"After The Wake" Here is what the critics are saying: “One of the few musical artists today who truly manage to be traditional and modern at the same time.” Philadelphia Inquirer “Up and coming Trad star hits the sweet spot… beautifully played… its Byrne’s natural vocal delivery that makes the album stand out from the crowd” Hot Press “He’s good, period, with material that’s edgy yet accessible in a Luka Bloom meets Bob Dylan kind of way.” Philadelphia Daily News “After the Wake is the perfect combination of Celtic and American folk music.” Record-Journal Newspaper “Amazing tales of life and semi-autobiographical tunes… You’ll want to listen over and over again.” Reviewer Magazine “Byrne’s songs are rich with the sounds and themes of Irish tradition, one that survives in a modern world… full of “raw strength”… an impressive work throughout… puts me in mind of an Irish Alejandro Escavedo” Sing Out “Great songwriting delivered with the aplomb of a master carver of tales… John Byrne’s After the Wake is the sort of album that an artist spends their entire career trying to make… nothing short of a brilliant collection. Wildys World For “fans of Celtic music, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams and other such lyrically expansive folks.” Sun Herald