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Mark Bilyeu,
Big Smith
& The Ozark Mountaineer

. . .this CD is recommended on many levels.  The 18 tracks have been carefully chosen from the hey-day of Old Time music on 78 rpm records.  McGowen's smooth fretless playing along with his fondness for novel, diminished tonalities really perks up the ears. . .warm, natural sound, ideal for this music.

KXUA 88.3, University of Arkansas Radio

Darned if this isn't a fun and charming collection of traditional songs performed mostly on banjo and it's various kith and kin and both with taste and restraint.  The vocal harmonies are spot on and in some places quite lovely.  And not the least virtue of this collection is the recording and production.  There's a distance and separation in the sound that imparts a certain objectivity and even authenticity.  The version of "Roustabout" is particularly to be praised.

Nate Higgins,
Fayetteville Free Weekly

. . . authentic mountain music sound that is right at home here in the Ozarks.

Nightflying

Whoa, we got us a hoe-down here. . .  nothing less than a heap of fun.

Toni Williams,
The Old Time Herald

. . .the songs are skillfully played. . .I'd recommend this CD to those who like to sing or hear old-time songs, or who are keen on the banjo and/or ukulele.

Michael Leahy,
Cool as Folk, KDVS 90.3

Damn I like that record!