Deep Community
Critical praise for: "Deep Community: Adventures in
the Modern Folk Underground"
"Scott Alarik is one of the finest writers in the country.
You'll enjoy this book." -- Pete Seeger
"The finest folk writer in the country." -- Dar Williams
"One of the finest books every written about folk music"
The Record newspaper (Ontario)
"An essential primer to the continuing folk revival...Highly recommended to anyone remotely interested in American music, folk, and the music industry."
Dave Szatmary - The Library Journal
"As a source book, it's a prize...Alarik's sensitivity to the folk community and his ability to present their voices in literate and heartfelt terms are most welcome."
Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary) - The Boston Globe
"If someone approached me wanting to know more about
this music that I love so dearly, I would buy that friend
a copy of Deep Community...Scott Alarik is arguably the finest contemporary journalist covering the folk community ...rich with nuggets of intelligence and insight..the scores of Robert Corwin's black and white photos are worth the price of admission."
Rich Warren - Sing Out! The Folk Music Magazine
"...an impressive--no, make that essential--
collection of writing from one of America's most
astute music critics and chroniclers."
Earle Hitchner, music columnist for the IRISH ECHO, and
contributing music writer to THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
"I'm treating it like a box of superb chocolates."
"I read one or two segments a night as a treat, hoping to make it last longer.
Music Fan Jack Murray, posted on a folk listserve.
