Reviews

"Incredible string work. You've never seen or heard fiddling like it."
-- The Youngstown Vindicator

"Heart-wrenchingly beautiful."
-- The Taos Daily News

"Absolutely outstanding."
-- NPR's World Café

"Caner adds both careening energy and poignant beauty to the band's sound by way of masterful violin and fiddle playing that alternately whips up through stunning crescendos and down into almost whispering classical strains"
-- Boulder Weekly

"Only this guy can have the hippies and the church ladies dancing at the same show!"
-- Michael Stanley

“I can’t believe how the 7th graders responded. I have some students who rarely behave, but they were transfixed. The workshops with Ed were a huge success.”
-- Ann Gilbert, String Teacher, Elyria Public Schools

“It was a pleasure to work with Ed. He was a huge hit with the students. They learned a lot and had a fun time. I’ve had many, many positive comments. He is to be congratulated!”
-- Claudia Hook, String Teacher and coordinator of Bay Village Public School’s Day for Strings

"...everyone wants to do more!  Thanks for all your inspiration..."
-- Ellie LeRoux, Longmont Suzuki Strings

"The kids really dug it, especially the electric stuff, which was very cool.”
-- Keith Holiday, Director of String Programs, Medina Public School

"...the fiddle certainly provided the soul. Ed Caner’s fiddle playing took listeners from the yearning, lonesome, make-me-want-to-weep introduction on "Hey Porter" to the high-stepping, clog-stomping ecstasy of the classic "Shady Grove."
-- groovygrass.com

"I highly recommend buying this album before it sells out..."
-- Colorado Bluegrass Music Society (review of "The Ties That Bind" CD)

"Wild...mind-altering...superb. Very unusual and very cool."
-- The Cleveland Plain Dealer

..."If you love bluegrass without the nasal twang, well-written traditional themes, pretty vocals and great instrumentation that mixes a little country and americana into your sound, then this is one for your permanent listening collection and pleasure."
-- Indie-Music.com review of "The Ties That Bind" CD

"People dig Throckmorton. The violin rules. These three obviously enjoy playing and they ROCK.
-- U.S. Rocker Magazine

"Throckmorton manages to rock, roll, stomp, sway, and even scat with the best of them. The violin rules"
-- Northeast Ohio Scene Magazine

"Chainsaw Shiny and vibrato metallic!"
-- Moo Magazine (Ohio)