B. B. Wolfe

B. B. Wolfe - Heart Worn Sleeve (review from Michigan Folk Live)



It's not often I pop in a disc from an unfamiliar local performer and I'm not only thoroughly impressed, but I'm surprised almost to the point of being stunned. Mesmerizing, soothing vocals, combined with thoughtful superb writing. The voice is unique, but familiar, it recalls early Dylan of the basement tapes era, but there is more there, an additional warmth reminiscent of Greg Brown or Chris Smither. This is a honest CD, written and performed in the heartland with the unfettered Midwestern sensibilities of an artist possessing uncanny maturity for his sophomore release. I found myself listening to it over and over this afternoon. Highly recommended, one of my favorite CDs of 2008.- Steven Johnson Publisher MichiganFolkLive.com



REVIEW FROM ROOTSTIME.BE (JUNE 2008 REVIEW) (translated from Dutch to English)



"Every so often one witnesses a small wonder. When suddenly you hold a musical gem in your hand, not knowing where the brilliance comes from. Is it the sensitive voice, serene and settled as if the heart is broken? Is it the atmospheric accompaniment of the Goldmine Pickers with fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo? Is it the lyrical texts that the melodies center around? Perhaps it is everything at once, but it is especially the singing style with the compelling voice of B.B. Wolfe." www.rootstime.be Marcie - (Jun 1, 2008)



Must-have!!!
author: Tom Conway - Freelance Writer
"Heart Worn Sleeve," singer/songwriter B.B. Wolfe's sophomore album, is a triumph. The nine songs, all written or co-written by Wolfe, deal with the writer's introspective view of himself and society. Much of it is moving. Wolfe remains within the traditional folk idiom, with suggestions of Dylan. The members of the superb Americana band, Goldmine Pickers – wisely chosen by Wolfe to support him – offer colorful instrumentation, but it is Wolfe's words and phrasing that justify repeated listening. The mysterious Wolfe – the cover art only presents a fly-on-the-ceiling view of the singer – reveals even more layers of his talent than his excellent debut, "A.K.A." A must-have for any serious admirer of good music.



"Heart Worn Sleeve" by b.b. wolfe with the Goldmine Pickers
This sophomore album from local artist b.b. wolfe is sure to take root in the heart of anyone who likes authentic folk music. With a voice that expresses the grit of emotion, the poetry found in these nine b.b. wolfe songs explores a host of themes from love and lament to the artist's views on society. The lyrics are thoughtful and complex, and the music is a multilayered feast of acoustic sound. Performing on the album with b. b. wolfe , are the Goldmine Pickers, who add their meticulous bluegrass sound. The album begins on a sweet and somber note, with "Homespun Memories." The noteworthy "Winthrop's Lament" examines outdated thinking and a boy's perceptions of his father, and the title track, "Heart Worn Sleeve," rounds out the disc with evocations of darker Dylan. Voted Michigan's Folk Live Favorite of 2008 and recepient of RadioIndy's Gold Artist Award, "Heart Worn Sleeve" is fast-becoming a favorite in the indie scene. Each unique track reverberates with passion, longing, and love. This is traveling music - think of driving across plains, while thinking over lost love and lamenting things left unsaid. Masterfully done. IN Carrie Smith - South Bend Tribune



AS POSTED by monTe michael bleu
"If b.b. wolfe wasn't such a nice guy and my friend, i might loathe him for writing the kind of songs i never could, even if i tried. He's simply one of the best i've heard from Michiana or just about anywhere, anytime. His music kinda sneaks inside you, very subtle, and mezmerizes.then, when it stops, you wonder what just hit you, and wonder where you've been. You've been inside your own soul, that's where. courtesy of b.b. wolfe monTe bleu"



"I've officially declared Heart Worn Sleeve as the definitive singer-songwriter album of 2008." -Joshua Stump



"wow bb, you created a masterpiece." Bruce Bartlett



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