“The central theme in their music is a search, for place, love and especially understanding. Both lyrically and sonically, the songs on Goldfinch are explorations, journeys through the woods at night. Stevens and Sullivan don’t sing so much as yearn, and arrangements are restrained, even tentative, like uncertain steps in the dark: the piano wanders, the guitar balks, drums limp. Characters in the songs come and go and seldom linger, incapable or unworthy of finding what they seek.
On Goldfinch, and especially onstage, Stevens and Sullivan seem amazed, like two mutes suddenly cured. It’s not an act; it’s Goldfinch. No artifice divides them from their growing audience. No armor protects them.” -Mark Thomas Deming, CITY ARTS MAGAZINE

“Goldfinch specializes in the neglected art of the duet. Their sound straddles the sad sides of twang and folk, where the lyrics and the warm marriage of Grace Sullivan and Aaron Stevens’ vocals are laid bare by simple instrumentation. There is nothing flashy about Goldfinch’s style or sound, but it is deeply satisfying. After seeing Goldfinch for the first time this summer at the Doe Bay Music Festival, I repeatedly found myself humming their song “Go Easy On Me.” These are songs that stick with you. You can start humming it yourself, “Go Easy On Me” is our featured song of the week.” Abbey Simmons, SOUND ON THE SOUND

“Last April while touring through Tacoma, Indian Valley Line happened upon a show that was put together for them by a local band they didn’t really know named Goldfinch. Not knowing what to expect, Indian Valley Line had the best show of their tour as the result of some the most gracious and generous hosts they had ever had the pleasure to play for in their combined 20+ years of touring experience. Friendships were made, Goldfinch accepted an invitation to be part of the Artist Home Roster, and every ounce of success that Goldfinch has made since has been a testament to not only how beautiful their music is, but how beautiful they are as people.” -, Indian Valley Line -Artist Home Booking