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"Karp and Foley serve the the music and never showboat. They know the song is the thing...The mingling of the guitars and voices are seamless to the point of making this such an obvious duo that it's hard to believe they hadn't connected before this decade. In a world that makes it hard to keep your spirits high, Karp and Foley appear to be telling everyone to keep their chin up." - Vintage Guitar Magazine
"On Americana blues duo Peter Karp and Sue Foley's new album, Beyond the Crossroads, the singer-songwriters offer a dozen sympathetic and encouraging tunes for individuals and a world that seems to be standing heavy-hearted at that mythical place where a step is necessary, but the correct direction is not apparent." - Travis Newbill, Broward New Times Weekly, Palm Beach FL
"Karp's gruff vocals and bemused, quasi-philosophical writing gives this agreeable platter emotional depth. Foley's electric fretwork drives the music with spark and attitude to spare..." - Pasadena Weekly
What separates Karp and Ms. Foley from most roots rockers and blues revivalist is the inventive way they have of writing within the blues tradition and keeping it fresh. It doesn’t hurt that they have an appealing way of harmonizing and a cracker-jack backing band, as well." - Thomas A Wright, Staten Island Advance
This album rocks so good one begins to search for a male/female duo for comparison. Clearly there is no one to compare them to, at least not in modern contemporary blues. Greater success awaits them." - Richard Ludmerer BluesWax
Peter Karp and Sue Foley, two veteran singer-songwriter-guitarists, first pooled their talents a couple of years ago, and are now touring behind their latest album, “Beyond the Crossroads.” Their style of the blues leaves room for just a touch of country." - The New Yorker Magazine
These two are skilled veterans. Each has many credits to their individual names that they bring to the table, throw in their skills on their instruments; the National Steel Resonator and Alumisonic guitars, and you know you’re in for a great treat." - Rob Harrison, American Blues Scene
I'm going to chicken out answering my question about whether or not Beyond The Crossroads is a sequel; it's an interesting question and tantalizing possibility but musically irrelevant because the stories in these songs stand on their own. You should have heard He Said She Said first but that's just because it's an incredible album. You won't be lost if you start here but you'll want to hear its predecessor and, like me, you'll be looking forward to a third chapter." - Josh Hathaway, Blinded By Sound
Peter Karp and Sue Foley’s mix of great songs and vocal interplay on Beyond The Crossroads mixes Muscle Shoals-esque vibes and distinctive warm tube blues and roots. In fact, songs like the high stepping gospel of the title track, the horn infused opening Were Gonna Make It and the rich minimalist groove of Fine Love are the kind of soulful songs that would always make the top twenty of The Billboard charts in the early seventies.....It also should be noted there is a winning combination of natural musicianship from the studio players that supports without getting in the way. Lovely recording top to bottom." - John Emms Music Reviews
"Blind Pig Records are out with another winner for those of you who dig the bluesier side of this mix we here call Americana. This is a thoroughly enjoyable disc by two musicians who stand well on their own, but together even stand perhaps just a bit taller!" - Don Zelazny - Americana Roots
"Peter Karp and Sue Foley are turning the battle of the sexes into a duet. With Karp's lyrics and Sue's guitar, you wanna get your hands on this album." - House of Blues Bluesmobilie
"The kind of cross-genre stew that the Robert Plant-Alison Krauss "Raising Sand" project a few years ago only hinted at, "He Said She Said" is a wonderfully creative collaboration. "
Jim Trageser - North Country Times, CA
"This CD is refreshing. The music works well, as Karp's Americana tendencies mesh with Foley's bluesy guitar across a surprising variety of styles. A remarkable collection between two gifted musicians.""
Jim Hynes - Elmore Magazine
"It's not a concept you see every day - two artists chronicling their growing relationship in song. Make those artists as gifted as Peter Karp and Sue Foley, and the results are as compelling as they are candid." - Nick Christiano - Philadelphia Inquirer
"This is a great record, absolutely not to be missed. 14 tracks of some of the sexiest, steamiest, dramatic, and comedic tunes I have ever heard from two very different artists. There is chemistry here." - Rod Ames - No Depression.com
"This is a risky and welcome recording that asks modern blues fans to suspend their preconceptions and listen to the music as it evolves in this new century, and an album to make those fed up with blues clichés hear something truly and beautifully different." - Thom Jurek - All Music Guide
"Put [Peter and Sue] together and you've got a great combination. Put them together on a CD titled "He Said She Said' (Blind Pig Records), and you've got one of the most intriguing album projects in a long time." - Jim White - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"He Said - She Said (the concept) is a unique, daring idea beautifully executed by two talented, inspired artists unafraid to express themselves in songs of love, hope, longing, emptiness and frustration." - Hal Horowitz - Blues Revue Magazine
