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CD Review - Perspectives - "...an artful project..."
Music Connection (California)
"…a unique brand of mostly acoustic folk-oriented material, spiced with interesting audio treatments…Key to the band’s sonic weave is Hughes’ soulfulness, which lends a consistently moody mien to the proceedings…Hughes and company have mounted an artful project that aims for something unique; judging by this CD they are almost there."
CD Review - Perspectives - "Thumbs definitely up!"
Music Business Radio (Nashville, TN)
"Thumbs defnitely up! I really like this a lot. First of all, the artwork on this is great. . . really interesting arrangement approach. I tell you what, I think this is really good. Thumbs up for Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band out of Tampa, Florida. A great track. I wanted to hear more of it. It got my attention. The arrangements were great, the vocals were great, well-produced - everything about it was great - the artwork on the record. Obviously they've spent a lot of time, money, and effort in this and it shows."
CD Review - Perspectives - "...impressive..."
The Tampa Tribune
"Hughes is an earnest singer-songwriter who should appeal to fans of Jewel and Sarah McLachlan. 'Perspectives' is an impressive recording thanks to glossy production, Hughes' dramatic vocals and some fine and subtle use of string arrangements."
–Curtis Ross
Live-Performance Review - "..pure genius..."
Tre Amici @ Ybor Bunker
"The show last night was incredible! Thank you so much for coming out and performing! Tre Amici Music looooves Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band…Everyone loved you and I was really blown away. I loved how natural you were and just joked around with the audience. You have a perfect stage presence and your songs really are gems
In what can only be described as pure genius, the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band took the stage at around 8p.m. Sheila is a wonderful person whose natural style and fun personality led her into involving the crowd even before they began playing and throughout the set. Her "song-that-should-have-a-story-behind-it", Madison Street, took our collective breaths away and we're excited to hear them perform again tomorrow night at the opening for Michael Schuhmann's photo exhibit."
CD Review - Perspectives - "...excellent music..."
The Music Review, www.themusicreview.net
"Strong and smooth vocals stand out and accent this production of excellent music from this Tampa Bay artist. Best Tracks 'More Than This', 'Let It Rain Down', 'Madison Street' and 'I Will Not Go Down'."
Live-Performance and CD Review - Perspectives - "...beautiful, raw emotion in audio form..."
WBSP Internet Radio
"Beautifully orchestrated, sonic imagery, haunting lyrics, angelic vocals and compelling subject matter amid swelling strings and great production.
This best describes the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band's newest release "Perspectives" Every song is a heartfelt lyrical and melodic journey that takes you exactly to the emotional content of the song.
Madison Street is a haunting ballad that takes you emotionally away from beginning to end…another of my favorite cuts is Lay It Down. Both of these songs have been featured on our radio show and we will continue to feature them in future shows. I've also had the pleasure of seeing Sheila perform Madison Street live in an acoustic version pre-release format and it was, simply put, beautiful, raw emotion in audio form…a story that you want to see through all the way to the end…as you will with most every cut on this self-produced CD. As an added perk: not only is the production, songwriting and musicianship top notch but the CD jacket, design and artwork (all done by Mrs. Hughes herself!) are TOP of the line. Absolutely beautiful.
In a world of cookie-cutter new rock acts and singer/songwriters, Sheila and Chris Hughes offer up something truly unique…a fresh flavor of musical style and songwriting that will definitely make you see their Perspectives."
– Cindy Lucas, Co-Host of "Internet Radio Playground"
CD Review - Perspectives - "This is truly Great American Music..."
Great American Music Hour
"I recently discovered the music of Sheila Kirsten Hughes and fell in love with this album the first time I heard it. This is a very well-produced pop rock album that's atmospheric and interesting. Probably the best time to listen to it is late at night, when songs like 'Let It Rain Down' and 'I Will Not Go Down' really make sense. My favorite track, though, is 'Madison Street,' with its plaintive [cello] and piano instrumentation. This is truly Great American Music; I highly recommend it."
–Jerry Jodice, Host
CD Review - Perspectives - "...solidly accomplished and engaging..."
