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Here is what National Publications are saying about Prickly Pair:

Cowboys and Indians Magazine - feature article January 2003
"Les and Locke's roots run deep in the American West. Locke is a horse-crazy cowgirl with an Emmylou Harris-style voice. Les is a forth generation Rocky Mountain fiddle player and Wyoming native. Together this duo plays vintage cowboy and Western music. Whether performing in the kitchen for friends or on stage for fans, playing music remains a passion for the Hamiltons."

Western Horseman Magazine - December 2000
"Les is a lively fiddler, and Locke's voice is pure and true as her Wyoming cowgirl heritage. There are lots of entertaining ballads..."

Persimmon Hill Magazine - Autumn 2003
"With Locke playing guitar and singing, and Les doing expert work on harmonica and fiddle, listening to Prickly Pair's music is like sitting around a campfire after a long day on the trail. It's clear their tradtional sound is striking a chord with those who love the West."

Cowboys and Indians Magazine July 1999
"Prickly Pair have hit the charts and stayed on the Gavin Americana folk radio with their old-time fiddling, yodeling, Celtic sounds, and lively lyrics from traditional and original songs. "Saddle Up And Ride" and " Cactus Dance" show off the couple's depth and acoustic talent as well as their musicians' skill.

... folk fans who don't listen to cowboy music will love Prickly Pair, too. The music encompasses Western, Swing, Bluegrass, Celtic, and Gospel. The waltzes will have you imagining yourself in the arms of a handsome cowboy or old-fashioned cowgirl sliding across a turn-of-the-century barnwood floor. Prickly Pair has created classics for the trails to come."

Dirty Linen, Folk & World Music Magazine - August/September 1998
"This is one of the finest cowboy music releases to hit the trail in years."

Cowboy Cattle-Log, Cattle Call on-line E-zine
Western Folklife Center, Elko Nevada
This delightful duo is brand new to me but what I have discovered is becoming increasingly popular wherever they are heard. Understandably so! If you like fiddlin', singin', yodelin' and gigglin', you will like their newly released album, "Saddle Up And Ride". The versatility of Locke's lovely clear voice is amazing, ranging from plaintive ballads with a distinct old-world sound to rollicking, rocking FUN songs, several of her own authoring...Les' Rocky Mountain style fiddling is the perfect counterpoint...and it shows in his masterful handling of the fiddling tunes in the album. The title tune...is slated to become a contemporary cowboy classic. You are going to have to hear Prickly Pair yourself. Guaranteed to brighten up your winter!!!

American Cowboy Magazine, February 1998
"Saddle Up And Ride" (by Prickly Pair) is a quality presentation of 14 traditional and original songs, the majority being high energy toe-tappers from the put-a-grin-on-your-chin school of music.

Cowboy Magazine, Winter 1999
. The album, "Cactus Dance" "... absolutely enjoyable".

Other Musicians

Don Edwards
Cowboy balladeer & music historian
"I love Prickly Pair! What wonderful music! If you don't' believe me just buy this disc and give a listen for yourself. ("Rendezvous With the Moon") Les and Locke are truly dedicated to the art form. Their Celtic and Appalachian influence mixed with a deep love and respect for tradition and their Wyoming heritage, capture the heart and soul of what the music of the American West is all about."

Bob Loper
Cowboy singer, world class yodeler, formerly of the Bar J Wranglers
...from the blue-bird colored skies and sweet breath of Wyoming comes the refreshing images of the real west through Les' lively fiddle playing and ocke's stunning vocals. The chemistry of these two is highly entertaining and has wonderful professionalism.

Mike Dowling
Master guitarist, artist, songwriter
Saddle Up and Ride ... "A fine first effort from (the) Prickly Pair, honest and listenable. Locke's clear, sweet voice drives this engaging collection of traditional and original tunes."

Andy Wilkinson
Cowboy singer, songwriter, poet. Winner Western Heritage Award
...I especially enjoyed the Celtic stuff...a very gutsy thing to record the a cappella pieces and very nice!

Tom Wilhem
ost of the Ranch Breakfast Show, Wyoming Public Radio
"The Prickly Pair are my favorite cowboy singers...when you listen to Les and Locke Hamilton sing and play you're hearing the genuine article."