“Homefried Valentines features the husband-wife duo of Michael Eigen on vocals, guitar and drums and Carla Eigen on vocals and electric ukulele. Both of the Eigens come from impressive musical backgrounds. Michael performed in the Americana band, Los Goutos and Carla is a trained opera singer who also performed in the 90’s alt-rock band, Sextiles. Homefried Valentines deliver a blend of Americana/folk music that is both vibrant and theatrical as well as sparse and introspective, thanks in part due to Carla and Michael’s beautiful intertwining harmonies, with slow vibrato and impressive sustain in their vocal delivery. Their set flies by with each song being received well and returned with much applause from the audience. Anthony Giordano, the owner of the Square Root is on hand and by the smile on his face, I’d guess he is enjoying the show. ” - Kier Byrnes
“Carla and Michael Eigen are HOMEFRIED VALENTINES, a talented married duo who have performed in the local Boston scene in various separate endeavors before deciding to create their newest project. They have a unique, ear-pleasing, urban-acoustic sound with prestigious harmonies and thoughtful lyrics, both personal and probing. Shifting between guitar and cocktail-drum kit, Michael [from the revered local group Los Goutos] has an intense, earnest soaring voice, quite reminiscent of the amazing Jeff Buckley; the always-stylish Carla plays electric tenor ukulele and a remarkable voice that straddles poignant tenderness and operatic crescendos. A touch of both mainstream and innovative musical progression.” - Harry C. Tuniese, Boston Music Writer
“Knapps has had the pleasure for the last couple of years to host Homefried Valentines on our music trailer stage for our Saturday Summer Music Series. We have been delighted with their original music – it is both haunting and playfully mischievous. The songs have a unique groove, the musicians are proficient and the vocals are stellar. They are fun to listen to and interesting to watch perform. Great music, good people – you can’t go wrong with Homefried Valentines!” - Duffy and Jayne Outwater
— Knapps
“Great Vocals!”