“Regular commenter Daniel Schwartz has a Barbershop Quartet CD
out just in time for the holidays. It’s called “From the Hearth.” He mailed it
to me as a gift, with no thought of asking for a plug. But it’s terrific,
uplifting music! I defy anyone to be depressed while listening to Barbershop –
its harmonies are healing medicine. There are songs for Christmas, Chanukah,
lullabies, hymns, love songs. Their outstanding quartet made a “clean sweep” of
the 2017 Boston Regional Harmony Sweepstakes Festival, taking overall Champions,
Audience Favorite, and Best Male Soloist Awards. The harmonies are tight as an
Eagles song.” |
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Susan Vass a/k/a Ammo Grrrll, blogger |
“Daniel, I happen to be currently visiting AG this week, and she
played some cuts from your CD. I was blown away. Your voices are so pure, your
harmony so tight, and the songs you chose are some of my favorites. I have to
say I felt some prickling behind my eyes a few times as I listened. Bravo to the
Fireside Quartet! I will be ordering my own copy once we get home.” |
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Heather Beresford |
“From The Hearth tugs at the heart strings
and caresses the ears in a most beautiful way. My favorite track
is Better Than I — gorgeous, dynamic, romantic, and expertly
delivered. Bravo, Fireside Quartet.” |
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Sean Altman, founder and former lead of Rockapella |
“Where is Daddy singing? I want to go there.” |
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Jessica, David’s 3-year-old daughter |
“Daddy, pretty.” |
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Grace, David’s 2-year-old daughter |
“You should listen to this. It’s really
good.” |
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Eli, Jesse’s 9-year-old grandson, to Jacqui, his 6-year-old cousin |
“Grandpa, I really like Lullabye, I Believe,
and Mary, Did You Know?” |
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Jacqui, Jesse’s 6-year-old granddaughter |