What People are saying about Kevin McMullin:

The musical Shaman of Sarona.

-Tom Chisholm, The Chippewa Valley Herald

Here's hoping McMullin... keeps talking (and singing)... The people in Sarona may not have much political clout, but they do have a voice...

-Don Huebscher, The Eau Claire Leader Telegram

State environmentalists have a rocking new anthem… “Just Send Cash” is a raucous, in-your-face ditty intended to draw attention to the 2.15 million tons of trash
dumped into Wisconsin landfills… by neighboring states…”

- Wisconsin Trails Magazin

If you listen to just one storytelling CD this year, make it Kevin McMullin’s The Magic Box. What makes this a great CD is that Kevin tells us traditional and original stories that enthrall you from beginning to end. You don’t always know where Kevin is going, but I guarantee you will enjoy the ride. He has also chosen lesser-known folktales like ‘Hok Lee and the Dwarves’ and the title track ‘The Magic Box’ that surprise and enlighten listeners while making us smile.”

—Kevin Strauss, Editor, Northlands Storytelling Journal

Professional storyteller/musician, Kevin McMullin, from Sarona, Wisconsin delighted Pepin elementary students with multicultural stories and a diversity of musical instruments to accompany the stories, The children were active participants for
each story and happily so. The students and teachers wanted an encore presentation; however it was time to go home… All of the children were smiling, listening, and laughing throughout the stories; as were the adults.”

-The Courier Wedge, Pepin, Wisconsin
 

Thanks so much for your wonderful storytelling.  I am still getting many positive comments about you from festival attendees.  The way you integrate music into your storytelling is wonderful and really engages the audience. You are on my list of people that I definitely want to invite back to perform again.

-Jean Casey, Iowa Storytelling Festival

Wow! Listening to Kevin McMullin tell a story is a real treat! He is a wonderful storyteller and a great musician
and he blends the two beautifully.

-Terry Visger, LaCrosse Story Telling Festival

Kevin McMullin is a great fiddle player, a helluva song writer and he owes me $40.00.

-Randy Sabien, internationally known jazz violinist

Kevin McMullin is a great fiddler, wonderful story teller, and a sensitive and skilled organizer. He is a major force
in community building through dance and music in Wisconsin. He would be a wonderful and versatile addition to
any family week.

- Peter Amidon, Vermont caller, story teller and song leader

Kevin's stories are fresh and exciting! He charms the audience into the present moment and surprises us with
a moral or a joke. He's always a delight to listen to.

-Nanci Olesen, host of MOMbo, a radio resource for moms.

Kevin's story telling is fantastic. The Magic Box is as good as any storytelling recording I've heard.

-Stuart Stotts, Wisconsin story teller.

Mr. Kevin’s story telling is by far the best experience for the students in our school. His vivid description and
action brought the kids to his story world. We’re looking forward to have him back as soon as possible!

-Sally Wu, Chief Administrator, Columbia School, Taipei, Taiwan

{Your program} was enlightening, thought-provoking, and educational… the ideal library program!

-Chris Honig, Rhinelander Library, Rhinelander, WI

I thought you did a fabulous job!  It was very fun for them, and they learned a little about different cultures.  What a great experience!  You even had all of us "the teachers" entertained and laughing.  I have recommended you to several of my "teacher" friends at different schools.  Thanks for a great show!

-Tessica Johnson, Third Grade Teacher, Pepin Elementary School

…it was our most successful program ever, in terms of attendance, participation and enjoyment.

-Donna Dachel, Director of Samson Memorial Library

Nothing but good comments... I thoroughly enjoyed the program myself! I had students come up to me for a
week after asking if we could have you back again. Many were singing your songs over and over.
Thanks again for coming! Hope we can get you back again!

-Mary Kay Behnke, Media Specialist

Staff and students had only good things to say about their experiences with Kevin. The combination of Kevin’s personal style and command of music and story make for a relaxed but dynamic program. I recommend him without reservation.

-Barb Wetzel, Reading Specialist

I have to admit that I am somewhat embarrassed for suggesting you do booktalks, when I realize now what a powerful storyteller you are.

-Linda Schuster, T. B. Scott Free Library

I want to thank you for your wonderful and inspiring program.  It was great that you had such a variety of instruments the children and I were not familiar with.  You captured everyone’s attention with your wonderful stories, I think the children would have liked you to go on forever. To come at such an early time in the morning for us was greatly appreciated. I'm going to have to catch up on your most recent CDs.   Thank you again for being so accommodating to our program needs and I know you were a great inspiration to a lot of children. 
You made our day!    

-Nancy Reidner, Ladysmith Library

…an excellent choice for a performance of the arts for an elementary audience.

-Marian and Joe Walsh, The Walsh Family Fund

Kevin was able to appeal to a wide age range of students, 4 years old – 8th graders.  The kids absolutely loved him. It was both an educational and an entertaining experience.  We look forward to inviting him back to our school.  

-Sherry Halonen, St. Mary’s School, New Richmond, WI

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"Duck for the Oyster has reinvented the community dance in Northern Wisconsin. If you want to hold a great dance ask yourself:
'How would the Ducks do it?' then do it that way. These guys rock."

-Terry Simeone, Director of Harvest Moon Dance Weekend

"Our group of family and friends ranged from toddler to grandma, from poet to farmer, and included citizens of this country and several others. Duck for the Oyster set up in the sun on the green grass and played until the last bit of light was gone. Even the most
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Harvey Stower, Former Wisconsin State Assemblyman

Praise for Duck for the Oyster's new recording:
"May We Have This Dance?"

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Paul Rosenberg, Founder and Organizor of The Dance Flurry Festival

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