Creative Loafing
"Hughes excels at writing and singing…Her liquid voice is perfect for the quiet-but-clear verses that build to comparatively stately crescendos…solidly accomplished and engaging…"
–Scott Harrell
CD Review - Perspectives - "...absolutely FANTASTIC!!"
WGAD Independent Internet Radio, www.wgad.net
"…GREAT music…absolutely FANTASTIC!!"
Track Review - Madison Street - "...excellent performances and production..."
TAXI
"The track sounds lovely…Your vocal is impressive…the cello lines are especially well arranged and performed. The intimate, chamber music character sharpens the impact of the gritty lyric…excellent performances and production…your instrumental abilities are a distinctive plus…Keep up the good work."
Live-Performance Review
PeaceMaker-Web Internet Magazine
"The neatest package of dynamite to explode on our Tampa Bay music scene...Stunning and exciting!"
Internet Feature (March - April, 2003) - "...extraordinary..."
Jewel's Soul City Café
"A voice that's both powerful and delicate, incredible
range both vocally and stylistically – what's not
to love?…We absolutely must let the world know about
this extraordinary individual!"
–Jewel's Soul City Café (featured artist 03/13/2003
- 04/11/2003)
Live-Performance Review
WMNF 88.5FM (Tampa)
"Oh wow! Beautiful voice, beautiful songs!"
–Cheryl Mogul, DJ
Live-Performance Review
A and R Production, LLC
"Sheila is a hot performer singer/songwriter who holds the stage and her audience like a pro!...You guys are gonna be blown away."
–Al Alvarez
Live-Performance Review - "...haunting and surreal..."
Balentine Productions
"Armed with a voice as sweet and pure as honey,
Sheila Kirsten Hughes takes the listener on a melodic
journey of interwoven themes. Some haunting and surreal
and others based on real life issues, all delivered with
a consistent professional quality in performance and showmanship!"
–Carl Beckler
Live-Performance Review - "...her emotion captivates you..."
Robin McNamara, Platinum-Selling Recording Artist & Broadway Star
"Sheila has the most amazing talent. Not only does she play guitar, piano and violin masterfully, she also writes and sings some of the most heart felt songs I have ever heard and she sings them with the voice of a 'blues angel' – her emotion captivates you…a shining star. 'Madison Street' is a smash!"
Live-Performance Review - "...an artist whose messge must and will be heard..."
Pete Gallagher, WMNF 88.5FM DJ & Florida Producer
'…a championship voice…there is only one
Sheila Kirsten Hughes! I'm sure there are those who would
prefer to catalogue her in the narrow "folk"
idiom, but make no mistake about it, she is beyond that
— an artist whose message must and will be heard
in this rapidly changing musical landscape!"
Live-Performance Review
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
"We
got great response on you. Many thanks."
–Pat Fenda, Strictly Entertainment
Live-Performance Review - "...such magnificent talent..."
Third Thursday Café
"Ya'll sound just marvelous, and as I sat there
watching, I just couldn't believe that such magnificent
talent was singing in this café in Lutz just for
us."
–Joy Katzen-Guthrie, Program
Coordinator
Live-Performance Review
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse
"New to the Grounds-we booked Sheila on a friend's
good word, sight unseen – something we hadn't done
in a long time. It's good to know you can trust your friends!"
Live-Performance Review - "...always brings a great response..."
Elevate, www.elevates.net
"I am proud to say that Sheila Kirsten Hughes
and her husband Chris have played multiple times at our
venue. Sheila's music always brings a great response from
our people. She has a wonderful voice and is very talented
on multiple instruments. On top of her musical gifts,
Sheila has a very joyful spirit and is a pleasure to work
with. "
–Luke Langston
Live-Performance Review - "I have heard many positive comments..."
Largo Cultural Center - Heart of Largo Festival
"I would like to take the opportunity to thank
you for being an entertainer at our Heart of Largo 'Celebrate
America' Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2002. I have
heard many positive comments and you helped place smiles
on all the faces of the people attending the event."
–Krista S. Pincince, City of Largo Special Events
Coordinator
Fan Review
Steve D., musician
"Extraordinary vocal and musical talent, great songs, expert performance, awesome website - I can't wait for the release of the CD. Keep up the good work, you two. I'm certain that nothing short of national prominence awaits to reward your stellar efforts."
