"The delightful 'Please Don't Feed the Bear' … contains a unique effect … recording a mandolin and a viola da gamba together, and slightly out of phase, he produces a magical hammered dulcimer sound. 'Catch and Release' is another innovative track, with the bass in a pizzicato role against a pair of mandolins; the piano enters with quiet rock-anthem chords that are slowly merged with the string material as the bass switches to arco playing and takes a more active role. 'Woody Creek' will also appeal to lovers of the Appalachia Waltz project."—All Music Guide