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“The deep resonance of a string bass behind the lyrical lines of a cello is plum pudding for the ear.”       Seattle PI

“Elegant. Their simple, rich instrumentation gives them the freedom to explore the whole musical spectrum.”- Seattle Weekly

“ Definitely a hit at the 1999 festival. People are still talking about it. The unusualness of the group is how much fun they are!”    -Karen Hanan, director, Juan de Fuca Arts Festival

“They have a flair for playing with excitement and humor. You can truly hear the fun they are having.” - Victory Music Review 2002

Seattle’s biggest arts festival “Bumbershoot” Heralds the Bottom Line as a “ Most intriguing must see ” for classical fans - the Seattle Weekly

Seattle’s biggest arts festival “Bumbershoot” Heralds the Bottom Line as a “ Most intriguing must see ” for classical fans
- the Seattle Weekly

“Definitely a hit at the festival. People are still talking about it. The unusualness of the group is how much fun they are!”
Karen Hanan - director, Juan de Fuca Arts Festival

"Couple's Job is Music to Your Ears"   Review by Jon Hahn in the Seattle P.I."

"The duo was great" Review by the Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle"

Another stunning review!   Read Letter

“High energy and timeless variety” - Seattle PI

“Elegant, their simple rich, instrumentation gives them the freedom to explore the whole musical spectrum.” - Seattle Weekly

“Critics...will be believers after hearing the Hoveskelands skillfully survey almost every style of music.”
Victory Music Review -1998

I've known this band for at least 10 long years.  It was major distraction having them sitting next to me in an orchestra.  The guy who plays the larger instrument transcribes bebop melodies and violin solos for himself.  It's disturbing that he can actually play them, too.  The smaller member of the band has the sound of a female Rostropovitch, not looking like the man-frog, but the princess who kissed him.   Tim Koss     Northwest jazz bassist