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 "I could talk about all of the songs on this album [Seed of a Pine] until the cows come home. Honestly this is one of those...albums which 'had me at hello.' If you're a fan of modern folk and americana, you can't go wrong with Seed of a Pine."
-Seattle Post Intelligencer - BlogCritics.org (read full review here.)


"Together they [Dave and Mandy] have crafted an album that positively brims with excellent songs, fine playing and exquisite vocals."
-No Depression (read full review here)


9 out of 10 score -"This [Seed of a Pine] is an excellent album...this duo seem to thrive on the beautiful things around us all and have an ability to make the listener stop and maybe appreciate the wonders of this world for a little longer than we would normally..."
-Americana-UK (read full review here)


"Dave and Mandy create a confluence of soulful lyrics, musical chops and harmony in their music that is as beautiful as it is thought provoking."
-Willy Porter


"Singer/songwriters Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer have a knack for capturing the passionate beauty of original contemporary folk music. Evoking tranquility and reflection, their frank lyrics and life-affirming tales are woven around melodic lines that hold the fabric together...this debut collaboration [Seed of a Pine] is a perfect showcase..."
-Sun209:The Americana Music Journal (read full review here)


"Every now and then an album comes along that is so good, you just can't get anything else done...I have this problem at the moment with Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer's first official collaboration album, which as far as problems go, isn't such a bad one. With an immediately warm and soothing feel to the record, the rich acoustic sound and perfectly pitched vocals courtesy of both singers, together with some fine electric guitar playing makes SEED OF A PINE essential listening...some of the most delicious harmonies to have reached this reviewer's ears thus far..."
-Northern Sky Music Magazine (UK) (read full review here)


"All of the songs tell stories that take you places you want to go. Fer and McGraw know how to pen a tune that keeps the listener hanging on each word...Seed of a Pine is my best recording of the year."
-F.A.M.E. (Roberta Schwartz) (read full review here)


"This album must be heard...It is easy to see why these two decided to combine their talents – they have a musical affinity which is borne out in a magical way on this album...Magnificent stuff! Seed of a Pine is packed with emotive and beautiful songs which brilliantly showcases their talent. This is an album which deserves some serious recognition."
-Folk Radio UK (read full review here)


"...quite distinctive...and very enjoyable...The playing and production [on Seed of a Pine] is beautiful, rich and enigmatic like the lyrics...It feels like we’re being drawn into some very serious minded quest, a search for truth and purpose..."
-FlyinShoesReview (UK) (read full review here)


"...the album meanders stylistically through its eleven tracks and keeps the listener interested, intrigued and anticipating the next direction or musical flourish, full of colour, mother nature and lovely harmonies..."
-Beat Surrender (UK) (read full review here)


"[Seed of a Pine] is a smooth and impressive slice of Americana..The album brims with the confidence of good musicianship...McGraw and Fer deserve wider recognition."
-The Telegraph (UK)

"Singer/songwriters Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer have a knack for capturing the passionate beauty of original contemporary folk music. Evoking tranquility and reflection, their frank lyrics and life-affirming tales are woven around melodic lines that hold the fabric together...this debut collaboration [Seed of a Pine] is a perfect showcase..."
-Roots Music Report (read full review here)


"On stage, McGraw and Fer's harmonies drew the seated crowd to their feet."
-Boise Weekly (Idaho)


"...don't put the disc [Seed of a Pine] on and then run the vacuum cleaner or jump on the telephone. Sit down and listen. It's the at-home sonic version of going to a museum."
-the Buzz About (read full review here)


"The combination of voices on Seed of a Pine has struck home and deep. I love this album. It will take me a while to get beyond it. A long while."
-Rock and Reprise (read full review here)


"Beautiful roots rock-"
-What's Up! Magazine (Bellingham, WA)

"It is at times soothing and gentle with stabs of energy and expressions of longing adding soul to the sound... such light and shade and the space given to allow the music to breathe makes this a striking and unusual debut collection."
-Rock 'N' Reel Magazine (UK)


"So, I raise a glass to a record [Seed of a Pine] that will surprise you, lead you to memory, and warm you.... May this music be heard! "
-Minor 7th (read full review here)


"There is a delightful synergy between McGraw & Fer...[Seed of a Pine] has become a real favourite of mine very quickly, one of those albums you find yourself dipping into time and again just to enjoy the little moments."
-Music-News.com (UK) (read full review here)


"[Seed of a Pine] is an album rather than just a collection of songs and the collective experience will draw you in...This is music that is washed with the watercolour tones of the cover artwork - soft brush strokes that bleed their colours together into a pleasing whole."
-Lonesome Highway (UK) (read full review here)

 

"This album [Seed of a Pine] encapsulates, everything I love about the Americana music scene, namely, heart, soul, places, travel, song and fine musicianship."
-Folking.com (UK)
 
 

"With Seed of a Pine, Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer combine the essence of their talents to produce a unique encounter - every aspect of the whole engages and the result is a thoroughly excellent slice of Americana-influenced folk."
-FolkWords (UK) (read full review here)

"It’s pretty much impossible not to be blown away by local singer-songwriter Mandy Fer. After performing with a couple funk/rock/jam bands, Fer struck out solo and has been gaining attention ever since with her masterful guitar style and sweet, sultry voice...Her percussive Ani DiFranco-esque guitar work and sweet songwriting have been thoroughly captivating local audiences for a few years."
-Flag Live! (Flagstaff, AZ)

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