What people are saying.
“Tucker is a refreshing maverick.”
The Boston Globe
“Nancy Tucker, a gifted guitarist, inhabits a deliciously offbeat alternai=tive universe that inspires children’s music to tumble into being with riotous abandon. And, Tucker plays her voice as adroitly as she strums her guitar.”
Lynne Heffley, Los Angeles Times
“During a morning work-out, I listened to Nancy Tucker’s album ‘Escape of the Slinky’s’. I had to control how loud I was laughing since we were at the YMCA and there were lots of serious-looking fit folks around. It’s smart and funny, and we can’t wait to learn a few of the songs. Like ‘Scat Like That'’’ Nancy focused on puns, zany word plays, tongue twisters, and endless good humor. She is way on the top of the art and craft of songwriting and, at the same time, clearly into having fun. This CD is not a low common denominator, and Nancy appropriately suggests it for kids ages 6 and up. Well, at 53, I’m definitely ‘up’ and still laughing.”
Cathy Fink, Children’s Performer, Two-time Grammy Winner
“Singer-songwriter Nancy Tucker is an offbeat original, fizzy, funny, witty delight whose notably expressive acoustic guitar is the perfect compliment to her imagination-stretching, pun-happy, tongue-twisting lyrics. Wonderful, creative fun for ears of all ages.”
Review on Parents’ Choice Awards Website
“Our region O.M. (Odyssey of the Mind) committee recognizes Nancy’s creative genius. Her unique humor and ability to communicate with all levels speak clearly to her own personal celebration of life. Her gift is to be shared, as she is one of those special caretakers of our collective childhood fantasy.”
Carol Ann Smith, Syracuse University Teacher of the Year, Skaneateles, NY
Nancy Tucker could bring sunshine to the rainiest day and warmth to the coldest climate. Her quietly assured and whimsical stage presence works magic on children and adults of all ages. I have rarely seen a performer delight an audience the way Nancy does with her thoughtful and humorous interactive performances.
Connie Rockman, Children’s Service Supervisor, Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT
“With Nancy Tucker, you get your money’s worth…..one-stop entertainment shopping.”
The New York Times
“Stephen Wright’s less-evil twin.”
The Hartford Advocate
“Nancy Tucker makes people really giggle, and plays truly hot guitar; she evokes the absurd through a stream of whimsical consciousness that leaves you breathless from laughter, wondering ‘Does this woman ever sleep?’ Tucker’s art is a delight for the senses and the soul. More! More! The world needs more!”
Margie Rozenkranz, Producer, Albany, NY
“It is a vast understatement to simply say that Nancy Tucker is loved by the Falcon Ridge audience. Yet, in its simplicity, it is to the very point. The why of it is more complex. Children are swept up by Nancy’s zany life lessons in all the ways she can communicate them. Both kids and adults are astounded by her prowess as a master guitarist, songwriter, comedienne, and singer … enough talent for 3 or 4 performers surely. But all this talent is just the conduit for a great communing and bearing of the soul … a huge sharing of laughter and introspection and feeling great. This is some of the why Nancy Tucker is forever loved by the Falcon Ridge Festival audience.”
Anne Saunders, Falcon Ridge Festival, Hillsdale, NY
“Add the footloose physical high jinks of Carol Burnett to the irreverent verbal wit of Paula Poundstone, the incandescent guitar acumen of Leo Kottke, and the mixed media brilliance of Laurie Anderson; shake well, and the astounding sum equals Nancy Tucker.”
The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, NY
“Her stunning guitar work, clear voice, and fine songwriting tell me she will be around when the flash artists have gone.”
Tom Paxton, Four-time Grammy Nominee
“Nancy Tucker totally captivated our state conference with her deadpan humor, wry observations, clever lyrics, and superb guitar accompaniment.”
Marion Brown, Past President Upstate NY Region National Association of Educational Buyers
“For ardent followers of life, Nancy Tucker’s mission is to uncover the places where the darkest moments intersect with the most ridiculous. She does this without equal.”
The Concord Journal, Concord, MA
“My favorite musical discovery of the festival was Nancy Tucker, an unnervingly talented combination of master guitar instrumentalist, insightful songwriter, and standup comic.”
Mike Parrish, Dirty Linen International Music Magazine
“…humor that sparkles with wit and intelligence.”
Bruce Pratt, Roaring Brook Concert Series, Canton, CT
“Look in the dictionary under ‘fun’ and there she is.”
Mark Ashton, Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse,
White Plains, NY
“…a uniquely perceptive sense of the ridiculous.”
Recovery Networker Magazine, Hartford, CT
“One of the finest guitarists, singers, and comediennes I’ve ever heard.”
Sonny Ochs, Producer, Franklinton, NY