Heidi Sigfalk & Stef Sigfalk & the Bow Triplets

Here are more tunes from Stef and Heidi Sigfalk's Bow Triplets, the Celtic group from Basadingen, Switzerland. Never Too Early, their follow-up to Irish Connection, contains several of Stef's original ballads, including the lovely and melodious "If You're Home Before Me," with vocals by both Stef and Heidi and some very touching harmonies. "Not the First Time" is also a very moving selection, about his daughter leaving home. Heidi's vocals on the title song are just exquisite. "Never Too Early" is a good song to dedicate to those just setting out on their own. From the lively bluegrass of "The Girl You Left Behind" to "Devil's Dream and Sailor's Hornpipe" to "Kerry Polkas," Bow Triplets' skillful instrumentals are sure to please yet again. They may originate from a nontraditional location for a Celtic band, and they certainly bring in their diverse backgrounds from Germany and Sweden, but when it comes to Celtic heart and spirit, they've definitely got it. Just by itself, the nicely concertina-flavored "Courtin' Rachel" is enough to turn casual listeners into Bow Triplets fans. In all, Never Too Early is a heartful, cheerful, and thoroughly enjoyable collection. Hopefully, this will be just one of many releases by this talented band. Celtic music audiences will definitely look forward to hearing what Bow Triplets offers next. ~ Murrday Fisher, All Music Guide