Yeah, Charlie. I read two reviews a few years ago in a respected folk publication. One completely dismissed Joe Hickerson as "someone you might want to learn a song from...but not the way HE does it". What total crap! I play a damned sight better than that reviewer, and I can tell you that Joe is an exceptionally original guitarist. His accompaniments are full of little unexpected surprises. He's a great instrumentalist to listen to and learn from. They also failed to mention in a Peggy Seeger review, the amazing skill and imagination that's part of all her guitar and banjo accompaniments. Critics, Hah!

Rick