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Good Times, Santa Cruz
December 13-19, 2007
Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon "effortlessly channel the intimate, casual atmospheres of coy living rooms and warm hearths with their wholesome acoustic folk and earthy vocals. Simple themes of goodwill, everyday miracles, love and self-acceptance weave their way through the duo's 2007 disc Any Doorway Will Do.
July 30, 2007
by Dan Kimpel
Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon, featured in MC's recent cover story on music and spirituality, have released Any Doorway Will Do, a luminous collection of songs that shine with a soulful spirit.
KKUP 91.5
David Stafford, host of the Friday Folk Off Program, on Any
Doorway Will Do
Skillful, crystalline guitar, superb songwriting and soulful, harmonious vocals characterize this acoustic masterpiece. Greg Newlon & Bev Barnett have touched all the bases here. Bev has a voice that soars to great heights with outstanding range and command, while Greg has a sturdy, powerful voice that connects with everyone who listens.
All of the tracks are good, but listen especially to "Lover's Story," "Eloise," and "Roll With The Punches." "Eloise" speaks directly to those of us who have aging parents and are dealing with those related issues, while "Roll with the Punches" deals with the learning experiences of our collective youth. "Lovers Story" is just a damn good song. The excellent recording quality allows this recording to be used for demonstration purposes. Newlon's Guitar seems to jump out of the recording and right into the listener's ear. This is a rare quality in any recording.
God and Music
Music Connection Magazine, April 26, 2007
By Dan Kimpel
Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon, San Francisco area singer/songwriters, are a couple in marriage as well as music. A spiritual light illuminates the songs on their latest TrueWind Records release, Any Doorway Will Do.
Endless
Music Tastes Found on MySpace
Palo Alto Daily News, Nov. 10, 2006
by Paul Freeman
BEV BARNETT
& GREG NEWLON
Campbell residents Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon spin a winning quilt
of folk, country and pop. Each has a strong lead voice. Harmonies
are soft and sweet, in the Crosby, Stills and Nash vein. Their song
"Roll with the Punches" will have you singing along. You'll find a
long list of the duo's upcoming shows on their MySpace page. The
couple is very involved the the local music community, hosting the
True Wind Music Concert Series. Barnett is on the West Coast
Songwriters board of directors and the planning committee for Folk
Alliance Region West's conference, scheduled for Nov. 17-19 in
Sacramento.
www.myspace.com/barnettnewlon
Holiday
Mix: This Year's Seasonal CDs are Out to Compete with the Classics
San Jose Mercury News, December 2004
by Mark Whittington
Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon, ''Starry, Starry Night'' (self published) -- South Bay folk music fans might know Barnett and Newlon as the promoters behind the TrueWind Concert series. But the Los Gatans are also are talented performers, and their album has a gentle, timeless feel. There are some traditional carols and a fine cover of Carol McComb's ''The Christmas Star.'' But the true joy is the duo's originals, including the beautiful ''If I Can't Sing with You This Christmas.'' You can find it at www.gregandbev.com or http://cdbaby.com.
Starry, Starry Night
ChristmasReviews.com
by Carol Swanson
Sometimes, I get a pregnant feeling of anticipation about a CD long
before I ever hear a note. There's something about the cover, the
liner notes' and Website descriptions, the artists' demeanor--just
every little thing conveys the message that Starry, Starry Night is
a truly special album. And indeed it is.
For folk music junkies, this is heaven on earth, the mother lode.
Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon are two kindred souls who found each
other across a sparkling universe. The liner photo tells the
story--Greg and Bev leaning their faces together, with a heavy line
of old-fashioned, large-bulb Christmas lights strung across their
shoulders. These two communicate on all sorts of levels, and the
music reflects that superb chemistry.
The music is acoustic, well-crafted, creative, homey, and stunningly
delicious. Starry, Starry Night features 10 numbers, including two
outstanding guitar instrumentals and four very exciting originals.
The title cut presents the Christmas story; Bev's warm yet
transparent vocal tones tell the tale, simply and beautifully. On
"Everybody's Singin' 'bout Christmas," the mood is upbeat,
feel-good, rockin' country. "Forget About Me" is a cautionary tale
about remembering those in need (with terrific a cappella harmonies
near the end). All of these original numbers have true merit, but
the star debutante is the remarkable "If I Can't Sing with You This
Christmas," with compelling lyrics ("Sitting by the fire I got a
chill when I heard you say/ you might not make it back by Christmas
Day"), achingly lovely harmonies, and a memorable melody that will
carry you away. Starry, Starry Night has just three well-known
holiday tunes, and two of these are the instrumentals. All of the
puzzle pieces fit incredibly well, forming a rewarding folk music
landscape that is well worth a visit.
Kudos to Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon for executing this excellent
album! Starry, Starry Night will motivate flocks of eager folk music
aficionados to look heavenward this holiday season.
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Music Connection Magazine calls Any Doorway Will Do a "luminous collection of songs that shine with a soulful spirit."
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