"...Polk's songwriting is seamless and engaging."
Margaret Moser, The Austin Chronicle

"Having got your attention, she holds it with thoughtful songs, full of evocative, often Southern rural images, her tour de force being Jukebox '59, about the power of music."
John Conquest, 3rd Coast Music

“Kerry Polk is an incredible vocalist and songwriter. The poetry and stories found in her songs always leave me wanting to hear one more."
Joe Angel, KEOS, College Station

“The Way Things Are flows like a quiet Colorado and unspools like a dusty memory, with just a hint of irony...It’s a musically seamless, consistently touching series of songs...”
Christopher Gray, The Austin Chronicle

"I knew Kerry Polk was a gifted performer and songwriter when I first heard her perform... Kerry's 'Swing With Me,' is pure magic and, in my view, even surpasses her previous achievement [Home of the Brave]. The vocals are gorgeous, the melody is simple but beautiful, and the finger-picked guitar playing provides the perfect accompaniment.”
Austin Kessler, Co-producer, Live Oak Coffeehouse Series

"Polk, Barton and Towhead played a terrific set for us. Great songs and warm, wonderful voices. I was awestruck. I look forward to bringing them back soon."
Bill James, Belton Acoustic Concert Series

“[The Way Things Are] kinda sneaks up on you with its unpretentious charm and intelligence.”
John Conquest, 3rd Coast Music

“Polk, Barton & Towhead’s music is grown-up stuff...smart and moving, assembled with obvious care...mostly though, it’s a collection of good songs being played well, and I like it when that happens.
Jon Dee Graham, acclaimed Austin singer songwriter (nationally touring) and member of the Resentments

“A refreshing alternative to the saturated folk scene. They blend roots and blues with a little twang of country (shaken not stirred) which KVRX listeners enjoy.”
Jenn Garrison, KVRX, KGSR

“The Polk, Barton & Towhead CD snuck up on me like a thief in the night and robbed me of my sleep. It was a delightful crime. A crack band...lyrics that slither around the heart and squeeze.”
Jim Swift, Out On the Porch, KXAN News 36

“Kerry Polk’s lyrics capture profound truths in the tangible ways that we can all relate to. Her music is uplifting and authentic and I find myself singing her songs."
C. K. McFarland, filmmaker extraordinaire