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"Death Must Be a Woman"

"Two-Timin'"

"Forever True"

2005 Holiday CD

Dead Men's Hollow
"Forever True"

"This new group is fronted by three female singers who know a bit about harmony singing. Their voices drive this mix of traditional folk and country blues, a bit of bluegrass with some gospel tossed in. They are from the D.C. area and have been catching on all over the country. Fans of traditional music will wonder where this band has been all of their life. This is pretty much acoustic music at its finest. Check your local NPR station if they have any acoustic music shows because they will be featured on several in the coming months."

Village Records

CD Reviews for Forever True:

"With the beautiful simplicity and harmony of the Carter Family, the passion of Ralph Stanley, the eccentric quirks of Dock Boggs and instrumentalism of John Jackson, this group of 6 un-grizzled, un-calloused musicians (one of them is even from...gasp...New York) has single-handedly restored my dream of old Virginia." Read full review >

Dave Terpeny, Editor

KyndMusic

June 2005 Issue

"Dead Men's Hollow has spirited acoustic instrumentation and a harmony-laden signature sound that is building them a legion of fans." Read full review >

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Joe Ross

July 2005 Issue

"'Forever True' is an electrifying musical production that would certainly justify a trip to the nation's capital to catch Dead Men's Hollow in person." Read full review >

Bluegrass Unlimited

July 2005 Issue

"When I first saw this group's name, I thought they would have done well to consult with a marketing professional. But it's actually pretty clever ...

The talents of this group really shine on ... 'The Blackest Crow' — bare-bones fiddle, chilling vocals, and a minor-key melody as old and weary as the Appalachians from which this song comes; and 'My Latest Sun is Sinking Fast,' a touching hymn many will recognize as 'Angel Band' from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. 'Down in the Valley to Pray,' also a gospel from O Brother, [is] outdone completely in six-part male-female a cappella harmony. Who's laughing now?" Read full review >

Carolyn Feola

Takoma Voice

December 2005 Issue

"Man fühlt in der Kirche." Read full review >

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December 2005 Issue