"There's a lot to like about the Barnkickers, Steve and Amanda Boisen. Their eclectic set list features vintage favorites...and an impressive collection of their own originals."
Michelle Miller - Tampa Bay Times (July 6, 2012)
"All 12 of the finely crafted and memorable tunes were penned by Dad and daughter and are equal parts vintage/retro and YouTube-ready modern. Part of that is due to Amanda's versatile voice that recalls both 60s sirens and contemporary women singer-songwriters. Solid production, top-rate performances and songwriting make this a satisfying CD from beginning to end."
Jim Beloff - Flea Market Music (Apr 23, 2009)
"Up Before Noon is a professionally designed, well produced, nicely presented package that really showcases the "Barnkickers" musical ability. From the first track to the last, it's all well-done and exhibits professional caliber musicianship."
Mickey McGuire - Ukulele Player Magazine (Apr 25, 2009)
"You'll find swing, a little bit of old-time jazz, a slight nod to bluegrass and a few melodies reminiscent of The Beatles in their younger years. It's all very tasty...perhaps too tasty. "Up Before Noon" by The Barnkickers is a fine "feel-good" record and would be a nice accompaniment to a glass of wine and a setting sun."
Jan Albert - Rootstime (Jun, 2009)
"The Barnkickers debut CD features Steve and Amanda Boisen on a variety of acoustic instruments and creates an engaging sound that mixes humor, nostalgia and a bit a melancholy."
Christopher Earle - A Distinctive Style (Nov 2, 2009)
“Their sound is full and smooth, great harmonies, musicianship is superb, love the arrangements and Amanda's vocals are absolutely delightful…what a great set of pipes. Guess I qualify as a fan folks.”
Jerry Corbitt of The Youngbloods (Get Together)
Michelle Miller - Tampa Bay Times (July 6, 2012)
"All 12 of the finely crafted and memorable tunes were penned by Dad and daughter and are equal parts vintage/retro and YouTube-ready modern. Part of that is due to Amanda's versatile voice that recalls both 60s sirens and contemporary women singer-songwriters. Solid production, top-rate performances and songwriting make this a satisfying CD from beginning to end."
Jim Beloff - Flea Market Music (Apr 23, 2009)
"Up Before Noon is a professionally designed, well produced, nicely presented package that really showcases the "Barnkickers" musical ability. From the first track to the last, it's all well-done and exhibits professional caliber musicianship."
Mickey McGuire - Ukulele Player Magazine (Apr 25, 2009)
"You'll find swing, a little bit of old-time jazz, a slight nod to bluegrass and a few melodies reminiscent of The Beatles in their younger years. It's all very tasty...perhaps too tasty. "Up Before Noon" by The Barnkickers is a fine "feel-good" record and would be a nice accompaniment to a glass of wine and a setting sun."
Jan Albert - Rootstime (Jun, 2009)
"The Barnkickers debut CD features Steve and Amanda Boisen on a variety of acoustic instruments and creates an engaging sound that mixes humor, nostalgia and a bit a melancholy."
Christopher Earle - A Distinctive Style (Nov 2, 2009)
“Their sound is full and smooth, great harmonies, musicianship is superb, love the arrangements and Amanda's vocals are absolutely delightful…what a great set of pipes. Guess I qualify as a fan folks.”
Jerry Corbitt of The Youngbloods (Get Together)
