The Bollard, Portland, ME -
There's a new troubadour in town, name of Brad "Squintwood" Hooper, and he will knock your goddamn socks off. Sure, it's traditional folk/blues, but this dude plays and sings with real soul and knows how to write a song ( see his album, Midnight at the Hilltop Hotel for proof.) - July 2009 edition

As Midnight at the Hilltop Hotel proves, Hooper’s paid a lot of dues and deserves every scrap of attention that comes his way. This guy’s the real deal. No flash, no gimmicks, no solos, just solid guitar playing and soulful vocals applied to honest, original songs set within traditional folk and blues structures. (To read the entire review click here.)
- July 2009 edition

The Advertiser Democrat Norway, ME -
Here is the story from the local paper in my home town area. Please click the link to read it. AD_Dem_story.pdf