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"Judy Cook is one of the finest exponents of ballad singing that the current American folk music revival has produced.  Her depth of understanding and story-telling ability in ballad form is rivaled only by her dedication to the music and her willingness to do her research.  But all that aside - I'd go and listen to her anytime and anywhere."
---- Lou Killen


"There are, perhaps, few singers that share my joy and love of singing unaccompanied ballads and songs.  Judy Cook is certainly one of them.  She does it with honesty, warmth and understanding of the song.  Right up front with no affectation she just opens up and tells the story."
---- Sara Grey


"Judy's the Real Thing.  With Capital Letters."
---- Peggy Seeger


"I'm always delighted when Judy and I cross paths, because I know I'll hear some little gems of songs I've never heard before, brought to life by someone who clearly loves finding them, singing them, and sharing them."
---- Cindy Mangsen


Venue Operators:

"Judy Cook brought to the 'top room' a splendid selection of unaccompanied ballads and songs from a huge and varied repertoire mainly coming from the Eastern United States.  Powerful variants of Scots ballads such as 'Hind Horn' and 'Earl Brand' dovetailing effortlessly with American narratives such as 'Harriet Tubman' as well as sprinklings of whimsical pieces and spiritual anthems.  Judy's command of each song and her relaxed and personal stage presence won over the audience from the first - it is little wonder that such 'luminaries' as Peggy Seeger and Louis Killen are just as 'rapt' as we all were this evening with Judy's most wonderful sets.  Her presentation and delivery of texts are a great example to any singer.  Her joy of singing was amply illustrated in a number of sparkling duets with husband Dennis who also showed from his floor spot what a fine singer he is.  Again this evening brought us much joy - our thanks to Judy Cook."
---- Traditions at the Tiger, Autumn 2000 Newsletter


"Judy Cook performed to an audience of approximately 200 residents and visitors at Kendal at Oberlin, a continuing care retirement community in October 1998.  Kendal at Oberlin is located just a few blocks from Oberlin College and the Conservatory of Music.  Residents have the opportunity to hear musicians on a regular basis because of the close proximity to the College.  However, after Judy’s performance, a number of comments could be heard throughout the room about her outstanding, uplifting, and spirited performance.

Comments like, “such a unique style”; “never had so much fun at a concert”; “she sure knows her history,” were a few of the comments shared about her performance.

Judy has a way of captivating her audience, allowing them to forget themselves in the present and fondly remembering the past.  Her good-natured, kindhearted, and caring personality add to her performance leaving people with a sense of joy and warmth."
---- Maggie Stark, Director of Marketing, Kendal at Oberlin