"Gerry manages to achieve a freshness of interpretive approach for folkie-familiar fodder which he so beguilingly makes his own, in addition to his own songs which simply and memorably express demonstrations of his acute empathy with the human condition, their inspiration invariably deriving from specific stories and sources. This carefully-managed recording does Gerry’s creative insights commendable justice. The considerable achievements of Small Town Boy as a whole accurately present the consummate nature of Gerry’s talents and reflecting where he is artistically right now. And it’s top quality all the way – no wonder he’s got so many friends!" David Kidman

"The ensemble of the musicians imbue the songs on this fine CD with a degree of sophistication, and even occasional majesty, that transcend their elemental form. Small Town Boy is a very big achievement indeed, of which every participant should be proud. It should certainly help to propel Gerry and his band, and hopefully even his ensemble, to the larger festival stages where their audiences would surely be enthralled." Tykes News