Press

““I don’t know what’s best about ‘Sketch’ - Michael McNevin’s music or his Etch-A-Sketch drawings that accompany each song. McNevin is a singer songwriter of the highest order...”

~ Acoustic Guitar Magazine  

 

“Secondhand Story” is an evocative peek into a stranger’s life.”

~ Chicago Tribune  

 

“The talent of Michael McNevin lies in his ability to extract juicy bits of life from his surroundings and let a tale unravel from each one.”

~ The Performing Songwriter Magazine  

 

“...heard you on the KFOG acoustic Sunday morning show ...bagging groceries and an Etch-A-Sketch. Two of my historical accomplishments — dig the tunes.”

~ Tony Bennett  

 

“The word riveting aptly describes Michael McNevin’s performance. His voice is one that stays with you after a show. This guy’s going somewhere.”  

~ Good Times, Santa Cruz   

“Michael is one of folk music’s best kept secrets. His voice is hypnotic, his guitar playing superb...” 

~ Christine Lavin   

“McNevin is a charming live performer, and much of his success may be due to his warm, humorous stage presence. Standouts include ‘Busy Life’. ‘Jersey Jail’ is another gem… finely wrought lyrics, astute observations…” 

~ Bluegrass by the Bay   

The talent of Michael McNevin lies in his ability to extract juicy bits of life from his surroundings and let a tale unravel from each one." 

~ Performing Songwriter Magazine   

Michael McNevin has been kicking around from coast to coast for years now, a maven who delights his audiences with story-songs and patter... Here are sketches of people, places, and events... a bang-up good collection." 

~Sing Out! Magazine   

His voice, exquisite melodies, flowing guitar lines - it's all light as a feather. Even when the subject matter is dark, the song goes way up in the air." ~ Dirty Linen Magazine McNevin picks up songs like furniture picks up dust." 

~ Reporter News, Abilene, TX”