REVIEWS FOR SPRINGFIELD
“Intimate and laid back, vulnerable and haunting, this soulful folk album takes you on those shady, summer southern back roads. Brings to mind the Cowboy Junkies and Norah Jones.”
- Slash Coleman, playwright and performer known for his PBS special, “The Neon Man and Me”
“THIS GIRL HAS FOUND HER GROOVE - Cheryl Fare's new project, Springfield, is a collection of originals that showcase not only her adept talents for composing but also her alluring vocals . . . Powerful, Sultry, and Captivating with a Straight Ahead SMOOTH GROOVE . . . sure to be the new sizzle in the jazz/blues fusion.”
- Melinda Sargent, Music Tacklebox, Ashland, VA
“ The vibe is mellow here - think smokey clubs and lonely days and, too, the closing credits of a lovely summer day. She relates sweet heartache, longing – time passing – but, too, the good feelings that come with getting through. Like all good blues artists, she lets you know you’re not alone. This is not depressing stuff though. It just takes you to a quieter, more reflective place. I could hear it coming out of the kitchen window while I loll on the porch swing with a glass of wine – late in the day – either alone or not. Favorites are “Show Me How”, “Stones in My Pocket”, and “Springfield”. But really, I like listening to the whole thing straight on through. It’s an enjoyable journey, an enjoyably mellow journey.
- Jeremy Witt, photographer
“I listened to the CD and I really love it. Great voice. You must be a fan of Phebe Snow. I hear other influences as well. Great job!”
- Kip Williams, Founder of Richmond Music Center
“I like your vocal tone and thought your pitch was wonderful. I enjoyed the lyric ideas and could relate to some of the real-life situations. On the whole, I thought the songs were well thought out, and thought the production ideas valid. “
- Bill McElroy, Slipped DISC Recording Studio
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