Charlotte, NC
You were a smash hit! Everyone has been talking about you and the terrific performance.
—Mike Denny, Director of the Greater Washington Ceili Club’s Irish Folk Festival
Well, you did it again! You are one of the bright spots in the NCCAT galaxy of presenters. What a great job!
—A.G. Rudd, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching
One of our members observed that if we had no other program for the rest of the weekend, after your performance the weekend was a success.
—Richmond G. Bernhardt, Jr. North Carolina Bar Association, Cary, NC
Your performance was definitely a highlight of the week’s festivities!
—Marvin J. Malecha, NC State School of Design, Raleigh, NC
One of the most popular performers ever to grace the Oak Grove Festival stage!
—Bill Harouff, Oak Grove Folk Music Festival, Staunton, VA
It is an absolute delight to present a lady who has so many different talents - storyteller, singer, musician, writer, and outstanding entertainer.
—Carol Reinhardt, Gaston County Public Library, Dallas, NC
Seldom have I seen such an outgoing and loving response from such a large audience! I’m sure the way you performed had a lot to do with that.
—Eleanor H. Lloyd, Western Carolina coalition for Social Concerns, Asheville, NC
You were simply superb... You engaged the audience immediately, set the perfect pace, gave the script a lively reading, and combined humor with a seriousness of purpose that established just the right context for the award presentations.
—Beverly Patterson, Folklife Specialist, NC Arts Council, Raleigh, NC
Your tales and music crosses over all generations. It connects with everyone regardless of age, faith, geographical and ethnic origin.
—Mark Travaglini, Greenville, SC
Your overall rating for style and content was 4.9 on a scale of 1 to 5 - 5 being “Exceptional”! The 400 attendees at your sessions left with warm feelings about the women of Appalachia and you as a performer.
—Mary Pebley, Business Education Director, American Business Women’s Association, Kansas City, Missouri