For those of you who like to read REVIEWS, famed music critic ROBERT BARRY FRANCOS wrote the following for his QUIET CORNER column in the Spring 2008 edition of JERSEY BEAT: "Kentucky-bred and New York based, THE ECHOES are a twosome who have released "LISTEN UP... IT'S THE ECHOES," which is available at theechoesofficalwebsite. They sing in a folk style reminiscent of Ian & Sylvia, and give us all original tunes written by Mark Alexander, though most of the lead singing is (wisely) handled by Teresa Starr. The songs are full of love and tenderness, with Starr’s high voice and Alexander’s supporting guitar and voice (he does sing a lead here and there). This is definitely an easy listen on many levels, including a joyful melody line and a to-the-point lyrics structure (“I met you just the other day/You made it in my dreams that night” are the CD’s opening lines, from “IF I DO”). This is the folk equivalent of lite jazz, and I don’t mean that as an insult; it’s a style that is very listener friendly. Like cocoa and a blanket on a chilly evening." (2008 Robert Barry Francos, JERSEY BEAT, Quiet Corner)

Rock journalist JOE VIGLIONE wrote the following for the ALL MEDIA GUIDE / allmusic.com: "Like a new wave Paul and Paula [THE ECHOES'] minimalist approach is reminiscent of 60's music, not as primitive as Dorothy Wiggin and her sisters' group, The Shags, more like The Aquatones with treble guitar and a voice searching the stars up above. There are fifteen songs on the group's first full-length CD, "LISTEN UP... IT'S THE ECHOES," the follow-up to the limited edition "THE ECHOES SOUND OFF," and they all have a charming appeal all their own... Their heartfelt approach can't be denied, "CROSS BETWEEN THE TWO" a perfect love song for college radio. "WHEN THE LOVE" has Alexander experimenting with his guitar sounds while Teresa keeps her pop sensibilities about her, and the music she's singing. They are seriously adventurous and know how to find a groove. In a world of high-end explosions and music with nothing to say, these new ECHOES communicate their feelings well over a stripped down framework that Nuggets fans will eat up." (2006 Joe Viglione, ALL MEDIA GUIDE, allmusic.com)

As for me, as well as being "just a singer in a rock 'n' roll band," I've also been a ROCK 'N' ROLL FANATIC since my early days (collecting BEATLES picture SLEEVES and MEMORABILIA), have done several Beatlefests and RECORD SHOWS, and have helped lots of friends start their own RECORD STORES during my travels throughout the South, West, and Northeast.