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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 member Charlie Austin on electric violin.

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’.”