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...Paul Sanchez, Singer/Songwriter

Brenda Freed is a generous performer. She presents her songs to her audience as if they are a personal gift to each listener. No self-consciousness here; she is in complete emotional control of her songs, communicating them as only the best performers do. And those songs have everything -- ballads, upbeat material, broken spirits and good times -- all exceptionally well-crafted and from the heart. Here is music you could get addicted to.

.....Toni Vines, Music Seen, Ipswich Evening Star Leisure (UK)
Saturday, July 11, 1998

As promised last week, here's the review of the excellent album Until Daylight from Freed who are touring the region at the moment.

The album kicks off with the beautifully haunting 'Floating Free', a number that has the most amazing mix of roots. There's a Gaelic influence that runs alongside some superb country elements. 'One Call' is a more up-tempo tune with an up to date quirky line that is naturally infectious.

Mention at this point should be made of guitarist Val Roessling who plays his heart out throughout the record.

Simple Words bears testimony to Brend Freed's songwriting abilities-she's one of the finest! Great use of fiddle and rhythms on the track make it one of the best on the album. This is followed by a lovely Cajun feel song called 'You'll Never Know'--excellent!

The whole record is first-class and I can only urge that you give it a listen soon!

...Toni Vines Music Seen, Evening Star, Ipswich, (UK)
Saturday, July 4, 1998
I've received a stunning CD from one of the most talented artists I've come across in a long time. "Freed", (Brenda Freed and Val Roessling) is a unique singer/songwriter/guitarist from Wimberley, TX, USA.

Freed is touring here and judging by this album they are more than well worth seeing. There is no doubt that this act is as free as a bird!

In the fashion of Mary Chapin Carpenter and Melissa Ethridge, two name female acts Brenda has been compared with, Freed plies her trade in the saloons and bistros of the Texas Hill Country from Austin to Fredricksburg--with lots of stops in between!

Her new album, Until Daylight, is packed full of original songs that display just what a fine artist this lady is.

I'll be doing a full review of the disc next week--meanwhile don't miss this exiting act at the Haven on Monday 6 and the Plough on Friday 10--she's dynamite!

The next group was a female trio who came on stage with confidence and spoke to the crowd in a casual manner.

The charisma that these women exhibited was interesting and caused many people to sit up and take notice. Looking at my program, I discovered the name of the group was Freed At Last, lead by Brenda Freed on guitar and main vocals. Susan Petros and Linda Sriro accompanied Freed with vocal harmonies and back-up guitars.

The band's music was entrancing. This was a group that took its singing seriously and blended gospel with a folk sound, making feet tap and hands slap.