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Skip Friel’s spirited performances capture the art and joy of music. With award-winning, finely-crafted songs often featured as the backdrop for public radio spots, his lively instrumentals and vocals continue to receive airplay. “Friel is a very talented vocalist with a big and unique voice,” writes Toronto Exclusive Magazine. “Friel's guitar work is exceptional,” notes The Virginian-Pilot. Offering a blend of acoustic-based new folk and blues, Skip Friel and his band the Resonators have emerged as local favorites at regional festivals and on more intimate, acoustic-friendly stages. The Resonators include Martin Somers on bass guitar, Bob Simmons on percussion and part time members Charlie Austin on violin, Bob Rankin on lead guitar and Eric Shaw on keyboard.

More quotes about Friel's music:

Barry Graham, WHRV FM 89.5 - “Enabling the listener to truly feel the joy and pain that only a talented singer can convey, I was immediately impressed.”

Paul Shugrue, WHRV FM 89.5 - “The Friel Brothers released a great Christmas album.”

Hunter Hughes, WPYA FM 93.7 - "There’s a lot of good stuff in his CD 'Twilight Red Sky’.”