Fan Review
North 2 South Band
"The new site is FANTASTIC…Wow and triple WOW!!! This is one of the BEST artists sites you'll see anywhere period, indie, local, national…ANYWHERE. This is gonna be one incredible sounding CD. I can't WAIT til it comes out!!! You guys ROCK."
– Cindy LaRosa
Fan Review
Bob C.
"I
came across your website by accident and I was knocked
off my feet by your music, WOW, you have such a beautiful
voice and I loved your style! Good luck with your career.
I think you will succeed wonderfully."
Fan Review
Chuck Terzian, a.k.a "Chucky Luv"
"F**K!!! Was just listening to your [Perspectives]
sampler CD while I work and holey shit…amazing! Great
songs, great performances, great recording!!! Keep kickin
this LUV!!! I thank you for your perspective and artistic
representation of it…Well done peeps…well done."
Fan Review
Inspirational Diversion website creator
"I feel that we are in the presence of a superstar
here!"
–Melissa Mettler
Fan Review
Trish D.
"I saw you at Third Thursday Café and bought
the [Perspectives CD] sampler. Just have to let you know
how much I love it. I had some friends over the other
night and we played it over and over…you sound fabulous!"
Fan Review
From an anonymous note left in tip jar at a gig
"You're amazing. Reach for
the stars and NEVER give up. You have a beautiful voice
& amazing lyrics…touching!"
Fan Review
Fremont John, musician
"Sheila, I love your style, your music is harmonically,
very interesting, lyric stories really grab and your voice
is excellent. Keep it up and shoot for the stars!"
Fan Review
North 2 South Band
"I just wanted to let you and Chris know I really
enjoyed your music yesterday! Again, you guys sounded
GREAT. I particularly liked 'Madison Street'…it's
so haunting and you do such a great job with it…musically
and vocally. It's very emotional. Your music is just beautiful
– as is your stage presence. Not to mention that
YOU contribute such a huge help the music community and
other artists via the Nubzilla Café site."
-Cindy LaRosa
Fan Review
Pril
"I just came across you at [Jewel's] Soul City
Café! Just wanted to tell you that you sound GREAT! Really
REALLY GREAT!"
Fan Review
Jessi Han, Korea
"Your voice is beautiful and I think your music
speaks wonders."
Fan Review
Sonya Amason
"Your voice is truly incredible! I could hear
you singing across the parking lot and it just drew me
in like a magnet."
Fan Review
Andy A., Mount Vernon, WA
"I caught the last two songs and it was worth
every minute. Sheila you are great!!! When you post a
downloadable recording of your whole appearance, I will
beat a path to get it. Nicely done! All I can say is you
are one ORIGINAL loon. I love the sense of humor. You
have a lot of talent. I'll be watching for your major
label debut in stores next year."
(Response to live performance
on WMNF 88.5FM)
Fan Review
Jeff H., Orient, IA
"Sheila is an amazing person. Her music speaks
volumes. That is what it is all about, getting your personal
message out to the world. And every single one of her
songs does just that! That is something that is not reached
by many! And she has a sense of humor that floors me!"
Fan Review
Shannon
"I have really enjoyed listening to Sheila's music.
Her voice has a sweet, angelic quality and her lyrics
are haunting – not to mention completely relative
to what's going on in the world right now! I appreciate
being introduced to such great artist. Sheila – thank
you for sharing your talent and your vision with all of
us!"
Fan Review
Sara
"Sheila is absolutely amazing. She truly moved
me with her song 'Different People' and especially 'The
War.' It's so well written. Everyone should take 3 or
4 minutes out of their day to listen to it."
Fan Review
Chrisa M., Minneapolis, MN
"After hearing only a few seconds of Sheila's
songs, I was touched. She has an incredible voice and
a talent for writing also. I hope to hear a lot more from
her and that she stops in Minneapolis for a show sometime.
Sheila rocks, man."
Fan Review
Casi O.
"Hey Sheila, I love your music. I just heard about
you through Jewel! You're awesome. I love your lyrics
– very powerful and your voice is amazing! You rock!!
Thanks for being a great singer/songwriter!" |
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