Praise for "Footwork":

As of October 2011, Footwork was the 7th most popular album, Southfork by Midnight was the 20th most popular song, and we were the 13th most popular artist at Folk Music Radio Airplay Charts!

From Adam Steffey:

"The Barefoot Movement is a group that embodies all the things that I love about what is referred to as "traditional" music. On their CD entitled "Footwork" - Noah Wall, Quentin Acres, and Tommy Norris take the listener beyond the standard ideas and arrangement designs. They are both great players, singers AND arrangers of ORIGINAL songs. With ten of the twelve songs being originals, they know the importance of having and building an identity of their own. And it's these original songs and the way that they have arranged and delivered these tunes that really captures your attention and keeps you wanting more."

From Midwest Record:

"Call it folk, bluegrass, Americana, down home, back porch, NAC--whatever you like, just be sure to call it killer. If more Americana sounded like this, we'd be riding a folk music wave that hasn't been seen since the early 60s. With so much spirit, heart and sound coming from young adults that have been pals since high school, the musical side of this music is in good hands for the future. Simply a killer set that is on the money throughout that any folk etc fan will love. A winner throughout."

Source: http://midwestrecord.com/MWRBlog.html

From Bluegrass Unlimited

"This young trio from the North Carolina/Tennessee area has produced a nice collection of mostly original material. The trio is guitarist Quentin Acres, mandolinist Tommy Norris, and fiddler Noah Wall. They are joined on the project by bassist Ryan Baisden and cellist Dave Eggar. The group shares in lead and harmony vocals and each contribute to the compositions, with the bulk of them coming from Ms. Wall. The two instrumentals are Acres' "Southfork By Midnight" and Norris' "Calico Jack." The remainder of the tunes are written by Wall, with the exception of "Wasting Time" from Andrew Marlin and "The Whole World Round" from Joe Stuart and Mitch Jayne. Wall is a good songwriter; her songs are crafted well and fit into the trio's arrangements. Let us hope we hear more from these new faces in the music.

Source: http://bluegrassmusic.com/content/2012/releases/releases-february-2012/

From Beaufort County Now:

"Tobacco Road is one of those neo-traditional Country tunes that is almost perfect in all respects - like Dolly Parton's "Jolene." Noah has the precocious sense of a true songstress - writes straight from the heart. On The Barefoot Movement's debut compact disc, "Footwork," is her soulful ballad, "Martha's Song," which is a remembrance of the Vietnam War. I don't know how a 23 year old woman can write that song, but she did, and it brought a tear to my eye. You see I was there, and I knew to my core the truth that existed within her lyrics. Noah Wall is truly an "old soul" trapped inside the petite body of a lovely young woman."

Source: http://beaufortcountynow.com/post/2693/the-turnage-theater-in-images-a-retrospect-in-melody-chapter-vii.html

From Ear to the Ground:

"With songwriting and music like this, I imagine...that we'll be hearing a lot more from The Barefoot Movement in years to come."

Source: http://eartothegroundmusic.com/?p=1315

From Oliver di Place Music Blog:

"On the surface, the song is a story of a farm that has known better times. But Tobacco Road can also be taken as a portrait of a relationship that has changed as the rush of youthful first love has given way to age and the changes that come over time. In the end, this is a song about perseverance in the face of adversity, with the personal reflected in the condition of the soil and crops. It's a great piece of writing, and Wall and Co back it up with a wonderful performance."

Source: http://oliverdiplace.blogspot.com/2011/10/folk-permutations.html

More from Adam Steffey:

"I first became acquainted with Noah and Quentin at East Tennessee State University while they were part of the Old Time Music program there. Seeing them perform and hearing the music that they made with that group let me know that when I heard about The Barefoot Movement, I knew that it would be something really special. Along with Tommy Norris, and now Haselden Ciaccio, they are creating some of the best original and exciting new music you will find. Original material, terrific musicianship, and strong voices make them a real joy to listen to. I am a HUGE fan of Noah's singing and playing and now her songwriting. Tommy's mandolin playing is always tasteful and shows a sense of always adding exactly what each song calls for - which is a trait that is often not found. Quentin's voice and drive on guitar help to propel the band and keep the excitement going on each tune. And with the addition of Hasee on bass, I feel like the sky is the limit on what this group can do and where it can go.

When I hear a group like this, it lights a fire in me! It makes we want to play and rekindles the original excitement about this type of music that I first felt nearly 35 years ago. Whether you hear these folks in a live setting (which I HIGHLY recommend) or you hear their recordings, you are in for a real treat. The Barefoot Movement makes me realize that traditional music is in very good and capable hands. As they move forward, I know they will become one of the groups that will shape and influence future generations of musicians - giving people a joy through music that is as genuine as the mountains where it was born. Do yourself a favor and join "the Movement"!!"