What the Press says about Anne:
“As for Hills, a veteran Chicago folkie now based in Pennsylvania, she endows the show (Scarlet Confessions, July 2002 Victory Gardens Theater” with her exceptional vocal and acting skills (she is a wonderfully acerbic comedian), as well as with her fluid ease on banjo and harmonica.”
— Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
“One of the most glorious voices in all of contemporary
folk music.”
— Chicago Tribune
“On her new album Bittersweet Street (Redwing),
Anne proves that her writing is as strong and beautiful as her voice.”
— Friday Morning Quarterback
“Like a lottery player who is holding a winning ticket,
Hills is on the verge of cashing in a potentially major score ... the delivery
and arrangements melt into one painfully beautiful work of art.”
— Richard Kerstetter, The Express Times
“Four stars! ... Hills is the heir apparent to [Judy] Collins...”
— Coral Hughes, The Austin Chronicle
“Hills has carved a distinct niche by performing contemporary
folk songs in a stunning voice ... Experimenting with country, blues and
jazz techniques, she brings a fresh vision to many of the finest folk songs
being written today.”
— Michigan Daily
“A singer of superb vocal purity ... she gives songs a life of their
own. Anne Hills could sing the week’s cable listings and make them sound
marvelous.”
— Martin Keller, Minnesota Monthly