“The whole gamut of emotions and life recollections is represented in Dave’s songs – there’s
thoughtful nostalgia, and songs in celebration of the part each of us plays in life’s working tapestry,
side by side with often quite desperately wistful reflections on working life, or sharply-observed
reminiscences of working practices and conditions, sometimes told in a nicely chirpy way that
stoically plays up the human scale and the more humorous side.
“The best of Dave’s songs could be said to be on a par with those of Keith Marsden; Dave’s gift is to
write in an accessible style, yet with an appealing poignancy that quite naturally sidesteps easy
sentimentality.”
David Kidman – Folk Roundabout
“A fine collection of seventeen songs, combining the traditional with Dave’s own writings, all
presented with the gentle, honest style we’ve come to expect from this popular duo. This is an album
of fine songs, skilfully and thoughtfully presented. It will do much to enhance the high esteem in
which the local folk community already hold Dave and Julie’s work.”
Jim Hancock – Folktalk
(From review of our CD “Crosby Road”)
“Dave is a talented songwriter and has written some amazing songs, which include “United In the
Morning”, “Never Tell a Trawlerman Goodbye”, and of course, the excellent “North Wall”. Great to
see you both back this year.”
Ali O’Brien – Saddleworth Festival
"... the Evardson secret formula: real thought going into the choice of words, a melody that fits the
words, and a chorus that lodges itself in your brain. His craft reaches its true high-water mark in the
quite brilliant "Thrown It All Away - a powerful song."
Dai Woosnam - Review
(From review of our CD "A Ramble On The
Viking Way)
thoughtful nostalgia, and songs in celebration of the part each of us plays in life’s working tapestry,
side by side with often quite desperately wistful reflections on working life, or sharply-observed
reminiscences of working practices and conditions, sometimes told in a nicely chirpy way that
stoically plays up the human scale and the more humorous side.
“The best of Dave’s songs could be said to be on a par with those of Keith Marsden; Dave’s gift is to
write in an accessible style, yet with an appealing poignancy that quite naturally sidesteps easy
sentimentality.”
David Kidman – Folk Roundabout
“A fine collection of seventeen songs, combining the traditional with Dave’s own writings, all
presented with the gentle, honest style we’ve come to expect from this popular duo. This is an album
of fine songs, skilfully and thoughtfully presented. It will do much to enhance the high esteem in
which the local folk community already hold Dave and Julie’s work.”
Jim Hancock – Folktalk
(From review of our CD “Crosby Road”)
“Dave is a talented songwriter and has written some amazing songs, which include “United In the
Morning”, “Never Tell a Trawlerman Goodbye”, and of course, the excellent “North Wall”. Great to
see you both back this year.”
Ali O’Brien – Saddleworth Festival
"... the Evardson secret formula: real thought going into the choice of words, a melody that fits the
words, and a chorus that lodges itself in your brain. His craft reaches its true high-water mark in the
quite brilliant "Thrown It All Away - a powerful song."
Dai Woosnam - Review
(From review of our CD "A Ramble On The
Viking Way)
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