“...one of the pre-eminent independent singer/songwriters working in Americana. Her lyrical acumen is readily apparent for any listener, those unfamiliar with her work and longtime fans alike, but the lean economy of her poetic musings separates her work from performers who might otherwise overdo their desired effect on the audience.” - Jason Hillenburg
Blue Grass Situation GIG BAG!
“The performances reflect a confidence and clarity that allow these songs to soar in ways that reflect both her credence and conviction. Emerson plies the emotional depth of Lucinda Williams, Bobbie Gentry, Loretta Lynn and other tempestuous torch singers with her own air of dark defiance.” - Lee Zimmerman
“Emerson has come into her own in more way than one. This is appealing music with well-constructed songs gorgeous vocals, and stellar, rather moody fiddle playing.” - Jim Hynes
Rock and Roll Globe Ron Hart
“You could go a lot of different routes [as a songwriter]. You could go a more negative route, but instead I wanted to bring strength and grace and beauty and incredible women, because visually it’s just stunning. I can whine about country playlists all day long, and that’s never going to change anything. But if you send a message this way, an enlightening message, something powerful … there’s a chance.” - Jim Walsh
“The whole record is unflagging and ferocious, but its most triumphant moment comes on the country revenge song “The Reckoning.”” - Jerard Fagerberg
Rootstime Freddy Celis
Southern MinnScene Sarah Osterbauer