Sunday, January 8, 2012
Chris Spector of the Midwest Record says of Gina Forsyth/Promised Land: “A solid old school folkie with a double shot of Malvina Reynolds in her soul, this well traveled throughout the South singer/songwriter masters the trick of sounding and feeling old school without falling into the fantasy. And she’s pretty much singing about what’s going on now.”
Sunday, January 1, 2012
“Superb.” Rich Warren, host, The Midnight Special on WFMT (Chicago, IL)
“This is powerful, thoughtful music full of insights and great stories. The subtle combinations of voice, guitar and fiddle sets this album apart from the mass of other music that crosses my desk.” Steve Clarke, host, Acoustic Planet on CHES Radio Erin, Ontario (Canada)
“Gina’s latest CD is a wonderful, smart, often funny, beautifully played and sung collection of songs.” Neti Vaan, violinist, New Orleans, LA
“I got your CD Saturday. What a masterpiece! It captures you exactly as you are with no pretense. The songs are great, the production levels are just right, and the recording is excellent. Thank you for sending it to me. I cherish it. The CD just makes me feel good listening to it.” Bob Gramann, guitar builder and presenter of the Fredericksburg, VA Songwriter Showcase
Friday, December 16, 2011
Keith Spera of the New Orleans Times-Picayune “Christmas in China” uses the ubiquity of overseas products as a roundabout entry to a love song. “Copper Rooster” takes a whimsical look at the post-Katrina rash of copper thefts. “Sparrows” alludes to Forsyth’s spiritual side. “Sweet and Sunny South” is recycled from the Malvinas’ 2005 CD “Love, Hope and Transportation.”