Speaking of Evalyn

in print

“…parry breathes new life in to the folk tradition with her politics, passion and poetry” Penguin Eggs, Canada’s Folk, Roots and World Music Magazine, Cover article, April 2007

“…equally funny and dangerous…this is a songwriter who takes us into uncharted waters…” CBC Radio

“Parry redefines political folk music…keeps you in rapt attention” Halifax Daily News

“Parry weaves a profound lyrical tapestry through each song…tackles socio-political issues with humour and intelligence” Nanaimo News, BC

“Toronto songwriter, poet and ironic social commentator Parry has surpassed expectations with this expansive two-CD set….inventive instrumentation and imaginative arrangements enhance the theatrical spark of Parry’s verbal wit, as she builds a complex series of vignettes occupied not just by her own thoughts and preoccupations but also by lively characters, apparently the remnants of real-life encounters, acting out their own perplexing parts. Adventurous stuff” The Toronto Star

“Parry, gifted with a sharp pen, goes into the attack with wit and refined humour…without using fist clenching slogans, becuse she’s always saying it with the right innuendo. Strong lyrics…she just tells it like it is” MazzMusicias, Belgium

“She cleverly dances the line between bottled rage…and sweet hilarity” Xtra Magazine, Toronto

“Politically informed folk-pop poetry with a wicked sense of humour” NOW Magazine

“…Parry’s personal and political writing stands outside anyone’s shadow” EYE Magazine

“Parry’s theatrical approach to song writing and her clear vocals are a joy to listen to! The only warning needed here is: this music is infectious!” CBC Radio

“Just when we think we’ve heard all there is to hear on love or the human condition, Parry comes along to prove that original thought lives, that we’ve only begun to scratch the surface of examining both the ills of the world and its joys. Strong words? Perhaps. But no stronger than the spoken phrases Parry delivers, than the lyrics she writes.” Between the Lines, Michigan

“Blessed with a clear, nimble voice, Parry imbues her work with sharp imagery, a flair for storytelling and humorous social commentary” The Ottawa Citizen

“Audiences are intrigued and delighted by her skillful blend of personal and social themes, her imaginative musicality, her clever use of language and her dramatic stage presence.” Chris White, Artistic Director, Ottawa Folk Festival

“…it’s Parry’s unique way of examining the collective emotions of the world with such a charmingly dry wit that makes her stand out, and makes her bitterness so pleasing to the palate and easy to digest.” Between the Lines, Michigan

“Evalyn captures the human experience with relevance, intensity and wit.” Beth Ferguson Award, Upcoming Songwriter

“Parry’s writing and performance oozes attitude and humour. Dealing with love and life in a honest manner, this disc is like a cool blast of air on a hot night. things that should be warnings has lots of spunk and sensitivity: this is a disc that melds honesty and conviction and manages to exude street-smart coolness without alienating the audience.” CBC Radio “Bandwidth”