"Overall an album to be treasured. Thoughtful, finely honed songs with melodies and progressions that insinuate themselves into your brain – and that’s good song-writing. The singing is effortless and joyous, the production faultless and the musicians superb." From forthcoming review of "Nautilus", Trad & Now magazine. Nautilus CD...

“From the opening few bars of captivating harmonica on track one to the exquisite Arabic sounding fiddle on the concluding song, ‘The Afghan’, this album treated me to one of the finest CD productions of an Australian act ever to come my way."- from forthcoming review of "Nautilus" in Folk Alliance of Australia newsletter.

"The combination of the stunning voice of Ros Barnes, the enviable and award-winning songwriting talents of Steve Barnes and recording and production by the English duo of Julie Matthews and Chris While have produced this West Australian duo's best work to date. Ros has an effortless voice, able to get inside the most complex tune and Steve writes really literate songs, full of interesting imagery and tunes with unexpected twists and turns. The sensitive production from While and Matthews has brought out the best in the songs…” Review of "Nautilus" in the Canberra Times.

“Real excellence and maturity in their craft…Ros is very well known around the major folk festivals for her lovely singing; Steve is an award-winning songsmith and a fine guitar player…amongst the best folk/roots/acoustic music acts in Western Australia” - Jamie McKew, Director, Port Fairy Folk Festival.

"Soothing female vocal, nifty acoustic guitar, melodic songs". Folk Roots, U.K. 1997.

"Steve is a fine songwriter and Ros does justice to them with her singing. These two are a mega talented pair and should they make the long trip again from down under, don't miss them" Folk On, Nottingham, England, 1997.

"Steve's multiple instrumental skills and Ros' wonderful voice are allied to keen musical sensibilities...they are shining lights of the new folk revival in Perth". Music Maker, Perth, Nov. 1990

"Haunting melodies and well crafted songs. Pure acoustic sound, very clean production values". Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange, USA. 1997

"Steve Barnes has a delightful ability to write an unpredictable song, going beyond a simple three chord structure and adding little lyrical and melodic twists and phrases to craft his songs in what is a distinctive and unique sound. Ros sings in a rich contralto, with the technical ability to handle all the demands the songs place on her voice, allowing her to delve into the emotional content... While there are certainly no dud tracks on the album, "This Old Tree" and Woman of Africa" stand out from a collection of songs which is as good as you will find anywhere. Add Ros Barnes powerful singing and this is a combination which should further cement this duo's reputation both in this country and abroad." Canberra Times, May 1997.

"The lyrics demonstrate a great depth of understanding, and are interpreted by Ros with conviction and sensitivity, and always with a wonderful clarity of diction... Steve's command of his instruments puts him right up there with the best... songs (with choruses) that stay in your mind long after you've heard them. Folk Rag, Brisbane, June 1998.

"To be enjoyed by all who share the Barnes's love of the Australian landscape and sense of home, and who want some well-crafted, mellow and graceful music to come home to. Recommended." Monaro Musings, Monaro Folk Music Society, Canberra, June 1997.

"Contemporary music, timeless pieces, strong melodies, richly textured images". In Folkus, South Aust. Folk Fed., June 1991

"How to describe them? Difficult, but let's say folk/ acoustic/ jazz with Irish and country leanings. This is to leave out the originality of Steve's songwriting which has become central to the repertoire, and it is worth mentioning influences as diverse as Mary Black, Nanci Griffith and Charlie Parker...a prodigiously talented couple". Arts West, Perth, May 1991.

"Rosalind Barnes...is an excellent interpreter of her husband's songs with a strong, supple voice well suited to the material." Mike McClellan, Herald-Sun, Sydney, June 1992

"A great bonus is Ros' wonderful voice - do I hear faint echoes of Christine Collister?....Steve himself is no slouch on guitar and on a range of stringed instruments". Cornstalk Gazette, NSW Folk Federation, August 1992

"I'm tremendously impressed by the scope of Steve's song and music writing, and the strength and flexibility of Ros' voice". Folk Vine, Victoria, November 1992.

"Bridge Of Wings got here yesterday afternoon. What a GREAT compilation of music! Truly ...(and I almost NEVER say this) every cut is a winner! And....every cut will get airplay!" David Weide, Mostly Folk (WEST) KUNV 91.5 FM, Las Vegas, USA.

"Very creative.... Steve Barnes is an excellent songwriter and musician, and teams well with his wife Rosalind in their musical presentation... Hidden away in Australia, this couple and their music deserve a greater audience". Kevin McCarthy, Celtic and Folk Music CD Reviews website, U.S.A. 1998