David Jacobs-Strain emerged on the music scene as a young teen-ager in Eugene, Oregon, enthralling audiences with the fire and conviction in his music. Now at age 20, seasoned with engagements at premier blues and folk festivals, Jacobs-Strain is gathering international acclaim for his ability to channel the deepest feeling of the blues in his singing, steel-string guitar artistry, and original song-writing.
'If you go to the Newport Folk Festival this weekend, you might achieve one of the keenest pleasures a music fan can know - to be able to walk around a corner, approach a stage and discover a worthy, distinctive young talent you've never heard of before. One of the most amazing among those talented musicians is David Jacobs-Strain.'-Dan Gewertz, Boston Herald

'Bari Koral's 12-song Confessions of an Indiegirl looks, sounds and, more importantly, feels like it should be a blockbuster hit. A sure bet to be one of the biggest releases of the year given the proper exposure, comparisons to such artists as Lucinda Williams, Roseanne Cash, Norah Jones & Shelby Lynne, while inevitable, are in no way limiting.' -Al Muzer, The Aquarial
One of the top grossing acts on the college circuit, three records and 10,000 indie sales later, Bari's has earned her place among the most successful independent singer-songwriters working today. With a new book, and lots of loyal loving listeners, she's inspired a impressive base of music lovers. One recent post on the message board sums up why people love to hear her "she's the girl with the sound of love in voice." Her new record features the Jayhawks, Tony Levin, Rhett Miller, and more. 'Incrediable' -Billboard