Music WritingNAPERVILLE - Kathy Chiavola Band at the 1997 Naperville BGMF, brief review (Chgo Trib, 3-24-97)
Music WritingO'BRIEN - Tim O'Brien Tackles Dylan, preview feature & concert review (Chgo Trib, Feb 9 & 17, 1997)
Music WritingBLUEGRASS - Bluegrass Album Band, Vols 1-6 (Rounder), CD review (Chgo Trib, Jan 31, 1997)
Music WritingNASHVILLE - Nashville Mandolin Ensemble-Plectrasonics (CMH), CD (Chgo Trib, Jan 17, 1997)
Music WritingNASHVILLE - Nashville Mandolin Ensemble-Gifts; VA-Tinsel Tunes, CDs (Chgo Trib, 12-20-96)