News

“It has its listenable qualities in balance with its danceable invigorating elements. Virtually impossible not to smile & tap your foot while listening to this kind of music.”

“It’s wonderful how virtuosic and imaginative the musician is here.” (translated from German)

“Music to cherish, and this is another album to play often, because this is another old-fashioned growth picture, partly due to the great band and the sublime arrangements, but also largely due to Murphy’s energetic, surprising fiddle playing.” (translated from Dutch)

“Now, this is how to play the violin.  Brilliantly-talented multi-instrumentalist Chris Murphy works his fiddle with freedom and fluency against the backing of a stomping beat that makes the listener want to dance and sway.” – Andrew Frolish

https://luminousdash.be/reviews/album-reviews/chris-murphy-two-rivers-crossing-friendly-folk-records/

“Two Rivers crossing sounds varied and authentic. Chris Murphy has a pleasant, soulful voice. In the instrumental Shantallow among other things, he shows that he has mastered the characteristic American folk violin style down to the smallest detail. “ – FOLKFORUM https://www.folkforum.nl/cds/82-cd-recensies/15126-chris-murphy-two-rivers-crossing September 16, 2022

“It’s bare bones music with swagger.” – John Apice, Americana Highways https://americanahighways.org/2022/10/14/review-chris-murphy-two-rivers-crossing/ Americana Highways, October 14, 2022

https://www.songlines.co.uk/review/sovereign

https://www.divideandconquermusic.com/indie-music-album-reviews/chris-murphy-sovereign