This CD is a collection of mostly original songs with a few traditional favorites tossed in. Curtis Teague and Loretta Simonet combine their warm, friendly harmonies with their acoustic virtuosity on guitars, Celtic harp, and mandolin, then add guest fiddlers to complete the homey traditional folk atmosphere.

"IT'S WHERE YOU HANG YOUR HAT" attends more to the American side of their output. Mostly original material with covers of Woody Guthrie and the almost American Leonard Cohen. Its oldtimey/country and folk strains provide good time music par excellence. Woody Guthrie's "Deportee" still aches as does "Elza and Branko (The Siege of Sarajevo)". "Bird on a Wire" shows their comfortable harmonies and the downhome presence of the title track and "Dance in the Hallways" makes them serious talents. It's Where You Hang Your Hat has good songs, well chosen covers and hardy self composed songs. Like a big warm overcoat it's worth slipping into and basking in its warmth.

Loretta Simonet and Curtis Teague have a downhome style that should appeal to bluegrass fans. Their original songs explore many relevant themes, from the plight of immigrant workers to the survivors of the war in Sarajevo. Their fine musicianship and tight vocal hamonies are enhanced by a bevy of Minneapolis-area musicians, including Peter Ostroushko. Notable covers include Leonard Cohen's "Bird on a Wire" with moody mandocello and Celtic harp. The toe-tapping title cut and "Dance in the Hallways" will surely get you to your feet! (Betty Tartas)

Listening to this collection of originals and old favorites is like putting on a nice wooly sweater. The songs are comfortable and cozy ... Their hamonies are gorgeous; each has a warm voice. The songs are heartwarming, the instrumentals are tight, and the production is nice throughout. A good listen.