Hilst & Coffey, 'The Lonely Grange Sessions': "Sometimes, it seems like making (and listening to) music in the 21st century means navigating a sea of studio trickery. But the sound of great musicians expertly playing real instruments will always endure. The debut album from this popular local duo is aptly named; the acoustics and attention to detail that surrounded its creation at Lonely Grange Recorders in Sisters are as important as the bright plucks of Tim Coffey's guitar, the deep, gorgeous timbre of Kat Hilst's cello and the Celtic-flavored chamber-folk-pop they make when they're together." Ben Salmon, Music Year in Review, Go Magazine, Bend Bulletin 12/28/12
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