San Francisco Chronicle
Show preview by Tony DuShane

"What makes Tippy Canoe a must see is that she's a celebration. No matter your mood, you'll walk away with a smile. It's cheaper than therapy. It's a first date. It's stag night."

SEN Baltimore / Any Given Tuesday Blog
Parasols and Pekingese reviewed by Barrett King

"Quirky country, sensual lounge music, call it what you will: Tippy Canoe & The Paddlemen's Parasols & Pekingese is an alternative to popular country acts and a challenger to alternative sensations such as Neko Case. A Baltimore native, Tippy Canoe just rounded out an east coast run with her band, which adopts a local moniker, The Baltimore Paddlemen, when in the area."

The Orion
Interview with Angela Perez

"Kappel’s switch from mainstream music to a more independent sound was a brave move that sets her apart from a lot of female musicians, Silva said. 'I think it’s more difficult, especially for a female, to do something different and still gain respect,' she said. Silva’s favorite female musicians include Joan Jett and Kathleen Hanna, who used to sing for punk group Bikini Kill. Women such as Jett, Hanna and Kappel are inspiring to young girls, Silva said."

Collected Sounds.com
Parasols and Pekingese reviewed by Anna Maria Stjärnell

"Reel after Reel sees Kappel sound as lovely as Erin McKeown, and the band play with great dexterity. Sleep, Sleep My Dear is a becalmed song with an intriguing melody and Kappel at her most seductive. Madigan Shive of Bonfire Madigan guests on cello. Champs-Elysee is another fine moment, a somewhat poppy song with Kappel echoing Debbie Harry. This is a lovely record all told."

One Note Ahead
Parasols and Pekingese reviewed by S.J. Dibai

"Her songwriting is multifaceted, to say the least. She delves into the rich history of popular music with glee, but displays a thoroughly contemporary attitude. If you get Parasols and Pekingese, be prepared for one of the most unusual -- and most interesting -- pop albums you've ever heard."

Rock & Roll & Meandering Nonsense
Parasols and Pekingese reviewed by Bob Lange

"From the rollicking rootsy country of "Mass Transmissions" to the dark sensuality of "Sleep, Sleep My Dear" and everything in between, Tippy Canoe and the Paddlemen prove that theirs is more than a passing interest in the treasure trove of the past. Tippy's voice can tap both Patsy Cline and Billie Holiday and the Paddlemen themselves are so good they're easy to miss in a sense. There isn't a self-serving note played with all focus on the songs and not the players.

While "Neighbor of the Tell-Tale Heart" is the album's most memorable track with it's rich, old time country sound and undeniable hook, it is perhaps "Champs-Élysées" that gives greatest testament to the band's strength. Anytime, a band can fit the Pretenders into an old-time album this seemlessly, they have to be good, pure and simple.

While looking to the past for inspiration is fairly common these days, Tippy Canoe and the Paddlemen easily stand out. Not only is their music completely immersed in the past, but it also exists very much in the present."

Spin Magazine
Rapid Ear Movement, A Review of the 12th Annual Noise Pop Festival by Rob Harvilla

"A jovial lass sings and strums a ukulele. Her stage name is Tippy Canoe. My journey has not yet begun, and already we’re trapped in a deleted scene from Mulholland Drive."