What People Are Saying About The Music
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“Just reading the lyrics in your song makes me cry. Dear God, this song is great and you are a genius.” Judy Bonds Coal River Mountain Watch winner Goldman Prize

“This song says what I have tried so hard to put into words. I love it. You have outdone yourself again.” Maria Gunnoe, Coal River Mountain Watch, Winner Goldman Prize, The Nobel for Environmentalists.

“I’ve listened to ‘Church Bells at Sago’ several times, and really enjoy it. I think T. Paige has captured the experience from the miners’ perspective in a very creative way. It turns into an uplifting song, despite the grim circumstances.” John Lilly, editor of Goldenseal, a folklife magazine for West Virginia.

"I have quite an extensive collection, so I already had your songs ""Church Bells at Sago"", ""The Pearl"", ""The Ballad of Ma Blizzard"" and ""Kiss the Hills Goodbye"". No offense, but ""Buffalo Creek"" blows them all away...! What a great song! I love the lyrics, as well as the passion in your voice and picking! Then, I checked out your other videos and found the clever ""Massey's Farm"" (I've always loved Dylan) and the great ""Who Did This?"" I love the raw power and emotion of all three of those songs!!
You are certainly one of the most talented performers that I have seen on YouTube, and I appreciate you sharing." Tony Oppegard, The Miner's Advocate

“Haunting and beautiful.” Sylvia Nassar, author A Beautiful Mind

“Both personal and striking.” Meredith Coeyman, Aperture Foundation

“Dylan meets the Luminaires”... Wayne Killius, Nashville record producer

“This is a great song. (COUNTRY ROADS TODAY)” Denise Giardina, author.

Dalporto's CD, "Pearl" is a real gem...That sound is what makes him stand out among the ranks of West Virginia musicians. Dalporto is well on his way to making a big name for himself in the West Virginia music scene. Matt Burdette, Graffiti Magazine, August 23-30, 2006

A piece that is at once both a song of defiance and tribute, T. Paige has found his voice. He reminds us that we cannot allow the continuation of the destruction of our beautiful pearl (WV) by out-of-state conglomerates. Ross Ballard II, author, When Miners March, audio CD and compiliation music CD.
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For, “The Ballad of Shirley Jones”

“My grandmother is the daughter of Cecil Jones. She never knew her father as he died along with his brothers before she was born. Until yesterday, her daughters and grandchildren were not really aware of this massive tragedy. Thank you to the people making the songs and films so we have more information about our past.” Youtube

“This song is amazing and totally captures how most of the people who worked in that tunnel must of felt.” Youtube

“I loved-loved-loved your song for The Hawks' Nest Tunnel film. There is no way that song will NOT be in the film. It is incredible and so are you. Just want you to know how I appreciate you. You Rock!” Mari-Lynn Evans Producer of The Appalachians on PBS

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For, “When You Go”

"This song makes me proud to know you"....Sandy Wells, The Charleston Gazette.
"I try and not cry at work. Beautiful!" Linda Petry
"I love that song." Mike @ music@fourdogsmusic.co.uk

"I love this song. It is powerful. . I am so proud to know you and call you my friend...." Bo Webb CRMW

Marys4461 Oh my, Paige, this will touch everyone who hears it. What a beautiful
tribute!

Tony2581 Very moving and tender tribute to the fallen Massey miners, Paige ! Best wishes, Tony

A very very great song !!! couldnt take my eyes off if it !...you got a winner there thank you for sharing loved it ....joe

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For "It's Still a Wonder Just Being Here"

Thank you for your lovely book. Both the poems and photographs are haunting and beautiful. I was very touched by your story. Sylvia Nasar, author of, A Beautiful Mind, Columbia University, New York

This is one for the Mountain State to be proud of...beautifully printed. Ken Sullivan, Ph.D., Executive Director, W.Va. Humanities Council, Charleston, W.Va.

The delicate way the images inform the writing and vice versa...and the relationship between the two is both personal and striking. Meredith Coeyman, Aperture Foundation, New York

This book makes me proud to be a West Virginian. The author demonstrates a true understanding of Appalachian life through his photography and a desire to live life to its fullest through his poetry. An Appalachian Prize...Amazon.com customer, from Montgomery, W.Va.

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