“…honesty, integrity, simplicity, humour, understatement, restraint, a ‘joire d’vivre’ that can only be found in folk who know exactly where the bottom and the top can be found, catharsis, realisation… a rootsy, country, bluesy exposition of the highest order.”
-Paul Villers, Americana UK magazine
“Mark Cool’s music is sweet – and sometimes funny – it has a depth and power that taps into a tender appreciation for living- even when it’s edges are hard – that makes us want to wake up and feel more alive. Mark’s voice and presence take us to that place…”
- Joanna H., house concert review
“…Mark Cool and the Folk Stars is music that is well-grounded, even earthy and gritty in its texture. Yet, it moves forward in an upbeat dynamic way that finds its mark straight to the heart. I trust his words and the authenticity of the music. … I highly recommend it to you.”
- Reid Baer, menstuff.org
