The Henrys’ chief asset, the ethereally eccentric Mary Margaret
O’Hara, sings on just four of the 15 tracks on Is This Tomorrow.
The good news is that Martina Sorbara and Becca Stevens possess similar
qualities. They may not imitate the other instruments and bewildered
birds, but they do ground the sonic experiments in a bit of warmth. Don
Rooke directs what often seems random, leading the way on kora, dobro
and various guitars, while the rest choose their openings discretely.
Silence is valued, enhancing what follows. It’s hopping down there at
the intersection of vision, impulse and serenity.
This article appears in Jul 30 – Aug 5, 2009.