"This group captures the essence of what I enjoy about traditional folk musicians. These are excellent musicians that draw you in with great stories and jokes. The music is icing on the cake. These are entertainers in every sense of the term."
Every Other Weekly, Bellingham, WA May 1999

"Its nothing short of amazing - and purely captivating- what kind of musical richness the duo of Aodh Og O'Tuama and Christy Martin can produce. Playing nearly a dozen instruments between them, with Martin adding sweet vocals, Four Shillings Short offers a mischievous blend of Jazz and Celtic, American and East Indian traditional music."
City Pages, Wausau, WI July 2001

"The wavering, mystical tones of the sitar hover behind the Celtic melodies like a sari-wrapped ghost hovering over the moors....the duo bring an experimental spirit to traditional music, mixing Irish, Indian and American influences into a sound as multi-cultural as a U.N. meeting."
Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM, Jan 2001

"This duo hurdles the invisible boundaries of traditional musical genres with ease."
Santa Fe Reporter, Santa Fe, NM Jan 2001

"The live performances of Four Shillings Short are marked by totally infectious, finger-tapping rhythms and show-stopping a cappella pieces....In concert, these two are mostly just pure, unadulterated fun!"
Crosswinds, Santa Fe, NM Jan 2001

"Four Shillings Short takes the diverse styles of Celtic, blues, East Indian and medieval and blends them into one colorful, dizzying yet masterful concoction."
Statesman Journal, Salem OR May 2001

"Four Shillings Short is blessed with a devilishly
experimental streak especially where Traditional music is concerned."
John O'Regan, Radio Free Limerick, Ireland /Rock 'n' Reel magazine, UK Jan 1999

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